Scratchy Frets

[DaGuy]

Not sure what's going on. The corners of the frets of my Axis Super Sport have gotten rough. The neck used to be silky smooth but now the it's all raspy. I got some ideas on how to handle this but seeking from advice on how to best address this. I'm guessing that the wood shrunk a bit and fret ends just stuck out enough to make them all scratchy. Never had this happen to a guitar.

Thanks!

 

[the24thfret]

BP has said repeatedly that we should not offer advice for instrument issues.

Just contact customer service. They will set you straight in no time!

http://www.music-man.com/contact-us/...tomer-service/

 

[DaGuy]

Thanks I'll give them a call.

 

[straycat113]

The more common terminology would be fret sprout, as scratchy frets had me confused lol. Dont worry it is not a big deal.

 

[DaGuy]

Yeah scratchy frets does sound somewhat unsophisticated. Good name for a band. Thanks for the tips, now that I know what to call it I found a bunch reference materials online.

 

[beej]

You need humidity. When the neck dries up a bit the wood shrinks, exposing the fret ends. Make sure you keep your guitars in a room with adequate humidity- that's good advice even if you don't have any fret sprout.

If you're concerned, the CS folks can certainly help you out.

 

[djlynch]

It's getting dry where I am at. just need some moisture and store it in it's case always

 

[guitar ER]

It will take a while to swell back up with a humidifier in the case, you could take it to a luthier and he can knock off the fret ends with a file & polish them up, should be around a $25 fix. This way if it does get dry, they won't stick out again.

 

[alf cockle]

Yeah..winters in the north east are tough on guitars..in particular frets that seem to grow...no big deal..a little tlc with the right file and some masking tape will solve your dilema..in no time.

 

[shredhed]

They do that b/c the necks are unfinished (except for the oil and wax) unlike most brands that have finished neck

 

[guitar ER]

Fret sprout has nothing to do with the finish. The wood shrinks, the metal doesn't. Pop goes the fret sprout. Happens on any guitar regardless of finish if it dries out.
Easy fix on a rosewood board, have to be careful with a maple lacquered neck.

 

[Jack FFR1846]

Yah, weather in the northeast is raising havoc with my guitars. Bringing a guitar from inside to the trunk of the car with 20 degree outside temps then back inside to practice.....tuning is all over the place for an hour.....

 

[guitar ER]

yeah, I live in NY (Long Island). Its 20 degrees for the last few nights. Be careful, you could get finish checking if you don't let your guitar slowly warm up in its case after being in a trunk for even just an hour or two. Prop the case open with its latches if you can so air will circulate thru the 1" case opening for at least 30 minutes before opening it fully....