Compression Fretting with bar frets - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T06:09:20Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/compression-fretting-with-bar-frets?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A278443&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNeck resets and compression r…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2021-03-08:2177249:Comment:2784432021-03-08T21:57:07.993ZGreg Mirkenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GregMirken
<p>Neck resets and compression refrets correct two different situations, and we can't tell which procedure is warranted. If a straightedge that spans frets 1 to 10 or 11 shows a big gap in the middle, compression fretting will help that [that being said, necks with bar frets are pretty bloody stiff to begin with so I doubt that's really your situation]. If the relief between frets 1 and 10 looks normal, but your long straightedge still dives toward the soundboard, a neck reset is needed to…</p>
<p>Neck resets and compression refrets correct two different situations, and we can't tell which procedure is warranted. If a straightedge that spans frets 1 to 10 or 11 shows a big gap in the middle, compression fretting will help that [that being said, necks with bar frets are pretty bloody stiff to begin with so I doubt that's really your situation]. If the relief between frets 1 and 10 looks normal, but your long straightedge still dives toward the soundboard, a neck reset is needed to re-orient the neck relative to the body. You can't solve that issue with compression fretting- you'll wind up with high action plus buzzes at the same time.</p> I understand it won't complet…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2021-03-08:2177249:Comment:2784392021-03-08T17:23:54.322ZNathan Peirsonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/NathanPeirson
<p>I understand it won't completely deal with the issue. I am looking for alternatives to a reset that would get me closer to the mark. I hope to get the 12th fret action down to at least 7/64ths from 11/64ths. Also wonder about a neck heat "reset" would work.</p>
<p>I understand it won't completely deal with the issue. I am looking for alternatives to a reset that would get me closer to the mark. I hope to get the 12th fret action down to at least 7/64ths from 11/64ths. Also wonder about a neck heat "reset" would work.</p> Compression fretting will not…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2021-03-04:2177249:Comment:2783422021-03-04T00:30:50.156ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
Compression fretting will not provide the desired results.<br />
The guitar requires, at minimum, a neck reset.<br />
I strongly urge you to seek the services of a technician well versed and extremely experienced with 19th century Martin construction techniques and repair/restoration.<br />
Unless you have those qualifications, this is not a “non-professional DIY” project.<br />
Best of luck getting it back to good playability.
Compression fretting will not provide the desired results.<br />
The guitar requires, at minimum, a neck reset.<br />
I strongly urge you to seek the services of a technician well versed and extremely experienced with 19th century Martin construction techniques and repair/restoration.<br />
Unless you have those qualifications, this is not a “non-professional DIY” project.<br />
Best of luck getting it back to good playability.