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What are 6100 frets?
6100: Jumbo. The largest fret wire available (. 110″ x . 055″).
What is extra jumbo frets?
Bigger frets mean bigger tone, and that sounds like something we’d all want from our guitars. Fret size and shape can affect a great many aspects of your guitar’s sound and feel, so it’s worth looking at the bigger picture before jumping to any quick conclusions.
How tall should frets be?
The fret height can be anywhere from a short . 032″ to a tall . 060″. The width of the barbs and depth of the tang also vary from .
How long do frets on a guitar last?
It depends on the fret material, frequency of your playing and the style of your playing. Taking all these factors in account, guitar frets life can range from a few years to even 20-30 years.
When should I Refret my guitar?
Refret. If the fret wear is so deep that a fret level would leave frets that are then too low for comfortable and clean playing, a refret is probably called for.
What’s the difference between 6100 and 6105 frets?
Stainless steel 6105s for me please. You’re talking about a few thousandths of an inch. With your eyes closed I seriously doubt you’d know the difference between the two — as far as playing is concerned. I’ve got 2 strats, one with 6100 frets (9.5″ radius) and one with 6105 frets installed (12″ radius) both maple neck and both nitro finished…
How tall is a medium size guitar fret?
Medium jumbo frets provide good sustain and often make it easier to bend the strings. These fellas are the thickest of all frets out there and are as tall as 6105’, so you can see why they get the name ‘Jumbo’.
What’s the difference between a 6150 and 6250 fret wire?
In particular, 6150s are a lot wider but shorter than the original 6230s. Vintage jumbo fret wires are pretty much the opposite version of the popular 6105 design, being short and wide rather than tall and thin. Most guitarists find these a little clumsy and awkward to play. 6130s are better known as ‘medium jumbo’ fret wires.
Which is better Jumbo or medium fret wire?
On the other hand, jumbo 6100 fret wire can provide easier playability with better sustain, tone and bending because you don’t have to press as hard to fret the strings, but your fingers probably won’t even touch the fingerboard, which could take some getting used to if you’re accustomed to smaller frets. Want to learn more about frets?