How do G&L install frets?

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How do G&L install frets?

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While the subject of refretting is hot:

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

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Re: How do G&L install frets?

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Lazer wrote:While the subject of refretting is hot:

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

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

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See this video (not a YouTube video):
G&L Fret installation
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Re: How do G&L install frets?

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

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Re: How do G&L install frets?

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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?.
--Craig [co-webmaster of guitarsbyleo.com, since Oct. 16, 2000]
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