Want to Buy: single piece of tall or tallest fret wire

Hey all,

I need a single 3" or so piece of tall or "tallest" fret wire to finish a rebuild. I'm working on a CB Bass for a customer who gave me an old beater short scale to use for parts. The neck has a zero fret that I refretted with medium wire like all the rest, but now I'm having trouble getting the action down where I'd like it. Part of the problem is that I have very little relief in the neck (only three strings now, and it must have some backbow)  but I think I can get things down a bit lower if I "raise" the zero fret by replacing it with taller fret wire. I'd just buy some from Gitty (great guy, great service) but I have a ton of medium wire and I don't see needing any more of the taller wire in the future. Anyone got a piece that they can mail me cheap?

Thanks,
Chester

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Permalink Reply by Mr.C on November 25, 2011 at 3:54pm
Have some jumbo fretwire.when i fret the neck i can send you the leftover if i have it i lt ya know
Permalink Reply by Chester Winowiecki on November 26, 2011 at 3:51am

Thanks man, but I don't think this is an issue anymore...my customer doesn't seem to care about the high action. I appreciate the offer though.

Best,

Chester

Permalink Reply by Mr.C on November 26, 2011 at 4:57am
No prob semed sill to have to buy it. Figured i offer

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