New Member, Older Tele, wondering about necking or fretting

Hi Everybody

I have a '72 with a Bigsby that hung around my neck close to a thousand nights. Thinking of putting her back on line, but the frets are now mostly colors on the fingerboard (maple) and I am wondering which way to jump: to neck or to fret? I look forward to getting to know this site and you all.

Welcome aboard!

A 72 . . with bigsby . . ! We need pics!

I would definetely do a refret. Some forum members sure can point you to a luthier or guitar shop that really delivers quality work.

Your guitar already has a decent value, another neck would turn it into a partscaster.

Welcome. I'd go with a refret also.

Right on -there`s enough know how here to learn ya how to do your own refret!

Welcome- have fun!

Welcome!

Refret!

Welcome to TDPRI !!

Nice to have you drop in. I'm thinking you might have a few stories to share from having played hundreds of times.

As to the Re-fret vs Re-neck question. By all means replace the frets and save the old frets in a Mason Jar so you can tell the purists that you are going to put them back on when you sell it.:wink:

Lost_N_Austin

I would refret a guitar like that, but its probably cheaper to buy a new neck. However, the guitar will retain its value more if you simply refret.

Thank you all! You have made me feel very welcome and I clearly know which path to choose. @ Lost_N_Austin - LOL. Point well made and taken.