Does my JP BFR from 2008 have SS frets? (details inside)

[VidarAus]

Hi all,

I have noticed some fret wear on my JP BFR, which at first I thought was strange as I thought it had Stainless Steel frets and I don't think I have played it enough to wear that sort of material down. But perhaps they didn't start using Stainless Steel material for the frets until later?

From the Serial Number Database I have the following information on the guitar:

Manufactured: May 22nd, 2008
Build Code: 962-FJ-J6-00-ES-CR
Model: BFR Petrucci
Pickguard: No Pickguard
Hardware: Chrome Hardware

Any advice on what the material might be is appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[DrewH]

It does not have stainless. The JPXI was the first in the series to get stainless steel. All other models transitioned to stainless around 2012.

 

[Vadauco]

Any advice on what the material might be is appreciated.

Ordinary nickel frets.

 

[VidarAus]

Thanks for the advice all. And here I was thinking all these years that it had SS frets!

Long shot, but anyone on here from Australia who might recommend luthiers in Australia that do a good job on these guitars for redressing or refreting? Is there a luthier(s) in Australia that Ernie Ball uses or recommends?

Thanks again.