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Re-fretting a vintage guitar or not, Pt 2

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08-23-2018, 08:38 PM #26

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Didn't know that!

Originally Posted by ThatRhythmMan

FWIW, Herb Ellis did not keep original, skinny style frets on his ‘53 ES-175. He went the jumbo route, at least the last time it was refretted....

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