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  • Snakeskin DeMartini... Stainless frets?

    So, I've seen the DeMarti snakeskin guitar listed as having stainless frets a couple of places. That's very cool (I like them, no wear!) but the official PDF from Charvel doesn't list this as a feature (I think it just says "22 jumbo frets.")

    Is this something spec'd on all of the DeMartini signatures, or just the snakeskin one?

    :think:

  • #2
    This is something that is on later production Warren DeMartini Snakeskin sig models. The first ones have normal Jumbo Frets. The change was made to all new Snakes.

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    • #3
      Thanks Mike! I've been really considering one (always loved Warren's snakeskin guitar) and that's just the icing on the cake... Or, icing on the snake. :think:

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      • #4
        be sure to ask them to verify the frets before you buy it...if indeed you are wanting the Stainless version.

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        • #5
          Oh absolutely, I don't understand why more manufacturers don't do SS frets (other than slightly more labor cost for the initial install/dress - which I'm totally willing to pay for) and I'm very happy to see Charvel doing this!

          Any idea what S/N or date that started at? I probably won't be getting one before next year but I would hate to pick up an old stock and find out it had nickle frets.

          No removing the neck for truss rod adjustments... Stainless frets... That's good stuff man.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by MakeAJazzNoiseHere View Post
            Any idea what S/N or date that started at?
            Yes...inquiring minds want to know! I think mine are nickel.

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            • #7
              When looking at a guitar, how does one tell if the frets are stainless or nickel?

              And to answer your question Jazzy, I *think* stainless are a bit more difficult to work with for some reason. EDIT...nevermind, I think you answered your own question!

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              • #8
                Yep... They're harder to install/dress (because they're harder) but you only have to do it once.

                Outside of some specialized measurement or something, I really don't know how to tell other than to play it and do a lot of vibrato on the wound strings and see that they don't get scratches/grooves cut into them.

                Even the 61GD frets I get from Warmoth (which aren't quite as hard as real stainless) don't show ANY wear at all after a year or so of heavy-handed playing.

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                • #9
                  I've read that they brighten the tone. Can anybody confirm this?

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                  • #10
                    "They" say that they do. "They" say that s-bend saddles are the best, and a Floyd sounds thin, and you need to use chrome-plated screws for your pickguard or your toenz will leak out.

                    Seriously, I have not compared the exact same guitar with and without SS frets but I have not noticed a detrimental affect on the tone, however I do like a pretty bright tone.

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                    • #11
                      What exactly do you need stainless steel frets for, Jazzy? What are you doing to your guitars that might "stain" them???

                      Hmm?

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                      Blank yo!

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                      • #12
                        Well, you know... Sometimes you hit "that note."

                        :ROTF:

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                        • #13
                          A "brown" note?
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                          Blank yo!

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                          • #14


                            "You got it, dude!"

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                            • #15
                              Brighter?
                              My ear never noticed it.

                              What did I notice?
                              The bends, bending and vibrato are easier.
                              Theoretically I have no answer as to why or how this is possible.
                              I only know based on my personal experience.
                              SS frets bending notes and vibrato is easier/smoother.
                              Peace, Love and Happieness and all that stuff...

                              "Anyone who tries to fling crap my way better have a really good crap flinger."

                              I personally do not care how it was built as long as it is a good playing/sounding instrument.

                              Yes, there's a bee in the pudding.

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