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AVRI '64 Jazz Bass

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by GroovinOnFunk, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. Jul 8, 2013 #1
    GroovinOnFunk

    GroovinOnFunk Supporting Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    San Diego, CA
    Endorses Cleartone and SIT Strings
    I'm just curious: will those tiny little frets on the am vintage '64 jazz bass wear out and need refretting quickly? Never had vintage frets. But I love the way they feel
     
  2. Jul 8, 2013 #2
    David Jayne

    David Jayne

    Jan 16, 2006
    Brookfield, CT
    No, they last just fine.
     
  3. Jul 9, 2013 #3
    GroovinOnFunk

    GroovinOnFunk Supporting Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    San Diego, CA
    Endorses Cleartone and SIT Strings
    Assuming I use nickel round wounds, would they last at least 10 years?
     
  4. Jul 9, 2013 #4
    Tonegasm

    Tonegasm

    Mar 22, 2010
    NJ
    There's basses from the 60's that still have their original frets.

    There's many factors that will determine fret life.
     
  5. Jul 9, 2013 #5
    AMJBASS

    AMJBASS Supporting Member

    Jan 8, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    Agreed, many factors involved. String choice, play style, etc. I have never had a problem with premature wear with vintage style frets. I do prefer them as you don't feel them as much while playing larger frets.

    The Fender '64 AV jazz bass is a terrific instrument. There is one near me that I am considering. Plays great, feels great, sounds awesome.
     
  6. Jul 10, 2013 #6
    GroovinOnFunk

    GroovinOnFunk Supporting Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    San Diego, CA
    Endorses Cleartone and SIT Strings
    Well, I do slap, and I know that can wear on frets. Just don't want to have to refret it any time soon
     
  7. Jul 11, 2013 #7
    AMJBASS

    AMJBASS Supporting Member

    Jan 8, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    I don't think you are going to have much of a problem. Especially, if you use nickel wound strings(D'Addario XL's, Sunbeams, etc). There are quite a few vintage 60's Fenders with the original frets still out there.