How do G&L install frets?

Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:27 am

While the subject of refretting is hot:

Do G&L install frets from the top or from the side (like old Fenders)?

Cheers
L-zr

Re: How do G&L install frets?

Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:05 am

Lazer wrote:While the subject of refretting is hot:

Do G&L install frets from the top or from the side (like old Fenders)?

Cheers
L-zr


From the top using a fret press (next to the craftsman):

Image


See this video (not a YouTube video):
G&L Fret installation

Re: How do G&L install frets?

Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:18 am

Thanks, my Asat classic is getting close, so it's good to have that piece of information...

Cheers
L-zr

Re: How do G&L install frets?

Sat May 06, 2017 10:13 am

Craig wrote:
Lazer wrote:While the subject of refretting is hot:

Do G&L install frets from the top or from the side (like old Fenders)?

Cheers
L-zr


From the top using a fret press (next to the craftsman):

Image


See this video (not a YouTube video):
G&L Fret installation


Since we got some recent information pertaining to the Leo-era instruments from Gabe Dellvigne,
those instruments had their frets side loaded. For details, see this post: G&L Frets?.