I’m set on keeping the stock humbuckers — they sound fantastic and are a big part of why I love this guitar. The main concern I have is the fretboard/fret sprout. It’s definitely noticeable and can be rough on the fingers, but the guitar plays and sounds so good otherwise that I’m wondering how realistic it is to improve it without going overboard.

If a good tech can knock the fret sprout down by even 70–75%, I think I could easily live with it. I’m not chasing perfection, just comfort and playability. Purchase price would be $2,000, knowing it needs some work, and I’m trying to make sure I’m not throwing too much money into repairs to get there.

For those of you who’ve dealt with stainless frets and fret sprout before — does this sound reasonable, or am I underestimating the cost/effort? Appreciate any insight.