Fretwire size.

musicalstash

Not sure if I am reading this right but is
the width of this fret  3/8 (0.095).

Looking for fretwire for a partial refret on a takamine guitar.

https://ibb.co/WW9pTg2

https://ibb.co/RTNwZwJ

SteveRobinson

Yes, approx 6/64".

I think you'll find that most wire that width is too tall and you'll have to dress it down a fair bit.

FelineGuitars

Stewmac 152 is 0.095 wide by 0.048 tall

Jescar do a similar wire FW47095 though and you'd possibly be able to use FW45100 and never notice the extra width for the first 5-6 frets

musicalstash

FelineGuitars said:

Stewmac 152 is 0.095 wide by 0.048 tall

Jescar do a similar wire FW47095 though and you'd possibly be able to use FW45100 and never notice the extra width for the first 5-6 frets

Thanks , just found this on the ebay using fw47095 . Would the 12” radius do the job on a takamine . 

SteveRobinson

IIRC the Tak

SteveRobinson

The Takamine fretboard will be 12" radius but you generally want the wire a bit tighter to ensure the ends are seated.

musicalstash

SteveRobinson said:

The Takamine fretboard will be 12" radius but you generally want the wire a bit tighter to ensure the ends are seated.

thanks for taking the time out to respond , so  for a a 12" radius fingerboard when hammering  in the frets should I go for 9.5" ?

Jescar Pre-Radiused Medium/ Medium Frets/ Guitar Fret Wire 6 Feet 47095 | eBay

SteveRobinson

You only need about 30cm though, I'm happy to send you some. Just DM your address and I'll stick it in the post

musicalstash

SteveRobinson said:

You only need about 30cm though, I'm happy to send you some. Just DM your address and I'll stick it in the post

Thanks for the offer its much appreciated but I ordered some the night before I saw your message. 

Thanks again