changing fret size

finest1

hi all,

im planning to buy a vintage gibson les paul. problem is its a fretless wonder. i was wondering if the frets can be changed to a different size. if so, will it be as simple as just replacing the frets and profiling it, or will work need to be done on the neck as well to accomodate the new fret size. i haven't bought the guitar yet. if it will need major work , i'd sooner not buy it

thanks

ICBM

It's not a trivial job, but if the board is in good condition it shouldn't need major work even though a bound ebony board is one of the most difficult. It will also need a new nut since it will need to be taller.

It's well worth it - these are amazing guitars when they're refretted with something which allows more modern playing styles.