How much does it cost to get your frets scalloped?

If you’ve read up to this point and already made up your mind that you want to get some work done on your guitar, you can take it into the shop and get some scallops. It will absolutely cost you a pretty penny for sure though! I’ve heard of techs and luthiers charging anywhere from $10 to $25 per fret.

Can I Scallop my fretboard?

Scalloping a fretboard is when you remove wood from the fretboard so that when the guitar is played, the fingers only contact the string, not the wood underneath, eliminating massive amounts of friction.

What’s the point of scalloped frets?

A scalloped fretboard is one on which the wood is filed down between the frets. When viewed side-on it looks like the area has been scooped out. This effectively increases the height of each fret and removes the playing surface so that the player is virtually ‘playing the frets’ instead of the fretboard itself.

Are scalloped frets easier to play?

The main advantage of a scalloped fretboard is that it allows you to really grab onto each note. Does this make it easier to play fast? Nope! It can actually slow you down if you’re not used to it.

What are jumbo frets?

A jumbo fret is made with a thicker gauge wire, and consequently the top of the fret is further away from the fretboard. The claimed playing advantages are: you can get your fretting-hand fingers further down in the gap to the side of the string, allowing you to put sideward pressure on the string more easily.

Why do people scalloped frets?

What is the purpose of fanned frets?

Fanned frets allow the lower strings to have a longer length while keeping the higher strings short. This means the length of the low E string can be longer than the length of the high E string, which helps the note ring out clearer.

What are the advantages of a scalloped fretboard?

The immediate advantage of a scalloped fretboard over a traditional fretboard is a better grip of the strings during bending. The fingertip slides much more comfortably under the strings, giving the player more comfort in the execution of bending.

How do you play a scalloped fretboard guitar?

If you look at a traditional guitar, you press your finger down on the fret until you feel the wood under your fingers. As the frets have been filed deeper on a scalloped fretboard, you can press a lot further and you won’t touch the wood under your fingers.

What is the best fretboard shape for a guitar?

Some people like to carve their fretboard from the 12th fret downwards, others might opt for the 15th fret – it’s preference. As for finding guitars with a partially scalloped fretboard for sale, some of the Steve Vai Jems ( particularly the white 7V one) are concaved from the 21st to the 24th fret.

Why should you play a scalloped neck guitar?

If not, let’s go a little deeper into why you should play a scalloped neck guitar. Because you only have to press string on to fret and not all the way to the wood, a scalloped fretboard makes it a lot easier on your fretting hand.