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| Author: | Mike Baker [ Mon Feb 21, 2011 4:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What to use to fill in the fret ends on a maple board? |
I'm refretting and refinishing a one piece maple bass neck. I need recommendations for what to use to fill in the fret slots under the fret ends. Usually, on an ebony or rosewood board I'd sand the edge of the board and hit each slot with CA, let it harden, and smooth with sandpaper. Voila! Looks good, lasts a long time. But I'm at a loss what to do for a maple board. I'm worried the CA will stain the maple and make a mess. Can you share what you do, please? |
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| Author: | Ti-Roux [ Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What to use to fill in the fret ends on a maple board? |
You're right on Ca stain. Anddust filling don't look as goodon maple as on ebony or rosewood. For what I can see on my Fender J-bass, I think they use little conic pieces of maple that they push tight in the gap, with some titebond. You'll get a invisible filling like this if you use matching maple and HHG. |
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| Author: | Mike Baker [ Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What to use to fill in the fret ends on a maple board? |
Thanks, Francis. I've got sharp chisels and plenty of maple. Sounds tedious, though. |
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| Author: | Jeffrey L. Suits [ Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What to use to fill in the fret ends on a maple board? |
Maybe mix up some lacquer sticks? |
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| Author: | Mike Baker [ Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What to use to fill in the fret ends on a maple board? |
I think i'm going to use some off the shelf wood filler in maple tint that i have laying around here. It's a very small area, and i think that would work ok. |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What to use to fill in the fret ends on a maple board? |
Mike, if it was mine, I'd fill with medium or heavy ca. That way, it would look more like the fret tang. It would also help hold the frets down. Good luck with your bass! |
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