Bolt on neck refret or replace

[ClintN667]

I have an Ibanez S series guitar and I really like it but I would like to have stainless frets. If I break down and actually decide to do it would it make more sense to get a new neck or get it refretted?

 

[japetus]

Do you mean buying a new neck, then getting it refretted or finding a S wizard neck already with stainless frets (if that exists?) If it's the former and the neck is in good shape, I would just refret your current neck.

 

[Fiesta Red]

Refret

 

[ClintN667]

Do you mean buying a new neck, then getting it refretted or finding a S wizard neck already with stainless frets (if that exists?) If it's the former and the neck is in good shape, I would just refret your current neck.

Yeah I was thinking to try to find a Wizard neck with stainless frets. After looking I don't think it would be easy to find.

 

[CrystalSky]

I’m wondering where from the new neck thoughts even came from?

 

[ClintN667]

I’m wondering where from the new neck thoughts even came from?

It being a bolt on.

 

[rsm]

if you like the neck and guitar, refret.

...or just get a new guitar.

 

[scriptphase]

Refret if you like the tone of the guitar. To save money, I’ve gone replacement neck twice, and I’ll never do it again. Changed the tone too much.

 

[CrystalSky]

It being a bolt on.

I mean, it is a factory guitar, why would one be considering replacement instead of refret?

Do you swap your engine instead of oil change? ?

 

[Racerxrated]

Definitely re fret. If you already like the neck, even if you order a new one with the same profile, it could still feel different...I wouldn't take that chance.