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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:16 am
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I seriously doubt that's what's breaking your strings. I've seen worse than that. Either don't worry about it or return it.


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:16 pm
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I was at the local Fender dealer's store today and checked out a new ('09) standard Tele. The fretwires had those machine markings on the sides of the fretwires, near the fretboard, but not on or close to the top edge of the fretwires. From the looks of it, it didn't seem to affect playability but I'm just an amateur player and therefore could be wrong.

Anyone determine if these markings are really a problem or not? Since the marks were low on the fretwire, it doesn't seem like it would contribute to string breakage.... Other than that issue, the standard Tele looked to be very well constructed and assembled..


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Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:28 am
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After seeing those pics and looking at both of my MIMs I fail to see the problem because my frets have the same markings and haven't broken a string yet. So this brings me to the real reason for all of the whining. you bought a in expensive guitar and it is not perfect. Well guess what no MIM to me is 100% perfect which is why I modded both of mine (that was my plan from the beginning) that's why these guitars are so popular. I frequient a popular forum where the MIMs are VERY popular and you would be hard pressed to find anyone who owns one to be doing as much complaining as you are about the issue. They would either sell it or bring it back to the store or just fix it and be done with it.


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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:07 pm
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i come from a older generation that believes that what you buy and pay for should be just that, the younger ones in this forum seem to tolerate so much more which is beyond me, i didn't purchase a mim because i wanted problems, certain aspects of mim didn't matter to me to pay the extra for mia, however this point does not give fender or anyone license to sell inferior products, so yes i'll $@!&* it's the only way things change for the better,




and the real reason for this neck issue is that the fret wires were not seated completely into the fret ends thereby leaving a space that the 1st string could and would get caught in, after a few times getting caught and getting scratches on the string would be enough to weaken the string and it will break when stretched, as i was told by my luthier,


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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:14 pm
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Shame On All You Fender Consultants. I was always under the assumption that a purchase is a purchase. A company as large as fender should stand behind their product. I've purchased MIM in the past and while I've made changes that I'm not sure had to be made, that was my perrogative ,however you have the right to expect a quality product either American or Mexican made. That being said send it back and those of you who don't find the fault to be Fenders ,don't wonder why folks will start choosing other guitars to play instead of Fenders...


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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:56 am
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I don't see how these markings can affect the function of the guitar. I have some of the same markings on my 2007 Baja Tele. I haven't broken a string yet. The guitar is my #1, because of the sound and soft V-neck shape. I'm loving every minute of playing this guitar.

I'd like to know if you could call this a defect. It's my opinion that its a normal occurrence on a guitar, and it shouldn't affect the function or sound, when properly setup.

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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:30 pm
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I have a better idea why not take it back and buy a Gibson. Then when the headstock breaks you can P & M about that on their forum.

And let me tell you this you'll wish you'll had this guitar back (so called bad fret wire and all) in a heartbeat.


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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 4:34 pm
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yes after all this time

fender has decided to change the neck

what they found was the fret wires were not fully seated in the neck

so that a string could come in contact with the end or get caught

and weaking the string

so that it would eventually break, the guitar was sent to supposedly one of

the best custom shops in the usa located in orlando to get sorted out

i'll let you'all know how i get it back


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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 5:11 pm
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Standish good to see you again.

I honestly cannot see any fret problem at all. The markings at the sides of the frets are nothing more than file chatter. Where the crowning file jumps as it passes along the fret. Theres certainly no lift in the pictures you've posted. Infact looking at the pictures posted the crown of your frets looks to be excellent, really nicely domed, just as they should be.

It would be sorted out with a $5 fret polishing kit.

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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 7:48 am
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i should have posted new pic's before i sent off for warranty
which would have showed the fret ends which were lifted enough that a #10 string would get caught between the wire and fret board,

all the polishing and dressing could not fix this issue,

simply put the shop said that the groove was not cut deep enough at the ends or possible the fret wires were for a different radias neck, or the groove cutter was set for something else or set wrong, could have been many many reasons why this happened all which are speculation,

anyways fender is making good as they should and has been more than understanding and accommodating

i have nothing to say negative about the warranty team all good folks........

too bad the production and quality control can't get their act


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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:55 am
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Ah you misunderstand me mate. I was talking about a decent polish job to get rid of the file chatter marks along the fret edges.

The fret end lifting issue that I didnt see is probably down to the ends of the slots not being cut deep enough. It doesnt come radius'd much. Theres a slight bend to it but nothing exact. The grippers on the tang and a rubber mallet get it to curve to the fretboards radius.

Glad you got it sorted out without too much fuss.

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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:02 pm
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nikininja wrote:
Glad you got it sorted out without too much fuss.


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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:51 am
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have received back the telecaster with "bad fret wires",

fender bellied up and changed the neck with a new neck, as the fret ends in the originally neck were not seated fully in at the ends and where sticking up in places and some where even angled fore or aft,

i was assured that a new set up according to fender and new strings
was done whilst at the shop,

got the guitar back and the neck looks awesome just like it's suppose too,
play a few notes and it felt great, starting playing a few licks bending here and there and no more than 5 mins past and the 1st stringed popped at the 10th fret !

i was horrified as this was the exact reason the guitar was sent away, so i tried again with more new strings and five 1st strings later i could play no more that 10 mins on each string change and the 1st string keeps popping where ever i do some nice multiple bends,

on the 3rd string vibrato bends i can feel the string grinding away on the fret and see particles coming off the fret wire,

i have other fenders although MiA and don't have this problem nor do i on my gibsons or ephiphones

i'm besides myself and have no idea what to do.................anyone have any constructive ideas?


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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:47 pm
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Ok, exactly what kind of strings are you using? Also have to wonder if you simply are bending WAY too hard

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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 6:38 pm
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Dude buy some drums.. Just kidding Are the strings breaking in the same place? If so exam that area.


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