However, if the instrument is dry, then you file those fret edges and the instrument gets re-hydrated, the fret ends will now be too short.Īre the frets poking through the neck binding?įYI: The Gibson warranty will not be invalidated by doing setup and maintenance work.

You can have a professional dress the frets for you which will make the instrument playable. You should see daylight under each end of the ruler. You can check this by laying a straight-edge, on edge, across the lower bouts of the instrument. There should be a nice outward curve of both the top and the bottom. Free 2nd Day UPS for order of 100 or more. Check to ensure your guitar is not dehydrated. Sharp Edges Use Extreme Caution Sign - S-6398 - from My Account Customer Service Free Shipping for order of 39.95 and more. I'd be surprised if it came from the factory with fret ends protruding to the point they feel sharp. Sharp fret ends are a tell-tale sign of a dehydrated instrument. metal can be like a razor sometimes on flat edges if not polished and surfaced right. I intend to solve the problem by bringing the instrument to a good shop. Its only purpose is to dictate how you should handle (or not handle) it. The sign could still have sharp edges even if rounded. Is this normal on Gibson bridges ? (I keep it at 50% humidity) The fret edges angles are ok but sharp (not rounded) so not enough smooth to my taste. When I bought it new, they said at the store that it will be ok after a few days in good humidity environment.

Hi, my new Songwriter Studio Deluxe CE has sharp fret edges.

This sign has sharp edges