Fixing Damage To Frets Jtv89f

[Leftzilla]

My recently received JTV 89F fell from its stand and slammed in to my HD500.  Very lucky that the only damage was a small dent in the 15th fret between the B and High E string.  However doing bends on the high E in this area hangs up on this dent.

 

Could somebody suggest a good way to try and smooth this or will I need to bring to a luthier?  It really is more of a dent than say a divot.

[phil_m]

 I would think you'd want to get the damaged fret replaced. Shouldn't be a big deal for a luthier to do. I think sanding or filing it would probably only lead to more problems.

[Inerzia]

What Phil said. Have it replaced.

[toneman2121]

since it's relatively new, replace it.

 

if it was older, there might be a noticeable height difference due to wear, in which case, a luthier would be able to determine to replace or dress. point being moot.

[moondancer]

depends really on the depth of the hack. If it is small you can try to repair it. If no good result give it to a luthier. Normally he will file the whole fret-board to equal, there is enough material to do this. Replacing the fret is last thing to do, because there is a possibility to damage the wood while replacing. The frets have little hook to be kept in the wood. By removing a fret the wood can sliver.