How Does Fretwire Width Affect Playabilty/Feel??

rodeo_joel · April 19th, 2008, 07:08 PM

I understand that having a taller fret allows for a higher action and better feel for bending, but what does it do when you've got a wider fret? I See that lots of rock players prefer a larger width and a shorter height on their frets, why is that? I'm talking like comparing a Dunlop 6105 to a 6150 (or even a 6130, 6125 or 6000)

Thnx

Ronkirn · April 19th, 2008, 07:31 PM

That is entirely a matter of personal preference. There is no secret formula for the perfect mojo, to have it all come together on one guitar.

However, there is a way to have it all, the sound, the feel, the screaming fans...only one way...

Ron Kirn

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rodeo_joel Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 21 Posts: 516	How Does Fretwire Width Affect Playabilty/Feel?? I understand that having a taller fret allows for a higher action and better feel for bending, but what does it do when you've got a wider fret? I See that lots of rock players prefer a larger width and a shorter height on their frets, why is that? I'm talking like comparing a Dunlop 6105 to a 6150 (or even a 6130, 6125 or 6000) Thnx __________________ *-I've Got Friends In Rodeo Places* "Are you sure Hank done it this way?" "No, but do it anyway!" http://www.myspace.com/joelostrom

April 19th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ronkirn Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 62 Posts: 2,363	That is entirely a matter of personal preference. There is no secret formula for the perfect mojo, to have it all come together on one guitar. However, there is a way to have it all, the sound, the feel, the screaming fans...only one way... Ron Kirn __________________ Lord, give me a sense of humor. Give me the grace to see a joke, To get some humor out of life, and pass it on to other folks. The only thing necessary for evil to triumph, is for good men to do nothing......