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Daniel Minard
 Post subject: Large fret wire
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:05 am 
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I'm doing a partial refret for a friend, but can't find wire big enough at the usual suppliers.
I don't really want to do a full refret. The bass wire I have is way too small!
Anyone know where I can find fretwire with a crown of .063" & width of .105"?
Fingers crossed... Dan
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StevenWheeler
 Post subject: Re: Large fret wire
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:50 am 
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That is some tall wire.
Here is a chart with a lot of wire sizes from different manufaturers. Didn't see one that tall but maybe it will help.

http://www.lutherie.net/fret.chart.html

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JJ Donohue
 Post subject: Re: Large fret wire
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:26 am 
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StevenWheeler wrote:
That is some tall wire.
Here is a chart with a lot of wire sizes from different manufaturers. Didn't see one that tall but maybe it will help.

http://www.lutherie.net/fret.chart.html

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Great chart, Steve! Thanks for posting.

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Shane Neifer
 Post subject: Re: Large fret wire
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:02 am 
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Dan,

I have Jumbo wire. I hink it is .105 wide but I can't remember how tall. I am in Manitoba right now but will be home late next week if you still need it.

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Daniel Minard
 Post subject: Re: Large fret wire
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Thanks guys! Looks like allparts have some that I can make work. But I'll wait for Shane to check his out first.
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