About this episode

Eric and Nat answer listener questions about various guitar-related issues.

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding mystery goo seeping out from under a Mustang Bass pickguard, No-caster Pickups, headstock repairs, Alnico magnets becoming demagnetized, a vintage Fender Jaguar with mysteriously low output, and the ol’ standby, “Are vintage Gibson frets in the wrong place?” To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.

People in this episode

Host: Eric Daw

Guest: Nat

Topics covered

• listener questions
• guitar repairs
• pickup issues
• magnet demagnetization
• vintage instruments

Keywords

• listener questions
• guitar repairs
• Mustang Bass
• Fender Jaguar
• Gibson frets

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mustang Bass, No-caster Pickups, Alnico magnets, Fender Jaguar, Gibson frets

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