Dolamon
Feb-15-2004, 6:40am
I've seen a few thoughts and approaches to this on Frank Ford's web site (frets.com) and wonder about the desired final surface of the top of the frets, and - what tricks are useful for polishing the edges / corners?
The question actually is for marginal touch ups of older instruments. What is the best polishing / burnishing technique for frets? My Weber and a few of my big fret guitars are polished to a slick lustre. This makes for an easy playing instrument ... can you use a micro-mesh or 1500 grit or Simi-Chrome / Flitz on a taped off fret board? Would burnishing with a hardened steel tool harden the frets and keep them from wearing? #
I have a couple older instruments from the twenties which need some attention. Before I do anything wrong - I'd like to know what options I have.
The question actually is for marginal touch ups of older instruments. What is the best polishing / burnishing technique for frets? My Weber and a few of my big fret guitars are polished to a slick lustre. This makes for an easy playing instrument ... can you use a micro-mesh or 1500 grit or Simi-Chrome / Flitz on a taped off fret board? Would burnishing with a hardened steel tool harden the frets and keep them from wearing? #
I have a couple older instruments from the twenties which need some attention. Before I do anything wrong - I'd like to know what options I have.