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Old January 19th, 2008, 03:19 AM   #25 (permalink)
Steve G
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Originally Posted by boris bubbanov View Post
I don't think you can safely remove the fret; you're gonna disturb some wood, it will look funky.

I keep painting and modding on 'em, using them as test beds, and when one guitar is as far as it can go, I give 'em to my kin or to folks that have helped me get along in this lil mess we have going down here. Anything you can learn about modding on a $ 69 Squier 51 that will help prevent a $ 800 guitar mod from being buggered is good economy to me.

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Makes sense to me Mr. B, they're great fun to mod and play with. I've tried pulling a fret a fret before and it certainly wound up looking 'funky', however -

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Originally Posted by Rob DiStefano View Post
I remove the 22nd fret with fret pulling pliers, fill the fret slot with a CYA glued slat of wood stained as near to the fingerboard color as possible, run the neck heel back on stationary sanding wheel to remove most of the hang-over, then finish up with hand sanding and some clear coats.
..maybe I'll give it a go with your method Rob. I was probably a little aggressive with the sander last time

I just dont like the look of a 22 fret neck more than anyhting.

Thanks for your help guys, look forward to seeing your guit modded Rob.
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