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Defret problem? (pic)

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by Linkert, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. Dec 9, 2007 #1
    Linkert

    Linkert

    Oct 24, 2006
    Sweden
    Hey.

    I'm thinking that i might defret my Ibanez Artcore AGB140 when i buy a new bass because i think it might have a super sweet fretless tone.
    But..
    The AGB140 got binding on the neck that might be a problem?
    The frets goes in to the binding and i wonder if this is going to be a problem when defretting?

    Here is a picture to show what i mean (taken with cellphone..)
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  2. Dec 9, 2007 #2
    brendanbass

    brendanbass Guest

    Oct 20, 2006
    Indiana
    hmmm, i dunno i defretted my bass (didn't have the binding) and didn't have any problems, i suppose if you mess up you can just take it in to your local music dealer (not guitar center) and they can fix whatever you mess up. Course if you don't mess up then you're already out ahead, b/c you dont have to pay someone to defret your bass for you!

    I can't see how that'd be a problem, i say go for it.


    THEN AGAIN, I DONT KNOW FOR SURE

    on second thought wait for someone who does ;)
     
  3. Dec 9, 2007 #3
    Linkert

    Linkert

    Oct 24, 2006
    Sweden
    I defretted a old beginner guitar for a friend without bindings and it was fine. The thing is that i don't know how the bindings might react to heat, some force and pulling..
     
  4. Dec 9, 2007 #4
    PilbaraBass

    PilbaraBass

    Jul 19, 2004
    Gladstone, QLD, Australia
    normally (and most likely in your case, too) the frets don't actually go "into" the binding...rather the tangs are cut back so the fret slots actually END at the binding and the fret tops overhang on top of the binding...

    yes, be careful, if using heat to soften the fret, use a soldering iron and keep the heat oriented towards the MIDDLE of the fretboard...
     
  5. Dec 9, 2007 #5
    uethanian

    uethanian

    Mar 11, 2007
    i was taking a bound fingerboard off a guitar and heres what i can say (although it made no difference whether or not i saved the binding)

    the seam between the binding and the fingerboard isn't very strong so unless you're really gently, it can come undone. and the binding material itself can also be very brittle and weak.

    but as mentioned, the fret tang (if it was fretted correctly) does not go into the binding. so as long as you're careful, theres no problem
     
  6. Dec 10, 2007 #6
    Linkert

    Linkert

    Oct 24, 2006
    Sweden
    Aight! I'll do it as soon as i get my self another bass.