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Title: Fret wear after a month of playing?
Post by: xriddler on February 20, 2018, 10:14:31 PM

Sooooo I bought a 512ce 2015 model about a month ago. I do play it daily sometimes an hour a day up to two or three. I do see some wear already at my 7th fret and 8th fret of the b string. Is it normal that frets start to wear out that fast? Is the fret wire from Taylor just softer than other brands? My nearest service center is an hour away so I'm kinda worried I have to make a trip up there in a few months time.

Title: Re: Fret wear after a month of playing?
Post by: Frettingflyer on February 21, 2018, 07:43:05 AM

That seems extreme. Was it maybe played “in” at the dealer? I am sure Taylor will warranty it but that does seem odd.

Title: Re: Fret wear after a month of playing?
Post by: xriddler on February 21, 2018, 08:25:19 AM

It's the place I practice one of my songs alot though. Capo'd at 6thfret for hoziers - cherry wine. But it does put this question in my mind is Taylor using substandard fret wire? It's not alot of wear but for a month old guitar it's still odd. And I didn't notice any wear at the store from inspection. I spent hours with it.

Title: Re: Fret wear after a month of playing?
Post by: Marco Polo on February 21, 2018, 09:36:53 PM

Here's an interesting  discussion:

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501070

If you play them, they show wear...I have to admit I am intrigued by stainless steel frets and may choose that route when the time comes.

Title: Re: Fret wear after a month of playing?
Post by: Edward on February 22, 2018, 12:27:05 PM

Play wear is play wear ...normal!

I seriously doubt that Taylor makes their own fretwire ...they, like every other maker, buys from the usual suspects like Dunlop, Jescar, et.al..  This is kind of like there are only a handful of major manufacturers of batteries in the world and everyone else licenses their own product spec, then brands them. 

If you play a lot, you will wear frets; even more so if your style is "tougher" on frets.  FWIW, I have lots of wear on Fender/Gibson electrics, and yes my Taylors, natch!  Like mileage on tires, it's all about how much you drive as well as "how" you drive.  Enjoy the drive!  :)

Edward