So my gibson fern has deep divots in the e and a string frets all the way to the ninth fret, some lesser to the 12th. Some wear , but far less on the g and d string area.
I like the gibson tiny nickle silver ?? frets. They are easy to play way up, which i do.
I like the virtually unworn stainless steel on my brentrup, but its tougher to play past the 15 fret. They are slightly wider, and have a harder feel to them. Im not sure if its the build or frets, but the brent has a superb treble clarity compared to the sweeter woodier fern, which has a bit less treble presence or projection, to my ear. Not sure if this is due to stainless or the build.
How what should i consider a refret of my fern?
All frets, frets up to the 17 or 19? Frets to 12th????
Gibson style tiny frets?
Evo?
Etc
It took me about 5 or 6 years to get this wear. It still plays fine, and is sounding great, but i think that will come to an end and id like some knowledgable guidance on how to proceed. Im in denver, btw.
Im fine with spending more for a proper job, than less for an "ok" job. If this is relevant, ie are partial refrets perfectly ok?
What is involved, what are the pitfalls, etc. i understand mando frets are deeply seated.
My fern has a bound neck, btw.
Thanks!
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