1955 Les Paul Junior refret

B.E. · Jul 22, 2017

Hi!

Famous master luthier Joerg Tandler from Germany did a perfect refretting job on my beloved 1955 Junior, which still had the original frets played really down.
Now, with the big frets the guitar is a dream to play! Even the original nut could have been used by putting a small layer of material underneath it.

zhivago · Jul 23, 2017

Very cool, a re-fret transformed my '56 LPC too! :dude:

P.Walker · Jul 23, 2017

looks like my kinda size frets.

Fretting over (pun intended) over worn down original frets is next on the "pathetic" list of originality standards, right after original strings.

You're not gonna drive with flat tires.

If someone goes nuts about a refret (assuming it was well done) add the price of the refret ($300)
If not, then add a dollar.

garywright · Jul 23, 2017

perfect ..those Virginia Slims were ok on a mandolin

thin sissy · Jul 24, 2017

Sweet! :3zone

Looks like a real nice board on that one.

B.E. · Jul 24, 2017

thin sissy said:
Looks like a real nice board on that one.

Yes, the braz. rosewood board is cool!

Professortwang · Mar 10, 2019

What size frets are these? I am having a 62 SG Junior done

marshall1987 · Mar 11, 2019

Great looking fret job. I'm glad you like it.

I had my 1958 Les Paul Junior SC refretted with medium jumbo frets that are around 0.045" X 0.100". My guitar plays like a dream and actually intonates very well with a replacement Pig Tail wrap around bridge. I can understand those who want to keep a pre-'59 vintage Junior original, but if you really intend to play an old guitar and get the maximum benefit from it, a refret is high on the list.

DANELECTRO · Mar 12, 2019

For years I put off refretting my '55 with larger frets in order to keep it "original", then I finally said "Screw it, I'm getting it refretted". It transformed it into a guitar that begs to be played. If refretting this Junior reduced its value, I don't give a shit. :jim

AA00475Bassman · Mar 12, 2019

DANELECTRO said:
For years I put off refretting my '55 with larger frets in order to keep it "original", then I finally said "Screw it, I'm getting it refretted". It transformed it into a guitar that begs to be played. If refretting this Junior reduced its value, I don't give a shit. :jim

Nice looks like some real neck angle on your JR nice !

1955 Les Paul Junior refret

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