Fender does use stainless steel frets on the Eric Johnson signature model. I’ve been refretting guitars for 30+ years and have done 1000s of fret jobs. Stainless frets don’t require special diamond files or any other nontraditional tools to do the job correctly.
Then, are stainless steel frets harder to work on?
Stainless Steel Frets are significantly harder than traditional nickel frets. Stainless Frets will last much longer than Nickel frets in general and require less maintenance once set up. Players report less string resistance which allows easier string bending as well as bright & full sound.
Regarding this, are stainless steel frets worth? PROS: considerably longer fret life, bends are much smoother, vibrato is much easier, more responsive to your attack, they never get dull. CONS: string life (if you are using nickel strings) will be diminished, expensive. Seems to be a no brainer really!
Beside this, do Fender Stratocasters come with a case?
Answered on 4th February 2018 by Rich. Not all Fender Stratocasters come with Hard Cases are Bags as standard. These Fender Stratocaster Guitars come with hard case included in the sale price.
Do stainless steel frets sound different?
Stainless steel frets have nearly no impact on tone and are tough as nails. Every instrument should come with them standard these days. SS frets play like butter — super smooth and glassy feeling.
Do stratocasters have stainless steel frets?
Achieve the original Stratocaster sound and feel, this time with an original Floyd Rose Tremolo system, stainless-steel frets, and a maple augmented “D” neck with rolled fingerboard edges. The Luxe Stratocaster has built-in Ultra Noiseless Hot single-coil pickups and the new Ultra Double-Tap humbucking pickup.
Does Fender Ultra have stainless steel frets?
For players who demand the ultimate in performance and tone, American Ultra is our most advanced series of guitars and basses. Featuring stainless-steel frets and eye-catching custom colors with matching painted headcaps, the American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster is Ultra – elevated.
Does Tom Anderson use stainless steel frets?
Another extremely talented luthier from California named Tom Anderson pioneered the use of a type of stainless steel fret wire that was extruded and installed in the same way as old-school nickel silver frets.
How good are stainless steel frets on a guitar?
It can last 3-4 times longer than nickel silver between refrets. They hold their polish much longer than nickel silver frets. Bends and vibrato feel much smoother. They won’t corrode or tarnish from moisture and sweat like nickel frets will.
How long do nickel frets last?
It depends on the fret material, frequency of your playing and the style of your playing. Taking all these factors in account, guitar frets life can range from a few years to even 20-30 years.
Is it worth it to Refret a guitar?
Refretting usually costs between $200 and $400, and it is worth it if you plan on playing that guitar. Especially if it is a more expensive one. Refretting cheaper guitars might not be a good idea since the whole procedure can cost more than you paid for the instrument.
What fret size is on Stratocaster?
Standard Nickel/Silver Fret Wire
| Size Number | Width X Height | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 6105 | .094″ X .054″ | Narrow Tall. Used on a number of signature models, and a good choice when vintage frets feel too small. |
| 6100 | .110″ X .055″ | “Super Jumbo”. This stuff is really huge. |