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Post by marit on Jul 9, 2017 9:52:24 GMT
I believe people hammer them down anyway because sometimes they're not seated well? Is this not an option? I would definitely contact Thomann about this issue and see what they say.
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Post by Vincent on Jul 9, 2017 10:20:30 GMT
This sounds like the beginning of no end of trouble. If you have the option to return the guitar under warranty then I would take it. A real shame though as it appears you are otherwise really happy with the guitar.
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Post by intenselycalm on Jul 9, 2017 13:04:49 GMT
Do you have any good, clear photos of how loose the frets are? As DefJef mentioned above, if the slots aren't clean (or deep enough) the fret tang may not sit in the slot properly. You mentioned that you can push the fret(s) down, but it won't stay put. Could be a very dry fingerboard, soft wood fiber, over-sized slot, a bad fret tang... Super glue can do wonders to hold frets in place. I'd only suggest gluing loose frets down if Thomann would say it's "your problem", if there is no local luthier to do the job, or if you are completely OK with this kind of surgery and the potential risk. If you get CA on the fingerboard or neck finish, you will have ugly problems other than loose frets. Check with Thomann first, then talk to a local luthier or advanced guitar tech. If you plan to fix the issue yourself, let me know and I can give you some direction/suggestions. There will be a few things you would need to have on-hand before you begin: Super-Thin CA ($3 - $5) Ultra Fine Pipette or extension tip (for the CA) ($3 - $5) Bar of soap of some paste wax. (in the house or $2) New single edge razor blade. (in the house or $2) Acetone, or CA remover (fingernail polish remover may work) (may not available, or up to $5) and un-interupted time - this one always gets me. (Priceless)The last thing you want is to wreck your fingerboard or neck finish while trying to glue down a few frets. AH, this is a perfect time to go to a guitar shop and sweet talk them out of a junk guitar neck. Something that is in the garbage bin. Take it home and practice removing frets, gluing them back in, etc.
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Post by intenselycalm on Jul 9, 2017 14:45:15 GMT
Is it dry (weather) time of year where you live? If the fretboard is roseacer, it may be more susceptible to humidity than actual rosewood. Does the board appear dry?
Not to start an argument, but I find that Lemon oil fretboard treatments do more harm than good. I believe the lemon oil actually pulls natural wood oils out of the fretboard, but that is just my thought. I use other products which have better results - for me.
Maybe your fretboard needs a drink.
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cerb
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Post by cerb on Jul 9, 2017 16:26:53 GMT
Is it dry (weather) time of year where you live? If the fretboard is roseacer, it may be more susceptible to humidity than actual rosewood. Does the board appear dry? Not to start an argument, but I find that Lemon oil fretboard treatments do more harm than good. I believe the lemon oil actually pulls natural wood oils out of the fretboard, but that is just my thought. I use other products which have better results - for me. Maybe your fretboard needs a drink. I feel almost the same way about lemon oil but to me it feels like it softens the rosewood. The fretboard on the CST-24 doesnt seem dry at all, it feels very smooth and extremely hard. It's european summer here so by no means extremely dry nor very humid. A bit dryer than winter time though.
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