Members Gizzyboo Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hey guys i got this annoying problem with my guitar. When i play A, F, D or E on the lower basic position, the chord sounds like crap. C and G sound fine because i'm pressing on the g-string. I filed the nut down a little and does not make a difference. On the upper frets, all chords sound good. i notice on the 2nd fret on the g-string, i can almost go up a full step by just pressing down hard on the string. What can be the problem? Replace the nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gizzyboo Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Just read my post above, TYPO, should read***** "C and G sound fine because i'm NOT pressing on the g-string." ******* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gizzyboo Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Just read my post above, TYPO, should read***** "C and G sound fine because i'm NOT pressing on the g-string." ******* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chad Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Does it have tall frets? Perhaps you are just pressing too hard when playing lower position chords. Tall frets require some technique adaptation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chad Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Does it have tall frets? Perhaps you are just pressing too hard when playing lower position chords. Tall frets require some technique adaptation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Chad Does it have tall frets? Perhaps you are just pressing too hard when playing lower position chords. Tall frets require some technique adaptation. I play low, wide frets and I still fall back on old habits and press too hard making something go sharp. And a sharp G string sounds painful!SRS if it's only doing it on yer G string it could be a nut slot not deep enough. You always want yer nuts real deep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Chad Does it have tall frets? Perhaps you are just pressing too hard when playing lower position chords. Tall frets require some technique adaptation. I play low, wide frets and I still fall back on old habits and press too hard making something go sharp. And a sharp G string sounds painful!SRS if it's only doing it on yer G string it could be a nut slot not deep enough. You always want yer nuts real deep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenJM Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 sounds like a nut issue. the angle of the string gets worse the closer you get to the nut... so the you're pulling on the string to fret it. Try this... 1. look at the strings above the first fret without fretting anything.... 2. then fret the strings on the first fret and look at the second fret... that distance should be identical to #1. If #1 is a lot higher than #2, then you're nut is the issue. 3. if you dont have the tools or experience filing a nut, take it to a tech. Its a $20 job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenJM Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 sounds like a nut issue. the angle of the string gets worse the closer you get to the nut... so the you're pulling on the string to fret it. Try this... 1. look at the strings above the first fret without fretting anything.... 2. then fret the strings on the first fret and look at the second fret... that distance should be identical to #1. If #1 is a lot higher than #2, then you're nut is the issue. 3. if you dont have the tools or experience filing a nut, take it to a tech. Its a $20 job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mschafft Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Pardon my asking : is it properly intonated at the bridge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mschafft Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Pardon my asking : is it properly intonated at the bridge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gizzyboo Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Intonation on the bridge is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gizzyboo Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Intonation on the bridge is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mschafft Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Maybe you have bigger frets and are used to smaller ones. Bigger frets take a soft touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mschafft Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Maybe you have bigger frets and are used to smaller ones. Bigger frets take a soft touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 I agree with the pressing too hard comments. Just press hard enough for the strings to contact the frets. Any harder, and you'll pull them sharp. You pretty much answered your own question " i can almost go up a full step by just pressing down hard on the string." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 I agree with the pressing too hard comments. Just press hard enough for the strings to contact the frets. Any harder, and you'll pull them sharp. You pretty much answered your own question " i can almost go up a full step by just pressing down hard on the string." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 It may be a nut issue as already suggested - it should only require a light touch and move a very small amount before contacting the first 2 frets. If you're going sharp by pressing too hard then might also be worth going up a string gauge to reduce excess pitch change through finger pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 It may be a nut issue as already suggested - it should only require a light touch and move a very small amount before contacting the first 2 frets. If you're going sharp by pressing too hard then might also be worth going up a string gauge to reduce excess pitch change through finger pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stomias Posted January 5, 2013 Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 My guitar tech of 50 years......"Gibson g string problems....Fender low e problems...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stomias Posted January 5, 2013 Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 My guitar tech of 50 years......"Gibson g string problems....Fender low e problems...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mielkea Posted January 5, 2013 Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 My LP does exactly the same thing! Same string, same sharpness. Bought an Earvana nut, but haven't put it on yet. I might just sell this guitar cause it's so useless to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mielkea Posted January 5, 2013 Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 My LP does exactly the same thing! Same string, same sharpness. Bought an Earvana nut, but haven't put it on yet. I might just sell this guitar cause it's so useless to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted January 5, 2013 Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 Likely a sticky nut or not cut deep enough (or both). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted January 5, 2013 Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 Yep. Nut slot isn't deep enough. Unless you have fret files, take it in for a pro setup. Are you using heavier strings than the OEM's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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