Best Fret Size For Rock Guitar (Dunlop 6105, 6150, 6125, 6130))??

rodeo_joel · April 17th, 2008, 03:11 PM

if i were to ask what kind of fret size is favored by rock players (on average) that do lots of lead work like bends and tapping, what would the answer be? what's the logic behind it, to they want a narrower and taller fret for easier bending or do they want a lower and wider fret for lots of fingerboard feel

if i'm trying to build a guitar that will extend its playabilty and versatility (within an acceptable range) into several styles (a la SRV, Eric Johnson, Van Halen...) would i be better off to stick with an all purpose kind of fret (like the 6105) or would it be alright to go with something a little larger and wider (like a 6125)

Mucho Appreciado,
~Joel~

rodeo_joel · April 19th, 2008, 08:15 PM

...anybody...???

thekillingjoke · April 19th, 2008, 08:20 PM

I like jumbo frets. The bigger, the better.

Louthunder · April 19th, 2008, 08:24 PM

6130 med. jumbo frets are perfect for many styles, especially ROCK.

Ed Bickert · April 19th, 2008, 08:29 PM

Jumbo. High to enable bending and hammer ons. This one is pretty well documented. Flatter radius too...12" and higher

red57strat · April 19th, 2008, 08:31 PM

6105. I like 'em tall and skinny.

McFly · April 19th, 2008, 09:55 PM

I don't think there's a fretsize/style correlation. The anatomy of everyones hands is different. I think it has much more to do with the individuals fingers and how they interact with the string, fretwire, and board wood. There are lots of fingers out there and they are all built a bit different.

Use what makes you feel and play confident. The only downside is that there is a lot of trial and error involved.

boris bubbanov · April 19th, 2008, 09:56 PM

I keep intending to do a few in 6125, but I end up chickening out and getting 6105 instead; just did 3 more that way.
It is the fret size I actually would like to see more in production guitars and frankly I don't. But, the 6000ish sizing scheme is so messed up, who knows anymore what they're really building necks with this week?

gpower · April 19th, 2008, 10:43 PM

Seems like anywhere I looked a while ago, 6105 was the most popular fret size. Personally, I don't pay any attention to size at all. I pick it up and play it. If it feels good great.

tpeck111 · November 4th, 2008, 06:05 AM

Dunlop 6100 frets are the best for Rock guitar.

Lostheart · November 4th, 2008, 08:59 AM

I play Rock and I always thought that I could adapt to every neck and fret size but I was wrong...
I've had a neck refretted with 6105's and I did not like em...much too tall for my taste.
I'd rather have a fret that's a little wider and less tall. Just ordered a neck from USACG with those new 6125's and from what I heard they much be exactly what I was looking for.
Good luck on your quest for the ideal fret size...

April 17th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
rodeo_joel Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 21 Posts: 543	Best Fret Size For Rock Guitar (Dunlop 6105, 6150, 6125, 6130))?? if i were to ask what kind of fret size is favored by rock players (on average) that do lots of lead work like bends and tapping, what would the answer be? what's the logic behind it, to they want a narrower and taller fret for easier bending or do they want a lower and wider fret for lots of fingerboard feel if i'm trying to build a guitar that will extend its playabilty and versatility (within an acceptable range) into several styles (a la SRV, Eric Johnson, Van Halen...) would i be better off to stick with an all purpose kind of fret (like the 6105) or would it be alright to go with something a little larger and wider (like a 6125) Mucho Appreciado, ~Joel~ __________________

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rodeo_joel Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 21 Posts: 543	...anybody...??? __________________

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thekillingjoke Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Plymouth Age: 21 Posts: 425 4 Photos	I like jumbo frets. The bigger, the better. __________________ This is Mit. She is my first love.

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Ed Bickert Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cape Cod, MA Age: 40 Posts: 946	Jumbo. High to enable bending and hammer ons. This one is pretty well documented. Flatter radius too...12" and higher __________________ Sorry, not the real Ed Bickert. Just a fan.

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red57strat Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,204	6105. I like 'em tall and skinny. __________________ Don

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Louthunder Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Michigan Age: 51 Posts: 262	6130 med. jumbo frets are perfect for many styles, especially ROCK.

April 19th, 2008, 09:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
McFly Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Age: 33 Posts: 166	I don't think there's a fretsize/style correlation. The anatomy of everyones hands is different. I think it has much more to do with the individuals fingers and how they interact with the string, fretwire, and board wood. There are lots of fingers out there and they are all built a bit different. Use what makes you feel and play confident. The only downside is that there is a lot of trial and error involved. __________________ "Ahh...this is a blues riff in B, watch me for the changes, and try and keep up."

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boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 8,548	I keep intending to do a few in 6125, but I end up chickening out and getting 6105 instead; just did 3 more that way. It is the fret size I actually would like to see more in production guitars and frankly I don't. But, the 6000ish sizing scheme is so messed up, who knows anymore what they're really building necks with this week? __________________ Bubban0v

April 19th, 2008, 10:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
gpower TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halifax, NS Age: 53 Posts: 73	Seems like anywhere I looked a while ago, 6105 was the most popular fret size. Personally, I don't pay any attention to size at all. I pick it up and play it. If it feels good great. __________________ Whether you think you can...or you can't...you're right!

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tpeck111 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2	Dunlop 6100 Dunlop 6100 frets are the best for Rock guitar.

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Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,408	I play Rock and I always thought that I could adapt to every neck and fret size but I was wrong... I've had a neck refretted with 6105's and I did not like em...much too tall for my taste. I'd rather have a fret that's a little wider and less tall. Just ordered a neck from USACG with those new 6125's and from what I heard they much be exactly what I was looking for. Good luck on your quest for the ideal fret size... __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie Kids