Hi Guys,

Sorry to sound thick..but what is meant by jumbo frets? is it the space between the frets thats larger?

Thx

They're just wider and may be a little taller, although I'm not sure about the last part.

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No it is like soggycrow stated the size of the fretwire itself.

Wouldnt that make action a little tricky?

They're good for bending and quick "tap" play, but I personaly don't like the scalloped feel. Medium jumbo is ideal for me.

You also can us a softer touch when fretting as you do not need to apply as much pressure to get the note to ring. You can also get a bit of a vibrato when you apply and release pressure on the string (like a small scale scallop).

I have Medium/Jumbo frets on my Squier CV 60 and Jumbos on my Fender HWY 1 Strat. My HWY 1 is a little easier on the fingers when playing.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

jumbo frets = big frets


you're welcome!

Not if properly set up. My action is low with no buzzes.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

If you use a K-pole tall frets really are are not that good due to the height. You have to place the K-pole almost if not right on top of the fret to avoid pulling the strings sharp.

Tall frets also are not the best for player with a anything less than a light touch for the same reason. You can pull a string way sharp with anything else.

Thomas

I have never had issues with my capo. I do place it right behind the frets. I do not play with one very often, usually when I am bored.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

That's not a selling feature for me. I tend to use a fair amount of effort when fretting. I guess I am the opposite of a shredder. I like to dig in and reach for some tone rather than tap lightly and quickly and move on to the next 400 notes. I like medium jumbo frets and an average action. Not low, not high. Medium jumbos are big enough without being too big.

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Just think of how awesome a guitar player you could have been by now if you had only spent the last 10 years practicing instead of obsessing over pickups and roasted maple necks.

Although I used to be a shredder, I am not primarily a shredder any more. I guess I did get used to the shredding technique while playing. Every once in a while I like to just shred, especially when I am in an angry mood. I am really starting to get into the Blues and Ballads when playing. I can play on medium and medium-jumbo frets as well. I own a CV 60 with medium-jumbo frets and have an acoustic in the house with medium frets. The muscles in my hands and forearms hurt more on that acoustic guitar.

This is why I love FMIC, they have an option for just about anyone.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head