OLP MM2 - want to roundout fretboard..DIY..dremel?

SWILLKILL · #1 07-22-2007, 04:05 PM

so i have this OLP MM2 and the sides of the neck are very uncomfy on my hand - be it the way i play of the bass or whatever.

i was thinking of getting a dremel bit and rounding out the sides a little. has anyone done this? is there a specific bit i should look at? i tried searching so if this has been posted please let me know.

also - i guess i would need to somehow seal or clearcoat the sides to try and get it silky smooth.... im not looking to spend alot or have a guitar shop do it. ill buy the dremel bit (5-10 bucks?) and some kind of gloss sealer or something...... Lord if you listening.....HELPPPP !!

spudmaster34 · #2 07-22-2007, 04:36 PM

no

step away from the power tools

OK, if you want to do it, some sanding paper and a sanding block are the proper tools. Be careful as if you mess up, you will have a lot of touble fixing it or getting a replacement neck. Think it through first and go slowly.

SWILLKILL · #3 07-22-2007, 05:01 PM

yea you are right... after looking at it closer i think i just need to make a light pass or two with some sandpaper......

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Scott in Dallas · #5 07-22-2007, 11:45 PM

You need one of these:

You can see how to make it here:

http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/fretting.htm

Properly done, and with some cleanup, it will make your neck look like this:

Scott in Dallas · #6 07-22-2007, 11:47 PM

It looks like your frets could use a dress and polish, too.

SWILLKILL · #7 07-23-2007, 01:23 AM

impressive! thanks!

Orco87 · #8 07-24-2007, 04:04 PM

I taped up the neck and took some sanding paper to my sx since I was too lazy (and cheap) to go the proper route. Took my time on each side and it worked out, the difference was night and day.

Had the same issue w/my OLP as well... I defretted it!