The thread title says it all - I'm spec'ing out my dream Warmoth, which I'm planning on getting later this summer, and caught in a crisis, because although they do offer (durable, smooth) stainless steel frets, they can't do binding on a neck that has them because of how hard they are to cut/shape/something.
So basically, I REALLY want the classy look of binding, but I'm wondering approximately how long you guys think standard frets last before needing to be worked on/replaced, and how much you think it'd cost. I've been playing guitar for 8 years as of this summer, but of my two current axes, my RG is 4 1/2 years old, and my LTD is 3 years old (both bought new), and I don't think either needs work on the frets. Then again, I wouldn't really know how to tell, but assuming they're fine, that leads me to think standard frets (what are they, nickel?) can last a fair amount of time without needing any work done besides leveling. So really, are stainless steel frets worth the extra money and sacrificing of binding?
So basically, I REALLY want the classy look of binding, but I'm wondering approximately how long you guys think standard frets last before needing to be worked on/replaced, and how much you think it'd cost. I've been playing guitar for 8 years as of this summer, but of my two current axes, my RG is 4 1/2 years old, and my LTD is 3 years old (both bought new), and I don't think either needs work on the frets. Then again, I wouldn't really know how to tell, but assuming they're fine, that leads me to think standard frets (what are they, nickel?) can last a fair amount of time without needing any work done besides leveling. So really, are stainless steel frets worth the extra money and sacrificing of binding?
