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Post subject: How to match "fender" frets with Dunlop model numbers
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:17 am
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I see that fender sells various pre-cut frets (24 pieces for one guitar re-fret), and the specs are not listed for these frets. They're just listed as "standard" or "vintage". In other places on the Fender site they say the frets are Dunlop and part numbers are listed such as 6501, etc. So, how can I figure out which frets are on my Fender Road Worn Series Stratocaster and Telecaster? I know I can order them from Dunlop or a luthier supplier, but the frets that are sold as Fender brand are less expensive, (around 9 bucks on amazon) and if they are the same frets as the Dunlop brand ones I'd prefer to order the ones sold as Fender.


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Post subject: Re: How to match "fender" frets with Dunlop model numbers
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:41 am
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How about just measuring? :wink:
An electronic caliper should give you sufficient readings, at least if you take measures on several frets and calculate the average.


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Post subject: Re: How to match "fender" frets with Dunlop model numbers
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:45 am
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Measuring width, yes, but once the frets have been leveled and re-crowned you don't really know what they were originally. Also, it's impossible with a digital caliper to measure the crown height or overall height accurately with the frets on the guitar. These frets have been leveled and recrowned. (at least once by me but maybe more since it's a used guitar and they probably level them at the factory--I would hope)


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Post subject: Re: How to match "fender" frets with Dunlop model numbers
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:28 pm
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I don't know what came on your Road Worn. My '10 Am Dlx came new with what Fender describes as medium jumbo frets. I measured them with my digital calipers when it was new. As you know getting an exact number from digital calipers is difficult as the display keeps jumping, but what I got was .104"w X .44"t.
There isn't a Dunlop listing that matches those numbers exact. The two closest are the 6150 and 6155 wire. I'm not sure that Fender actually uses Dunlop.
If I was refretting, I'd spend the extra money for stainless steel. I have them on three guitars now and love them.

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Post subject: Re: How to match "fender" frets with Dunlop model numbers
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:37 pm
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One of the benefits of a new fret job is getting what YOU like...

...not necessarily what was on the Neck to start with...

...unless you need a Vintage Correct guitar.

Measure them as JMattis suggested...and imagine for yourself if you'd prefer the the frets taller or wider, or less so.

It's all about what feels best. If you are unsure, go play some at your friends & the stores.

According to the chart Fender Vintage is - .080 x .037 (w x h) & Modern - .103 x .046...that difference is measured in hundreths and thousandths of an inch.

The helpful chart at Warmoth has specs and descriptions:

Warmoth Custom Neck

Scroll down to #11 - Fret Size and click the Help button (question mark).

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Post subject: Re: How to match "fender" frets with Dunlop model numbers
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:16 am
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Since this might help several forumists, here's a big list on fretwire sizes:
lutherie.net fret chart


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