Joel Weber Weber Instruments
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Joel Weber Weber Instruments
MemberNovember 28, 2025 at 4:09 pm in reply to: 1973 Jazz Bass Refret Issues with Pulling FretsAh that’s good to know. I have the old ones as well but stopped using them because they had a notch in them. I’ll try them out on the un-notched side and see if it helps. Thanks again Ian!
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Joel Weber Weber Instruments
MemberNovember 28, 2025 at 3:58 pm in reply to: 1973 Jazz Bass Refret Issues with Pulling FretsOk perfect. I use the newer StewMac fret pullers with the slightly narrower jaws than the older type in your video you shared. Are those your preferred pullers?
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Joel Weber Weber Instruments
MemberNovember 27, 2025 at 3:09 pm in reply to: 1973 Jazz Bass Refret Issues with Pulling FretsI’ve tried the chip stoppers in the past with mixed results but worth another go I guess. I will try the soldering gun with split tip and see if that extra heat helps. Thanks Ian!
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Joel Weber Weber Instruments
MemberNovember 27, 2025 at 1:58 pm in reply to: 1973 Jazz Bass Refret Issues with Pulling FretsThanks Ian, great tip for the lacquer. Any tips to avoid tearing up wood chips on a sideways-fretted neck if sideways removal is not an option (due to binding)?