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Bass Defret - Fret Slot Veneers |
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How To Defret A Bass Guitar
Part 5 - Fret Slot Veneers
The Bass Defret Process
5. Prepare the veneers:
Using a straight-edge and x-acto knife, cut veneer into (12) 2.5" x .75" and (12) 3.0" x .75" strips (use your judgment here). Measure the width at the widest and narrowest fret slots. Determine the number of veneers you'll need, and how long to make them.
By making the slots level in the previous step and by cutting the veneer pieces nice and straight you will be able to achieve the best results you can hope for.
Note: When installing the veneers, I snapped (5) of the veneer strips and had to make replacements for them. I recommend having them already cut and available, so you can simply remove the broken veneer and start with the new strip.
Consideration: If you desire obvious fret lines, you should choose your .023" veneer in contrast to the actual color of your fretboard. You could choose a lighter color, or a darker color according to your preference. If you desire less obvious fret lines, you'll have to very closely match the color of your fretboard.
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Fret Slot Veneers 
