While guitar shopping, you will often run across mention of the size of a guitar’s frets – “jumbo frets” or “medium jumbo frets” and so forth. What’s the difference? Why have different fret …

Medium Jumbo frets are only 0.036″ tall, whereas Jumbo frets are 0.055″ tall. This means Medium Jumbo frets are just over 50% taller than Jumbo Frets or 0.019″. Medium Jumbo and Jumbo …

The last category of fret size worth noting is the medium jumbo. As the name suggests, medium jumbo frets have dimensions that sit somewhere between modern narrow and tall frets and …

May 1, 2024 · 6130s are better known as ‘medium jumbo’ fret wires. This size is often used by Gibson on their more modern guitars. If you pick up a Fender Telecaster then play a Gibson …

Narrow tall frets are taller but thinner than medium jumbo frets. Narrow tall frets make hammer ons/ pulls offs/ bending easier, however they make it more likely to push notes out of tune. …

Medium jumbo frets are one of the most popular sizes available measuring 0.106″ wide and 0.036″ tall. Although not quite as wide as the jumbo or extra jumbo sizes, they are still …

Mar 15, 2025 · Medium jumbo frets offer a middle ground – not as diminutive as vintage frets but not as pronounced as full jumbo frets. According to some measurements, medium jumbo frets …

Dec 23, 2024 · Most guitars have anywhere from 20 to 24 frets, depending on the manufacturer and the type of guitar (electric vs. acoustic). The fret wires that lie in between these frets are …

Nov 24, 2023 · Scaling (sorry again) models such as the Gibson Les Paul, the Gibson SG, Fender Player Telecaster and Stratocaster, and the Fender American Ultra/Ultra Luxe Telecaster and …

Sep 12, 2024 · Medium, or medium jumbo frets strike a balance between ease of play and tonal precision. They offer a comfortable middle ground, making them a popular choice among …