Zoso1968 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 hey guys ive been having some trouble bending strings at the high frets in particular, about 13 on up. when i bend like more than a step (or even a half soemtimes) the string gets cut off... the only thing i can think of is taht its getting caught on the next fret, b/c its not touching either pickup..and im not touching it.... should i try to file down the fret? also, i know that with higher end guitars like les pauls and teles and strats and what not u can bend as far as ur wrist will let u really, but with mine being more low end from the 60s, i cant really bend anything past about a step and a half.... even at like the 7th fret.... is there neway to fix that? thanks guys edit: also, when i bend my fingers tend to catch the strings that are above the one im bending...how can i keep that from happening? thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarmaladeSkies Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 hey guys ive been having some trouble bending strings at the high frets in particular, about 13 on up. when i bend like more than a step (or even a half soemtimes) the string gets cut off... the only thing i can think of is taht its getting caught on the next fret, b/c its not touching either pickup..and im not touching it.... should i try to file down the fret? also, i know that with higher end guitars like les pauls and teles and strats and what not u can bend as far as ur wrist will let u really, but with mine being more low end from the 60s, i cant really bend anything past about a step and a half.... even at like the 7th fret.... is there neway to fix that? thanks guys edit: also, when i bend my fingers tend to catch the strings that are above the one im bending...how can i keep that from happening? thanks again When was the last time you changed your strings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoso1968 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 When was the last time you changed your strings? ive not changed them for a while, im going to within a week or so, but i dont think that thats the problem, b/c ,if i remember correctly, that happened to me as well right after i changed them... but then it might be that... i just figured that id ask here what the problem was when i was about to change them so if nething needed to be done i could do them while theyre off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 You might also consider trying different gauge strings when you replace the old ones. Try to figure out which ones you are most comfortable with. Of course, gauge also effects your tone, so be picky! Peace Cook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoso1968 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 You might also consider trying different gauge strings when you replace the old ones. Try to figure out which ones you are most comfortable with. Of course, gauge also effects your tone, so be picky! Peace Cook im using ernie ball 9's right now, except for the high e which is an 8, b/c i broke the first one and replaced it with an 8, but ive tried 8's before and they sounded rather terrible... haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 yeah im using 9's now aswell. 9s or 10s are my favorites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huw Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 hey guys ive been having some trouble bending strings at the high frets in particular, about 13 on up. when i bend like more than a step (or even a half soemtimes) the string gets cut off... the only thing i can think of is taht its getting caught on the next fret, b/c its not touching either pickup..and im not touching it.... should i try to file down the fret? Well I think that filing a fret might be part of the solution, but I really don't suggest that you try it yourself. For a start you need specialist tools... I would take it to a reputable luthier in your area, & he will be able to tell you what the problem is. It could just need a truss rod adjustment, which is easy (if you know what you're doing)& quick. On the other hand there could be a hump in the neck. If that's the case then maybe filing the frets would fix it, but maybe not. A decent luthier shouldn't charge too much for someting like a truss rod job, and even a fret dress shouldn't run too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoso1968 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Well I think that filing a fret might be part of the solution, but I really don't suggest that you try it yourself. For a start you need specialist tools... I would take it to a reputable luthier in your area, & he will be able to tell you what the problem is. It could just need a truss rod adjustment, which is easy (if you know what you're doing)& quick. On the other hand there could be a hump in the neck. If that's the case then maybe filing the frets would fix it, but maybe not. A decent luthier shouldn't charge too much for someting like a truss rod job, and even a fret dress shouldn't run too much. sweet thanks m8 my friend said something about some guy that he went to that was pretty good around us. You said that it wouldnt cost too much, could u be more specific please? trying to decide whether or not its worth it to get the adjustments or to just go ahead and get the other guitar Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huw Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 ...You said that it wouldnt cost too much, could u be more specific please? Well it's hard to be specific, because I don't know what the going rate is where you live. If I took a guitar to my luthier & it turned out that a truss rod adjustment was all it took, he'd probably only charge me for his time. Perhaps £20. A fret job would cost more: if he charged me anything up to, say, £50 I'd pay it without blinking. If it got nearer to £100 I'd be asking for clarification. My experience has been that small independant luthiers rely on word of mouth for a lot of business, therefore they will treat you well & not overcharge. You could always phone a few up & go with the cheapest quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoso1968 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Well it's hard to be specific, because I don't know what the going rate is where you live. If I took a guitar to my luthier & it turned out that a truss rod adjustment was all it took, he'd probably only charge me for his time. Perhaps £20. A fret job would cost more: if he charged me anything up to, say, £50 I'd pay it without blinking. If it got nearer to £100 I'd be asking for clarification. My experience has been that small independant luthiers rely on word of mouth for a lot of business, therefore they will treat you well & not overcharge. You could always phone a few up & go with the cheapest quote. sweet thanks m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsj Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 when i take my guitar to get set up, i usually pay about £20 /30 including restringing. that has included work on the frets and getting the fretbard oiled and the action and intonation set. i have a good guy ive been going to for years so maybe i get a good rate from him because of that. ive never taken it elsewhere so couldnt comment on how others might charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoso1968 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 when i take my guitar to get set up, i usually pay about £20 /30 including restringing. that has included work on the frets and getting the fretbard oiled and the action and intonation set. i have a good guy ive been going to for years so maybe i get a good rate from him because of that. ive never taken it elsewhere so couldnt comment on how others might charge how long does it usually take him to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsj Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 how long does it usually take him to do that? not long at all. i usually leave it with him and pick it up the next day. it just depends how busy the place you take it to is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Slocum Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 fretting out while bending means your truss rod needs adjusting. You can do it yourself. turn it one way in TINY increments and if it gets worse go the other direction. You may need to adjust your intonation at the bridge if you've had to make a large truss rod twea..or changed string gauges lol should have read the whole thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 A string bending question with no "Stringbender" answer.....that's not right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Truss rod adjust or fret buff and polish. HUW of course always has the best advice. I know because he says exactly what I would say!!! Wink wink HUW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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