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Fret Size - 6130 vs. 6230 vs. 6105

Ryan Mohr

Ryan Mohr

Oct 23, 2007
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I am buying a Warmoth neck and I can't decide on the fret size, but have narrowed it down to these three.

6130 - .106" X .036" - Often referred to as "Medium Jumbo". This is the size found on many Gibson necks.

6230 - .080" X .043" This is the smallest fret wire. Used in older Fender necks.

6105 - .096" X .047" Narrow and tall. A very popular choice.

I am leaning towards the 6130 because it is wide, so it won't wear easily, and it is short, so it will intonate well.
 
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bassman10096 said:
I agree on Ric frets. But the vintage Fender frets are quite small compared to more recent ones (medium jumbo, according to the Fender site. I have to assume you were talking about "'ol" - not "old".
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Yeah, I don't really have direct experience with old Fenders, just newer ones.

My personal theory is that Rics can have the small frets because they can have much flatter and more even necks, unlike some Fenders.
 
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I have the 6230's on my neck. If you go with those frets, you will need to make up that difference of .02" in the nut IMO. They are harder to fret because you have to push down further and make less contact with the body which will change the tone you get when fretting.

Personally, i'd prefer the 6105's, but there's nothing wrong with 6230's and a proper setup.
 
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bassman10096 said:
Vintage Fender. Easiest of all to play, minimizes string buzz, fastest action. If you wear out the frets - refret the thing - it doesn't cost an organ donation. ;)
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How does it minimalize string buzz and have fastest action? The 6130s are shorter and wider.
Purdo said:
They offer the vintage Fender size in stainless steel, which would pretty much eliminate the fretwear issue.
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Might be a good idea.
bassman10096 said:
I agree on Ric frets. But the vintage Fender frets are quite small compared to more recent ones (medium jumbo, according to the Fender site. I have to assume you were talking about "'ol" - not "old".
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Are the Fender medium jumbos the same as the Warmoth?
joelb79 said:
I have the 6230's on my neck. If you go with those frets, you will need to make up that difference of .02" in the nut IMO. They are harder to fret because you have to push down further and make less contact with the body which will change the tone you get when fretting.

Personally, i'd prefer the 6105's, but there's nothing wrong with 6230's and a proper setup.
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So now you say the 6230s are harder to fret with hmm... Any experience with the 6130s?
 

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