asingardenof Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Hi all, I've had my P-bass for nearly 25 years now, owned from new, and I'm wondering how worn frets need to be to require any attention. Below are a couple of shots of the first fret, but I'm not sure if this is OK to keep playing (I've not noticed any issues) or if a fret dress might be worthwhile at some point, or if it's actually worn to the point of needing replacement. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 If you've not noticed any issues I wouldn't worry about it 🤷♀️ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 5 hours ago, asingardenof said: (I've not noticed any issues) When I read this I thought to myself "you've just answered your own question". Crack on 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 17 minutes ago, neepheid said: When I read this I thought to myself "you've just answered your own question". Crack on This entirely. 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man.about.Tyne Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevel Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Definite case for buying a new bass. 😜 Of course, this one isn't worth much in it's current state, so you'd best keep it as a backup... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 As the others have said, if it plays OK, leave well alone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Unless it affects playability or tuning stability leave as is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) Wouh, that's bad, man, you would need a new bass, a new amp, a new wife, and quite possibly a new hip bone as well, to fix that! Edited June 18, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 44 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said: Wouh, that's bad, man, you would need a new bass, a new amp, a new wife, and quite possibly a new hip bone as well, to fix that! Which is in fact the correct Basschat response 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 I'm of the opinion that it's beyond saving...send it to me, I'm having an outdoor fire - I'll burn it for you. 😉😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asingardenof Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 4 hours ago, TheGreek said: I'm of the opinion that it's beyond saving...send it to me, I'm having an outdoor fire - I'll burn it for you. 😉😉 Sod that, it's over 25 years old so it's vintage 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 9 hours ago, asingardenof said: Sod that, it's over 25 years old so it's vintage 🤣 So am I 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Is this the appropriate place for the 'your mom' jokes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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