So I thought I’d sit down and watch a couple of videos before I set out on the task ahead and I reckon my head needs to be in a good place before I even start the zero fret !
I did however fit the drop D tuner
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@Mac It’s been awhile since you got this. Did you ever get it installed? What’s the verdict?
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I don’t know how I missed this thread, but now I am really interested in this. Please let us know @Mac
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I looked at the packet again today and reckon I will have a go this weekend.
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And???
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And it never happened again. I really must do it but it’s not that far up the list atm.
Just finished finally getting my old Harley FXR ready for sale and there’s a few fencing jobs that are getting desperate. Motivation is a major issue
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Disregarding the tone, from a builder’s standpoint zero frets are great in that they perfectly position the strings at optimal height (if you like very low action) above the fretboard at the nut end of the neck with very little work involved. They are not that great if you need higher action, like with slap bass or slide guitar, or if you tend to really “dig in” as it can cause a lot of unwanted fret buzz/clank.
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I just ordered one and will install it on the Hofner as soon as I get it. It doesn’t appear to be very difficult.
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Finally fitted my Zero Glide kit.
Not as easily I’d hoped on the p bass due to a few dexterity issues but it’s on and I do like it. Certainly adds a little more resonance to the open strings
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Congrats @Mac . I love the way my Hofner sounds with the zero fret, especially with open strings.
I just ordered another zero fret for my ESP, which I plan to convert to BEAD.
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Thank you @PamPurrs .
It certainly wasn’t as bad as I first thought it would be but I’ve got to confess I’m glad it’s done and dusted 
As for sound a couple of hours passed very quickly whist I was trying her out 
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So, how many folks have installed a zero fret now?
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@Mac and @PamPurrs ?
I’m just looking back at this thread and curious if you think it’s a worthy project?
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I think @Wombat-metal has a zero fret on one of his basses.
I think it’s a worthy project, but it’s up to you if you think the same. I like to play open strings when it fits into economy of motion, and zero fret makes them sound much better. Now that I’ve done it, it’s not that difficult of a task.
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Good to know. Last year I started playing MTD basses, and they have zero fret as a stock build. I’ve loved the tone of these instruments. I think the 35” scale and zero fret are awesome.
I’ve been patiently waiting to hear what users think after the upgrade as a before and after comparison. Sounds like it gets a thumbs up!
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I found it a bit overwhelming to think about but when someone pointed out to me I “was comfortable changing a nut so what was the difference?” I went ahead with it. For the cost it’s really reasonable and the difference when playing an open string is noticeable.
Would I do it again?..…I ordered another one last night
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LOL zero fret is habit forming 
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It seems like just generally a good idea.
Though TBH I like my current open string sound too.
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Oh no.
Runs out of the room to shop for zero fret.
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They’re like $20 in the USA . You can double that here 
but still a cheap upgrade
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Actually, they’re $34.99 here in the USA, and if you want the black Delrin, it’s $44.99. I ordered the black Delrin for my ESP just cuz it will look better than the bone white one.
Those prices include FedEx shipping.
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