6130 – Medium Jumbo
As the name suggests, medium jumbo frets have dimensions that sit somewhere between modern narrow and tall frets and jumbo frets. They have a width of . 106″ and a height of . 036″.
In this way, are jumbo frets bad?
Unless it is very precisely shaped, and frequently dressed, the broad crown of that jumbo fret can “blur” your note ever so slightly, which might even be part of the sonic appeal for some players – the way, for example, a tweed Deluxe is a little blurrier or hairier at most volume settings than a blackface Deluxe.
Likewise, are jumbo frets faster? Bigger frets mean you have to press less and you can play faster. I personally love the feel of jumbo frets. I find them so much easier to play on than a medium fret and far simpler to manage big bends.
Similarly one may ask, are jumbo frets good for beginners?
If you are a beginner, or strictly a rhythm player, small to medium frets will do you great – easy chording and sliding from one barre chord to the next without feeling like your going over speed bumps. But if you are a lead player doing lots of bending and vibrato, the jumbo frets are the only way to go!
Are jumbo frets harder?
In summary : jumbo frets are supposed to be, if anything, easier to play – but you may not notice much difference depending on your technique.
Are jumbo guitars harder to play?
This means that some players find them easier to balance on their knee. Jumbo guitars are larger than Dreadnoughts so may be uncomfortable for larger players. The smaller body size of the Dreadnought means that some players find it easier to play with whilst standing, compared to the Jumbo shape.
Do frets affect tone?
But while players can argue about the sound of various fretwire, the effect that frets have is far more about feel and durability than it is about tone. New, freshly dressed, and worn frets each affect the feel and the ability of a guitar or bass to intonate, and that will in turn affect the tone.
How long do medium jumbo 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.
What are medium jumbo frets on a guitar?
A Medium Height and Medium Width provide great playability potential, which makes bends and vibrato easier by allowing you to get ‘under’ the string easier. This sized fret, often called Medium-Jumbo, provide enough width and height that bending and vibrato don’t suffer.
What difference does fret size make?
Fret gauge might have a bigger impact on playing feel than on tone for many guitarists. Wider frets are often attributed a smoother, more buttery playing feel, which also makes it easier to bend strings. Ease of bending is also enhanced by taller frets, whether wide or narrow.
What frets did SRV use?
The guitar featured frets that measured 0.110″ wide by 0.055″ when new, similar to Dunlop 6100 fretwire. String height was measured to be 5/64″ on the high E string and 7/64″ on the low E string. Each string had three full winds for the best angle at the bone nut.
What is the difference between jumbo frets and medium jumbo frets?
Short frets like the 6230, 6150, and 6130 are good for people who really like to feel to fingerboard when they play chords. Whereas, jumbo or medium-jumbo frets feel smoother, provide extra sustain, and can let you bend without exerting as much force.
What size frets on Gibson Les Paul?
Of my two Les Pauls, one of them has the usual Gibson frets that are known as “medium jumbo” style frets, which work very well for the “standard” Les Paul sound, while my other Les Paul has 6105 frets all the way down the neck. The 6105 is a tall fret (almost as tall as the 6000 size) but quite a bit narrower in width.
When did Fender start using medium jumbo frets?
Yes, some guitars were made with jumbo frets shortly after CBS took over but it wasn’t until 1983 that Medium Jumbo Frets became standard (except on Vintage Reissue models).
Why jumbo frets are better?
On the other hand, jumbo 6100 fret wire can provide easier playability with better sustain, tone and bending because you don’t have to press as hard to fret the strings, but your fingers probably won’t even touch the fingerboard, which could take some getting used to if you’re accustomed to smaller frets.