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The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:50 pm

I've just changed a fret on a second-hand Vintage VH51FR. I did a fret level and crown and the playability has gone through the roof, just got a rogue fret around the 14th fret on the high G B & E string. Fret rocker action needed.

The bad fret to be replaced.

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Used a hot soldering iron on the fret, heat didn't help. I also managed to scratch and chip the fretboard. Masking tape might have helped prevent chipping.

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Added some PVA glue, I don't know if this is needed, I'm sure it's not going to hurt.

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New fret inserted.

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Levelled.

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Crowning. Would you mask things off?

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Used a magnet in some kitchen roll to pick up the metal filings and debris from the wire wool used to polish the frets.

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Nearly finished.

The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:52 pm

Nearly finished.

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The body is supposed to be poplar, it looks a bit dark to me. Another neck pocket that could have been better cut. The action can be set quite low now.

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The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:56 pm

https://elmerguitar.com/
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Edit
Check out the post below.

shuanglu · Post by **shuanglu** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:22 am

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The Noodlist wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:56 pm https://elmerguitar.com/ (https://elmerguitar.com/)
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Just FYI - I had a very bad experience with this company.

I bought a "Nut Saddle Sander" from them and don't think that's a good product. So yesterday I left my 1-star review on their website describing my experience. I checked the website a few times and made sure the review was published at that time. Today - I was checking their website again...you guess it: They deleted my review. What a "smart" move.

No wonder if you go to their website, you will only see 4 or 5-star reviews (at least for this product I bought. Not sure if they have been also practicing this "smart removal of negative reviews" for their other products).

The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:23 pm

shuanglu wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:22 am
The Noodlist wrote: ↑Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:56 pm https://elmerguitar.com/
Luthier tools currently on sale - U.S - EU
Just FYI - I had a very bad experience with this company.

I bought a "Nut Saddle Sander" from them and don't think that's a good product. So yesterday I left my 1-star review on their website describing my experience. I checked the website a few times and made sure the review was published at that time. Today - I was checking their website again...you guess it: They deleted my review. What a "smart" move.

No wonder if you go to their website, you will only see 4 or 5-star reviews (at least for this product I bought. Not sure if they have been also practicing this "smart removal of negative reviews" for their other products).

Thanks for the heads up.

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