War_in_D
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I bought my first neck that has SS frets and with my latest projects, I have decided to spend a lot more time on the neck fit and finish. That means fret end dressing, rolling the edges of the fretboard, etc.. In the past, I have just slapped the neck on and played. I invested (I say invested, because they are darn expensive!!) in a good set of files from Stewmac and bought a cheapo Squire Strat at the pawnshop about a week ago to use as a test bed to practice on before tackling the actual parts I would be using. I finished the fret end dressing and rolling on my plain rosewood/maple neck with the nickel/silver frets that's going on the Copperhead Soloist and I'm getting ready to start on the SS frets...
So, my question is.. Is there any significant difference in working SS vs. the nickel/silver (other than the obvious hardness difference)? If so, what tips/tricks would you recommend for a first timer working on them?
So, my question is.. Is there any significant difference in working SS vs. the nickel/silver (other than the obvious hardness difference)? If so, what tips/tricks would you recommend for a first timer working on them?