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Topic: White fretboard markers
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David Nugent
Member From: Gum Spring, Va.
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posted 20 August 2004 12:49 PM
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How many players prefer white fretboard markers versus the multi-colored type. I find them not only easier to see in dim light situations, but more attractive as well. Some of the colored fretboards actually seem to detract from the appearance of the guitar.(IMO). |
James Morehead
Member From: Durant, Oklahoma, USA
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posted 20 August 2004 05:25 PM
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Dim lights and your markers tend to disappear. I'm thinking of a white fretboard for my shobud. |
David Nugent
Member From: Gum Spring, Va.
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posted 20 August 2004 05:59 PM
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James,
Thanks for the reply. The main reason I posted this was to see if others had similar problems with colored fretboards. I noticed a marked difference with the white markers the first time I played my Pedalmaster guitar in dim light. By the way, Sho Bud used fretboards with white markers in the early eighties I believe, are these available from anyone? I would like to replace the "dustcollector board" on my LDG. |
Frank McBride
Member From: Clendenin, West Virginia, USA
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posted 25 October 2004 05:45 AM
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I have a Sho Bud Pro II custom with white fret boards - Org. I would like to find some if anyone has any, THANKS |
Farris Currie
Member From: Ona, Florida, USA
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posted 25 October 2004 06:19 AM
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Few wks.ago Nashville Steel Guitar,was showing them,Bobbe Seymore had brand news ones.may still have some!! good luck |
Roger Edgington
Member From: San Antonio, Texas USA
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posted 25 October 2004 06:27 PM
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I once had a Sho-Bud with white fret boards and liked it. I am rebuilding a D 10 Sho-Bud and am planning on white fret boards. I find the old MSA easy to see and my Zum is easy in dim light. The one I have trouble seeing,although I enjoy the guitar, is my 69 Emmons. The problem with white is you often get a string shadow on the fret board. It sure is tough on those of us that can't play without looking. I can't hardly play without glasses anymore. |
Brendan Mitchell
Member From: Melbourne Australia
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posted 26 October 2004 04:23 AM
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Emmons fretboards come with the frets in white or silver,the one I played for years the frets were silver.On my newer guitar the fret markers are white which I didn't really like untill I played in poor lighting.Man those frets all but lit up what a shock,I'd never go back to the silver ones.
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Reece Anderson
Member From: Keller Texas USA
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posted 26 October 2004 08:39 AM
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I have always preferred a black background on the fretboard because light from most directions cast's a shadow from the string onto a white fretboard. As for me, the string shadow which is at times directly between the strings, makes string perception difficult, and it can change in every playing environment. Things such as this has the potential to restrict consistency in my opinion. |
John Bechtel
Member From: Nashville, Tennessee,U.S.A.
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posted 26 October 2004 12:12 PM
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When ordering a new Sho-Bud, fretboard background-color (White or Black) was an option on the metal fretboards. I don't recall ever seeing a White background on the Raised fretboards! I didn't like the raised fretboards. JMHO  ------------------
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chas smith
Member From: Encino, CA, USA
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posted 26 October 2004 06:13 PM
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I prefer the raised fret boards. One of the times when I was playing my Emmons, with the chrome fret boards, we were starting with an uptempo. The lead singer goes "solo, steel guitar" and points to me. The spotlight shines in and the top of the guitar looked like staring into a search light. Ray Charles could have done it, I died. The raised fret boards have shadows. |
Carlos Polidura
Member From: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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posted 26 October 2004 07:39 PM
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fret boards never really seamed to bother me. perhaps because i never played in clubs or bars.
carlos |
Eric West
Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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posted 26 October 2004 07:39 PM
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I did my raised boards a year or so ago and really liked them. I'm getting white flatties on my Marrs, and might do another raised set later. We'll see. It's a nice visual break after 24 years and the white worn off the black ones.  EJL[This message was edited by Eric West on 26 October 2004 at 07:48 PM.] |
Harold Parris
Member From: Piedmont, Alabama USA
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posted 27 October 2004 08:23 PM
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Get some luminous powder and tape off your fret lines with painter's tape. Use a clear varnish or other good clear finish. Paint over the fret lines with the clear finish. Dust the lumunious powder over the wet finish. Allow it to dry for a few minutes and apply a new coat of clear. Dust this coat with luminous powder. Allow to dry a few minutes. Paint another coat of clear finish. Remove the masking tape after about ten minutes. Allow the finish to dry several hours. Your frets will "charge" up in light and remain luminous for about ten hours in total darkness. This pigment is safe to use and does a great job. I will look up trhe link to a powder source if you are interested. You can call it redneck technology or something like that but it works well and it will cost you about $15.[This message was edited by Harold Parris on 27 October 2004 at 08:25 PM.] |
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