smithy

Hi there, being new to this forum I´m going to start with a question I asked myself after having read so many posts on different forums. Does anybody, except me, regards 90% of those fret jobs as exaggerated ? Don´t get me wrong, I don´t want to appear being sloppy maintaining my basses, and on almost all of them there are tiny flat spots ,even with flats used. But- I really don´t get the point, why a fret dress or even a polish is really necessary, when playing isn´t affected at all. Some say, less care will increase wear. Why that ? After playing bass for 7 years now (amateuresque more or less), I´d like to hear your opinions. regards Thomas

Thanks, as i´m no pro and I think I never will be one, my basses are of the budget range. A Squier Vintage modified Jazz, a Harley Benton semi hollow, a Harley Benton Kit P bass, a no name Jazz bass and a Hofner Shorty. Budget, but they do make me happy.

After 2 years of visiting this site I finally decided to sign up. I´m Thomas, started playing bass 7 years ago just because to cure and train my right hand after a tendon injury. It seems it was one of the best decisions in my almost 60 years on earth. Now it´s my passion. Preferred band is Free, of course preferred bassplayer Andy Fraser. (Have mercy with my english - I´ll try to improve) Cheers Thomas