Decided that my Duff needed a refret and after reading all the complimentary posts regarding EVO frets and learning that several well known makers were installing them on new mandolins I decided I'd give them a try. The results were disastrous. The tone became shrill and tinny even when not fretted. Many adjustments by my repair guy could not improve tone. Decided to bite the bullet and go back to the original size nickel silver frets. The old tone came back immediately. I've since learned that some of the better makers really don't like them at all for the same reason. So please give it some serious thought before making the switch.
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