r/Luthier • u/CinematicSigh • 1d ago

REPAIR How do these frets look? When should I pursue recrowning? TY.

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u/PilotPatient6397 1d ago

When they start giving you problems. Tuning issues, fret buzzing, etc.

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u/masterB0SHI 1d ago

This

As long as it’s not causing issues leave it alone

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u/Luthiefer 1d ago

I would flatten and recognize these just because I had the strings off and it could use it.

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u/Jobysco Luthier 1d ago

When it has an effect on the playability

If it plays good. Leave it. If not, then consider it.