Jumbo frets vs normal frets

Wider frets are often attributed a smoother, more buttery playing feel, which also makes it easier to bend strings. Ultimately, if you're mostly playing rock, heavier blues, or any shred or metal styles, you might prefer jumbo or medium-jumbo frets.

1. Are jumbo frets better?
2. Are jumbo frets good for beginners?
3. How does fret size affect playability?
4. What fret size is best?

Are jumbo frets better?

The main advantage of jumbo frets, is that when playing lead guitar runs, riffs and licks and solos, it is easier to bend the note by pushing the string towards the edge of the neck while fretting. Most frets classified as "jumbo" are both taller and wider than standard frets.

Are jumbo frets good for beginners?

If you are a beginner, or strictly a rhythm player, small to medium frets will do you great - easy chording and sliding from one barre chord to the next without feeling like your going over speed bumps. But if you are a lead player doing lots of bending and vibrato, the jumbo frets are the only way to go!

How does fret size affect playability?

Big frets = bigger tone, smaller frets equal more precise intonation. Ah, if it were just that easy; if there were only TWO fret sizes … big ones for those who want maximum tone, especially on single-string big bend solos, and small ones for those who want precise intonation.

What fret size is best?

Short frets like the 6230, 6150, and 6130 are good for people who really like to feel to fingerboard when they play chords. Whereas, jumbo or medium-jumbo frets feel smoother, provide extra sustain, and can let you bend without exerting as much force.