Members Sigel_TTD Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Is it possible for it to start cutting out sustain as a whole, as well as the ease of pinch harmonics? Just wondering because it seems like I don't get the same response of pinch harmonics on the lower two strings (E, A, D) as I do on the higher three strings. It seems like the pinch harmonics as a whole on the lower strings get cut off and die instantly; they really don't sustain at all. It also seems like my guitar should be sustaining a lot more than it really is. Simply put, to a certain extent, would raising my action give me a little more sustain as well as more ease with pinch harmonics on the lower strings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RedYagiDY Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Its more likely to he the hight of your pick-ups then your action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted January 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 23, 2008 Is it possible for it to start cutting out sustain as a whole, as well as the ease of pinch harmonics? Just wondering because it seems like I don't get the same response of pinch harmonics on the lower two strings (E, A, D) as I do on the higher three strings. It seems like the pinch harmonics as a whole on the lower strings get cut off and die instantly; they really don't sustain at all. It also seems like my guitar should be sustaining a lot more than it really is. Simply put, to a certain extent, would raising my action give me a little more sustain as well as more ease with pinch harmonics on the lower strings? I'd try lowering the pickups first. I've only recently found a guitar with an action that I consider too low, an 82 LP Deluxe, so I lowered the pickups and raised the action just a tad, as it was choking bends a bit too much. I'd suggest just having a play, you can discover some wonderful things when changing pickup heights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sigel_TTD Posted January 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Ah, that might be a problem since my RGT320 has it's pickups mounted to the guitar, so theres chance of getting them lower than they already are. Besides that the pickups are EMG's, I pretty sure they are not height-sensitive IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted January 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 23, 2008 Ah, that might be a problem since my RGT320 has it's pickups mounted to the guitar, so theres chance of getting them lower than they already are. Besides that the pickups are EMG's, I pretty sure they are not height-sensitive IIRC. You're down to raising the action then:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sigel_TTD Posted January 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 You're down to raising the action then:lol: haha is it likely that this will help though? Or would it not make a significant difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GarysBlues Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Action could definatly be to low. Well, first off when you start fret buzz then I consider the action to low. But I have Two Electrics in a PRS and a Tele that the action can be so low without buzzing, that it bothers me. What happens with me, is I have more trouble getting under the string for bends. I have to fight the guitar more, and I don't like it. But if low. low is your thing? Drop the pups as mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GarysBlues Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Also certain pick-ups can be very close with no problems as mentioned. Lace Sensors are another that can go very low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted January 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 23, 2008 haha is it likely that this will help though? Or would it not make a significant difference? Just try it, you just put it back if you don't find joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sigel_TTD Posted January 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Yea I've got some slight buzzing on the lower strings, its not noticeable while playing plugged in but definitely there when unplugged. I do play in drop C (I know, I know) but am using 11-50 DR strings. It sounds like the Low C string it hitting the frets when I palm mute it unplugged, this normal for down tuning? Would raising the action help this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sigel_TTD Posted January 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Just try it, you just put it back if you don't find joyTruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GarysBlues Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Yea I've got some slight buzzing on the lower strings, its not noticeable while playing plugged in but definitely there when unplugged. I do play in drop C (I know, I know) but am using 11-50 DR strings. It sounds like the Low C string it hitting the frets when I palm mute it unplugged, this normal for down tuning? Would raising the action help this problem? You know what you do. While your pludded in and hear the Buzz. Raise the action on that particular string till its gone. Then see where your at. As far as Common? Ya, any string could buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Action can DEFINITELY be too low. For rhythm: I can't stand it when the strings rattle on the frets and, for lead, I like to be able to get a little fingertip flesh UNDER the string when bending. Basically: I've found you get the best sound and feel when you use the heaviest strings and the highest action you can comfortably handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Yup, action can get too low. One of my strats have VERY low action, and it's a bit of a problem for sustain when i get caught up in the moment and pick too hard Definit string rattle/cutting out then - but then, I could just play properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mc5nrg Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 The concise answer to the OP is yes. The lower strings should normally be a tad higher than the trebles, regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rydock Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Sometimes I have trouble bending strings when the action is too low. Maybe it's my technique or something, but when the action is too low while I do bends, my finger goes over the the lower strings and it gets really annoying. I've adapted to this by muting the unplayed strings, but I don't have this problem with higher action strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sweetbabyjezuz Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 To avoid starting another thread: The high E string (higher pitch/thinner string) on my Carvin DC400 is giving me some problems. It's like 1 out of every 2 times I go to fret something/grab/bend attempt, etc on it, it sort of slips off of the fretboard, and then just plinks. It's not technique as it's only this guitar that it occurs with. I was wondering is it because the action is to low on that side? Or is it a nut/bridge problem? Frets they're pretty new stainless steel ones? It's just annoying when i'll be mid-solo and go for the high string and then it'll slip off the frets or i'll attempt to bend and can't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted January 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 23, 2008 To avoid starting another thread:The high E string (higher pitch/thinner string) on my Carvin DC400 is giving me some problems. It's like 1 out of every 2 times I go to fret something/grab/bend attempt, etc on it, it sort of slips off of the fretboard, and then just plinks. It's not technique as it's only this guitar that it occurs with. I was wondering is it because the action is to low on that side? Or is it a nut/bridge problem? Frets they're pretty new stainless steel ones?It's just annoying when i'll be mid-solo and go for the high string and then it'll slip off the frets or I'll attempt to bend and can't get it. My answer to slipping high E's is to check whether the neck lines up correctly, i.e. does the high E look parallel all the way along the board?If it does, then I usually cure this by cutting a new nut that puts the low E closer to the edge as low E bends are bent down away from the edge (although, so should high E's, be bent up away from the edge that is;)) and thus the high E comes further away from the edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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