How To Refret A Guitar

In this video I refret my fretboard. It is a Fender P style after-market bass guitar replacement neck. It is Sapele and Wenge timber, with stainless steel fretwire and abalone dot inlays. Since the frets are high quality and in perfect condition I decided to reuse the original fretwire. I have a few unconventional tools and techniques but the frets come out with very little chipping of the fretboard. I have to move one of the side dots, undercut the tangs, remove the glue with acetone, then reinstall the frets, and fill the slot-ends.
I use Titebond original, plus a Stewmac fretting hammer. My fret hook and fret crowning file are also from Stewart MacDonald. I used Timbermate wood filler, and I refinished the neck with Dulux Duramax semi-gloss clear coat.

[@martind181968]

Excellent craftsmanship !!! My 1968 D-18 Martin acoustic guitar needs your skills !!!
Truly loved the detail you put into this !!!

[@RobMods]

Thanks mate. I just pulled the tape, polished the frets and waxed the board this evening. Cant wait to assemble the bass.

[@Belman5]

Love these video's. Thanks again for sharing your amazing knowledge in this area.

[@RobMods]

Thanks for the kind word mate. I'm glad you like my stuff!

[@waynebake1123]

Really like your techniques, what a fresh perspective!

[@RobMods]

Thanks Wayne.

[@shadowminister4090]

Always love your videos.

[@RobMods]

Thanks mate!

[@octo3167]

Thanks Rob, cool video as always

[@RobMods]

Cheers mate!

[@ahaarefahim2893]

Rob can you show me, how to make a jazz bass pre-amp with active/passive switch, series/parallel switch & others.?
Basically I am very excited to do some modifications with my Sire bass. But, I don't understand how to start.
Take love... ❤❤❤

[@RobMods]

Hi. Check out my website. Click on "Project Berocca" and scroll down to the preamp PDF. This is a simple two-band bass preamp that you can build on stripboard. There is a wiring diagram for active/passive. Cheers!

[@MrStevehunter33]

Enjoyed the video Rob. Are you familiar with Tanya Shpachuk, Ukranian luthier in Kyiv. She has done a lot of YT vids on fret replacement, including S/S, and like you she is somewhat unconventional but highly skilled

[@RobMods]

Yes, I enjoy her videos. Her channel has really blown up recently. I was actually tempted to do this video like hers with no talking or music or b roll or anything. Just to see if my watchers would dig it. Not sure...

[@MrStevehunter33]

My guess on that Rob, is that she realised that a very large proportion of her audience would be English speaking judging that by the smaller numbers of comments in Ukrainian, Russian and other non-English speakers. She has incredible manual skills and accuracy; rarely tapes up a neck or fingerboard. I like your commentary but maybe you could experiment with a non-verbal vid. Another watcher asked if you can be contacted to do guitar repairs. I had the same question. I believe you're in Melbourne, not that I have anything in need of repair at present?

[@crankjazz]

Couldn't you push the frets out from one side?

[@RobMods]

Actually yes. But it is rare this technique is used. There was a period where Fender used a thin veneer as a fretboard. I believe for these the factory had a jig that pushed the fret infrom the side. So for these it is generally recommended to push them out sideways. Honestly, I don't recall doing one of those boards, so I can't speak from experience.

[@musicmaestrodj]

Rob, how do I get ahold of you for a repair? If you could please let me know. Thanks!

[@RobMods]

Hi mate. I'm afraid this stuff is just a hobby for me these days. If you are stuck with a repair that other techs can't do, gimme a shout via FB. Cheers!