best method to re-seat a high fret (bolt on neck)

[charvettelover]

fret #16 has raised itself, over the years. this is common to bolt-on neck guitars.

what is the best method to reseat it properly? and what type of tools are necessary?

[DarkSaga]

Re: best method to re-seat a high fret (bolt on neck)

SledgeHammer? [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Hotrod]

Re: best method to re-seat a high fret (bolt on ne

Why is it only common on bolt-on necks? [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

[Jester700]

Re: best method to re-seat a high fret (bolt on ne

A deadblow hammer. Has lead shot & fluid in it so it doesn't rebound.

[~K~]

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[Budman68]

Re: best method to re-seat a high fret (bolt on ne

<font color="aqua">Bobby, thought you might like to know where to get the tool that kev posted above, you can get those here:

"Jaws" Handheld Fret Press </font>

[sully]

Re: best method to re-seat a high fret (bolt on ne

yeah, i'd like that tool, fo sho.

[Twisteramps]

Re: best method to re-seat a high fret (bolt on ne

Depending on why the fret raised, you may need to put a little glue in there. Glued frets aren't that big a deal to take out later if necessary - a soldering iron works great for that.

Pete

[vwall]

Re: best method to re-seat a high fret (bolt on ne

DUDES~! I bought that tool on eBay about 2 years ago. It didn't come with all the cauls but it came with the standard 61 9.5, 12, 16 and one other.
Use 6 for securing the fret ends down with a little CA glue.
I love this tool.
I got it for 95.00 plus shipping.
Not a bad deal at all!!!

I must admit, I don't use it as much any more but when I need to use it, there is severe comfort that I have it. It's a worth while investment for sure!
I like to call it "my vise grip on steroids" tool.