Sharp frets cutting my thumb...

[ninthwondernj]

I know this is a bass forum so excuse the guitar topic but the guitar i have has sharp frets at the bottom and top of the fingerboard that cut the skin of my thumb and other fingers...i need this problem solved quick so i can continue to practice

what would you guys suggest to "un sharpen" the frets????

[KeithBMI]

Here's a link with some good tips.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/search...archid=1711582

Originally Posted by Hambone

What I've done for this is take a small file (usually inexpensive, imported, ¼" wide, flat) and done each end individually. The fret material is pretty soft up against a file so you don't have to do much. Just make sure that you round the edges to the neck finish without getting into the wood too far. I've got 3 Essex necks here and all of the maple fretboards need a bit of dressing but the rosewood doesn't. Go figger.

[lemur821]

Sandpaper?

Or take it to a guitar shop, since they'll have the proper files to round them off without marring your fingerboard.

[Stanley Design]

Grab a small file and just be careful, it'll only take you 15 minutes.