What fret size does this look like to you?

[mywhitenoise]

They kind of look like 6130 Medium Jumbo to me, but I don't trust my eyes.

 

[Strat Avenger]

They look like 6100 extra jumbo to Me.

 

[stratamania]

It depends on which photo you look at. Could it have different size frets or even a different neck depending on when it was taken.

The photo on the left does look more like 6100s.

But why does it even matter if it is for your guitar.

 

[mywhitenoise]

But why does it even matter if it is for your guitar.

This will be for a replica of that guitar. I want it to be as true to the original build as possible, even with the awkward string spacing not matching the pickup poles.

 

[cuthbert]

They look big.

Either 6000 or 6100.

 

[stratamania]

This will be for a replica of that guitar. I want it to be as true to the original build as possible, even with the awkward string spacing not matching the pickup poles.

Well, I get that it is a copy/replica, but if it is just for your own use, then why do all these minor things have to matter?

 

[mywhitenoise]

Well, I get that it is a copy/replica, but if it is just for your own use, then why do all these minor things have to matter?

What's the point of a replica, if it diverts from the original specs? The fine details matter.

 

[Tretgeraet]

I kinda agree with stratamania here: If you and several other forum members can't even tell from those pictures which frets are on that guitar, does it even matter that much?

To me, in two of the pictures it looks like 6150s, and like 6100s in the other two.

Also, between two of the pictures there's a 5 year difference, maybe there's been some fret job done in the meantime?

 

[aarontunes]

@mywhitenoise I totally get that when your goal is a reproduction, the idea is to get every detail right. It's meant to be a collector's piece and every detail matters. Just look at how insane some have gone with EVH Frankenstein builds, right down to the 1971 "D" quarter and the color/location of the reflectors on the back.

My question on this Rivers build is: have you managed to source every sticker? Because that would be insane!

 

[aarontunes]

Also, to me those frets look like different sizes in different photos, but always some form of Jumbo. If I had to guess and go with just one, I'd pick 6100.

 

[mywhitenoise]

@mywhitenoise have you managed to source every sticker?

That would be insane!

I've acquired over half so far! Most of the ones that I still need were custom made, so I'll go that route for some of them. The Totoro one is easy to come by, but me being very particular, I want to make sure it's the exact size and shade . The ones I'd like to get most right now are the owl, and the Pixies logo.

 

[aarontunes]

I've acquired over half so far! Most of the ones that I still need were custom made, so I'll go that route for some of them. The Totoro one is easy to come by, but me being very particular, I want to make sure it's the exact size and shade . The ones I'd like to get most right now are the owl, and the Pixies logo.

That is legit. I commend your tenacity and attention to detail!

 

[Hodgo]

Measured it down to the pixel and came up with 6150 as the closest match using the pole piece as a known width. My 2c. Easy enough margin of error for me to be wrong

 

[stratamania]

What's the point of a replica, if it diverts from the original specs? The fine details matter.

That is my point, details may matter if you want it to look as close as possible. But there comes a point where it is just that, as close as possible. It will never be exactly the same.

 

[Strat Avenger]

There's gotta be somebody who knows somebody who knows somebody who can send an e-mail to Rivers & ask him what size fretwire he prefers.

 

[mywhitenoise]

Measured it down to the pixel and came up with 6150 as the closest match using the pole piece as a known width. My 2c. Easy enough margin of error for me to be wrong

I really appreciate you doing that! I agree with others, that it looks like it had smaller frets initially, and was then refretted to 6100s.

 

[mywhitenoise]

Measured it down to the pixel and came up with 6150 as the closest match using the pole piece as a known width. My 2c. Easy enough margin of error for me to be wrong

I just placed my order, and ended up going with 6150. Although I think he now uses 6100 Jumbos, for the majority of the guitar's life it looks like he was using 6150s. I went to a guitar shop today to try out some guitars with Jumbos, and I didn't really like them.