Fingerboard binding size & fret wire size

[basshead]

I've searched and searched but I can't find any reference to what size binding I need to start with to re-bind the neck/fingerboard on my '77. Can anyone tell the size please?

Also, what fret wire should I use for a re-fret? I've seen quite a few differing answers for this but would like something original (or close to) to re-fret my '77.

As usual, thanks in advance for any help

[jingle_jangle]

You should start with binding that's 1/4" wide by 1/16" thick. Glue it place in the rabbet and scrape it to theproper dimension and contour.

Rick frets are small...about .084 wide or so and .070 high before they are leveled.

[basshead]

Thanks Paul. So basically start out with the same size binding as for the body?

Is there a particular fret wire you use or recommend mate?

[jingle_jangle]

Whoops! meant to say .040" high on the fretwire. Same binding as body to start, Stew-Mac #0148 is very close to original.

[collin]

Paul, do you know where to get the very thin, small fretboard binding as used in 60s-era Ricks?

All the modern celluloid stuff is too thick (and wide) unless its extensively scrapped down or sanded to desired thickness (thinness?).

[jingle_jangle]

As I mentioned above, I use standard body binding and then scrape and sand to the proper contour.
I get my binding (real celluloid) from axinc.net.

[basshead]

Whoops! meant to say .040" high on the fretwire. Same binding as body to start, Stew-Mac #0148 is very close to original.

Thanks mate. I bought some 0148 from Stewmac.