Is fret sprouting normal?

It’s a common problem, and you should fix it. Fret sprout: an undesirable condition in which the ends of the frets protrude from the edges of the fingerboard. While you likely will feel the ends of the frets, you shouldn’t feel them sticking out from either edge of the fingerboard.

How do I make my guitar neck smoother?

To remove this glossy buildup, rub the back of the neck with 0000 steel wool. This will leave the neck feeling smooth without that sticky sensation. Remember, only use 0000 steel wool. If you use more aggressive steel wool (000 or 00) you’ll run the risk of rubbing through the protective satin finish.

What is a guitar humidifier?

The sound hole humidifiers sit right directly on the guitar in the sound hole. They are a rubber tube that usually sits on top of the strings and run down into the guitar. They are best suited for acoustic guitars, but have been known to work with other hollow-body guitars as well.

Can a guitar neck shrink?

Yes, low humidity can cause a guitar neck to shrink. It gets narrower, not shorter, because wood shrinks and expands across rather than along the grain. If you notice the ends of frets projecting from the sides of the neck, it’s a sign that you should humidify the guitar.

Should you fix fret sprout on a guitar?

It’s a common problem, and you should fix it. Fret sprout: an undesirable condition in which the ends of the frets protrude from the edges of the fingerboard. Run your thumb and fingers along the sides of the fingerboard of your guitar or bass; along the top edges of the neck.

Is it bad if my guitar doesn’t have bound fret ends?

Sometimes if left unchecked, the protruding frets will push the binding clean off in chunks! Other instruments without bound fret ends will show evidence in that the finish starts off where the fret ends meet the edge of the neck. Does this mean the instrument is bad? No, not necessarily. But it will need attention.

What is fretfret sprout?

Fret sprout: an undesirable condition in which the ends of the frets protrude from the edges of the fingerboard. Run your thumb and fingers along the sides of the fingerboard of your guitar or bass; along the top edges of the neck. The sides of the fingerboard should feel smooth and uninterrupted.

How are guitar frets attached to the fingerboard?

Once the binding follows the profile of board and frets, the entire fingerboard/binding ‘assembly’ can be glued to the neck. So, the frets are fitted to the fingerboard before the binding is attached. It’s easy that way.