To refret or buy a neck ?

[jazznfusion]

Im still fairly new to playing, and would appreciate any help. I have an old Yamaha TRB-Q, and its going to need frets soon. I was wondering if i could get, and fit an aftermarket neck on this. The neck i have is fine, but am wanting to know if i could get a brighter tone with maybe a maple fingerboard ? Just juggling a few thoughts. Thanks all !

[prd004]

Maple fingerboards are brighter than rosewood, but I wouldn't change the neck. I'd go with a re-fret.

[jazznfusion]

Originally Posted by prd004

Maple fingerboards are brighter than rosewood, but I wouldn't change the neck. I'd go with a re-fret.

Thats probably what i will do. Is changing a neck not a good idea in general ?

[Skitch it!]

You can't guarantee what the resonance match-up will be like, it may better/not so good. Re-fret will subliminally add a bit of brightness if the frets have been low for some time, tends to sound a bit...roundish? when the crowns of frets are flatted right out, my 2.

[jazznfusion]

Originally Posted by Skitch it!

You can't guarantee what the resonance match-up will be like, it may better/not so good. Re-fret will subliminally add a bit of brightness if the frets have been low for some time, tends to sound a bit...roundish? when the crowns of frets are flatted right out, my 2.

Yes, and theyre to the point where im getting buzz all the time. alright thanks.

[walterw]

there may not be any replacement necks to fit that old yamaha.

if it's not built to normal fender neck joint specs, forget it.

[tastybasslines]

take the frets out, lightly sand fretboard, put some epoxy on it and you have a nice fretless!

[plangentmusic]

Do a polish with 000 steel wool with some baby oil, then do a set up. You may not need new frets. You almost never do.

[jazznfusion]

Originally Posted by plangentmusic

Do a polish with 000 steel wool with some baby oil, then do a set up. You may not need new frets. You almost never do.

Yeah unfortunately these things are down to nothing. i bought this used, the guy i can tell took care of it, but its filed down to mthat point now ya know. Thanks for the help !!