Hello, What are the advantages of re-fretting an old 1967 fender jazz bass guitar? first in term of sound and intonation ? Thanks
First, what is the problem with the frets? Second, refretting a vintage bass will devalue the instrument. Depending on it's level of originality that may or may not be a good thing. Third, I'd only change the frets if the bass was unplayable because of them. While some don't bother about things like this, I prefer to keep vintage basses as original as possible.
hi The frets are very low and used... What are the advantages of re-fretting an old 1967 fender jazz bass guitar? first in term of sound and intonation ? Thanks
Are they too low? Are they low enough to affect your playing? If you want to play this bass and you can't because of this problem, then I guess you should refret. But you will devalue the bass to many potential buyers.
If the fret wear is beyond repair (fret dress or recrown) then it will need a refret. New frets installed correctly will intonate each note the same as the original. The bass would need a setup afterwards which should include setting intonation for each string. Soundwise new frets would eliminate any buzz, rattle or clank you may have with the old frets.
