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Post subject: Opinions on Jumbo versus standard frets
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 3:04 pm
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I'm looking at a used 2006 Highway 1 Tele and according to Fender it has the Jumbo frets. I'd like to hear from you folks your opinion on those versus the type of frets normally found on the USA Standard Tele, pros and cons.

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Post subject: Re: Opinions on Jumbo versus standard frets
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:30 pm
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Totally a matter of personal taste, my friend. You'll need to get your hands on one to tell if you like them or not.

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Post subject: Re: Opinions on Jumbo versus standard frets
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 2:06 pm
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In general.....and this is a YMMV statement...

Jumbo frets are taller and typically make it easier to bend notes. That said, if you are heavy handed with your fretting it can also be easier also to bend notes when you don't want to. If you are moving from one type of fret to the other you may need to make some adjustments but all are playable and either one can be preferred. There are several other nuances and interactions with the guitar that could be discussed but that is your main concern.

As stated by Toast man, you need to play with all the options to see which one is most comfortable for you. You will probably develop a preference for one or the other.


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Post subject: Re: Opinions on Jumbo versus standard frets
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 4:06 pm
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I have a 2009 HWY1 Tele and love the Jumbo frets! Whenever I play a guitar with standard frets it feels kind of strange mainly because my main players all have jumbos on them.
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 4:39 pm
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