guitvai1
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Yes, Neptune Blue. I have 2 of them and they are awesome.
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Yes, Neptune Blue. I have 2 of them and they are awesome.
Magic Jason
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Yes, but these PDN models are not offered at all times.
They are limited runs that you can order only while offered (usually a one month "ordering-window"). And you kinda never know what specificities (color/frets/woods/neck...) MM will offer.
I don't think the PDN (premium dealer network) 2015 package had SS frets.
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Night Goat
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My old Luke, yeah. I just got THIS Luke a week ago so I havent gotten around to it. But I'll get it done soon!
Baggedcereals
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Keep it and just have it re-fretted. It's not that much money if it makes you happy really imo. I love my Luke 3 as well and wish it had larger stainless frets. When the day comes it needs it those baby's are coming out. I don't think it would hurt resale value much either for those who buy guitars to play.
Bryan
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I agree with a refret. My Parker has stainless frets and now I want them on all of my guitars!
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Tollywood
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I say go for the refret.
As to devaluing the guitar...frets are like tires on your car; they wear out and need to be replaced after a while. So, I don't think the value will take much of a hit. Every aspect of the Luke is so good, so I bet with new frets the size that you like them you will then have the perfect guitar for you.
As to devaluing the guitar...frets are like tires on your car; they wear out and need to be replaced after a while. So, I don't think the value will take much of a hit. Every aspect of the Luke is so good, so I bet with new frets the size that you like them you will then have the perfect guitar for you.
IceCreMan
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Thanks guys. I think you've convinced me to go the refret route especially after hearing from Luiscesaripad and Night Goat who've done it with great results. Unless of course someone wants to swap their PDN for mine.
Now I just have to find a really good luthier in the South Jersey / Philly area who I can trust to do it.
This is what I love about this forum... no smart remarks or judging, just good honest advice.
Now I just have to find a really good luthier in the South Jersey / Philly area who I can trust to do it.
This is what I love about this forum... no smart remarks or judging, just good honest advice.
Magic Jason
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If you follow the refret-way, be sure to use SS jescar frets... Trust me on this one!
Stratty316
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Im surprised as to how many people are immediately jumping on the refret option. Personally I think jumping to a refret is a mistake until you have exhausted all other options. Spend time trying to bond with the guitar and get it set up to your liking before the refret. If you refret it and still don't care for it you basically just threw your money away. How much does a few packs of strings and some set up work cost? $15 and a couple hours of your time over a week or two. Also, by doing that I've been pleasently surprised by several guitars through the years.
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ksandvik
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The other thing is to experiment with the truss rod adjustments. Just for fun two days' ago I adjusted my Axis a quarter turn and suddenly the feel for the strings became more elastic which I like. Depending on the weather you need to do this frequently, anyway.
IceCreMan
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It will definately be SS Jescar. I read about them and will go that route.
You have a valid point Stratty and I agree but I've been playing this guitar about 90% of the time since I bought it back in June (even did a gig with it) so I feel I've spent plenty of time with it and am past the honeymoon phase. I have another guitar that needs a refret and will be the guinea pig when I find a good luthier. If the luthier doesn't do a good job I'd rather it happen to the other guitar and not my LIII. With the other guitar getting done first it will be a good couple of months before the LIII is ready to go in. In the meantime I'm having it setup with hyrids. If after it's setup all is well then I won't need a refret but I'm pretty sure that won't be the case.
uOpt
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I would refret. It's not that you can pick up a Luke with bigger frets.
I would not advise going larger frets and SS at the same time. There might be too much sound change there.
I assume you like how this particular one sounds and feels, so I wouldn't mess with it more than absolutely necessary.
I would not advise going larger frets and SS at the same time. There might be too much sound change there.
I assume you like how this particular one sounds and feels, so I wouldn't mess with it more than absolutely necessary.
BrickGlass
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I've heard nothing but positive about SS frets so I would certainly go with those. I already plan on refretting my Luke with taller SS frets, just don't know how much taller I should go.
IceCreMan
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I have SS frets on another guitar and they're great. It feels like there's less friction with stainless as opposed to nickel. If it comes to a refret it will definitely be stainless. I would imagine the only sound change would be a little more brightness with SS.
ZeroFivefour
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+1000000000
This is absolutely the first thing you should do. You would be surprised at how much a quarter inch of a turn on that wheel will effect the tension in those strings where you want it.
Then get your action and string tension situated to your liking, this is essential for any guitar with any size frets.
Then play the guitar as Stratysuggests, his advice is golden in my opinion.
I'm with Stratty316 on this as well:
+1
Cheers,
Tom
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Stratty316
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the truss adjustment can be a scary thing at first. Thankfully it is super easy on EBMM guitars! It has saved me a lot of $$$ on setups... Not to mention the headache of getting a guitar back and it not playing the way you want it to.
On a side note my Gold Axis turns 20 next year and I'm thinking of having the factory set it up and give it a good once over. Some things are worth the money!
On a side note my Gold Axis turns 20 next year and I'm thinking of having the factory set it up and give it a good once over. Some things are worth the money!
IceCreMan
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Well I got the LIII back from getting a good setup on Friday. It plays much better (that'll teach to attempt adjustments on my own). I had the tech change the strings over to 9-46 while it was being setup. Overall is crisper feeling and I don't feel like I'm going to lose a bend now. I still think it would be just a little better with a refret but I'm taking the advice given here and see how it feels after a month of only playing my LIII. Thanks again guys!
On another note if anyone lives in the South Jersey/Philly area and is looking for a good tech, Pete from South Jersey Guitar repair is an awesome luthier. It was first time dealing with him and I have to say he knows his stuff and is a pleasure to deal with.
On another note if anyone lives in the South Jersey/Philly area and is looking for a good tech, Pete from South Jersey Guitar repair is an awesome luthier. It was first time dealing with him and I have to say he knows his stuff and is a pleasure to deal with.
