Members kayman121 Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 Never crosses my mind. I rarely go above 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Krallum Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 They're called adult guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JordanQ Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 with an double cut away guitar, i wouldn't own one without 22. for a single, i would cruise 21 like it was no ones buisness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 Really hows that?[/quoteEVHVaiSatrianiMalmsteenEvery one made alot of money playing well beyond the 7th fret.I understand what KR means, but it doen't apply to all situations. There not exactly money machines more cult acts (apart from Van Halen but there synth pop made them the cash), Eddy plays 21 frets too and so does Malmsteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cap'n'crunch Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 The US Standards have 22 frets... . I never understood Fenders reasoning for that. Why not just make them all 22 frets ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JBecker Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 I don't think I've ever played the 21st fret, forget about the 22nd or 24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aibric Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 I don't think I've ever played the 21st fret, forget about the 22nd or 24th. If you play leads and add harmonies, you can easily run out of high notes on a 21 or 22 fret guitar. Its more of something you run up against recording though, in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheik_Yerbouti Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 :poke: Ya interested in "squatting and gobbling"?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Keebz Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 It wouldn't bother me, I hardly ever play past the 15th fret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dainbramage0 Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 TWENTY ONE FRETS OF BRUTALITY!! I dunno about y'all by all my gut fiddles come with 3 frets and 2 strings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 it's really a drag when you don't have those extra 6 notes though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pioneerprogress Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 If you play leads and add harmonies, you can easily run out of high notes on a 21 or 22 fret guitar. Its more of something you run up against recording though, in my experience.Harmonies work both higher and lower ya know If you run out of space just go to a higher string and honestly anything that high on the high e is too much anyway, at least for me. 21 frets is perfectly fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FBird Nation Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 There not exactly money machines more cult acts (apart from Van Halen but there synth pop made them the cash), Eddy plays 21 frets too and so does Malmsteen All those mentioned are highly successful, not "cult acts"...I'm sure the checks they receive for their work don't say "cult act" on them.EVH was successful loooong before their synthpop days (I'm assuming you mean "Jump")You don't have to be played on commercial radio to be successful; just ask Frank Zappa (if he were still around, that is) or most major jazz, blues and classical musicians)....and the 21-fret thing wasn't what I was referring to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Filter500 Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 [YOUTUBE]_sj_U6vObUA[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 It kinda bugs me, but its more in looks I think. I can deal without during playing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Markymarc1979 Posted April 3, 2010 Members Share Posted April 3, 2010 I'm not a shredder; my soloing style rarely takes me that high. I don't think I've ever needed a 24th fret. I don't play metal. Yep same here, although I play some metal now and then, but my 98 Hardtailed strat has the 22nd fret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clinically Deaf Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 I never understood Fenders reasoning for that. Why not just make them all 22 frets ? I've often wondered this too. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 I've often wondered this too. Anyone know?Its an extra $500 for that 22nd fret.Is it worth it to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members redeye5 Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 i dont really need more than 12 frets lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 i dont really need more than 12 frets lol Scott Ian. 12 fret guitar, 4 strings.Simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tawlks Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 Its an extra $500 for that 22nd fret. Is it worth it to you? Glue on another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny Two Tone Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 I've come across a ton of songs that have huge 22nd fret bends (to step up to a 24th fret note). As far as 24 frets; the only time I've actually needed 24 frets is when I'm playing some Petrucci (eg. In "Damage Control" he bends the 24th up a half step). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Travisaurus Rex Posted April 4, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 It kinda bugs me, but its more in looks I think.I can deal without during playing... This too. I never said anything about needing 24 or more frets. 22 is just fine. I play a lot of Satch, Vai Petrucci kind of stuff and I use 22 more often than not. A lot of you guys don't play leads or anything other than pentatonic scales and can deal with 21 frets. I prefer to use every bit of the fretbaord including 22 frets. Oh and Sheik, I have family in Jacksonville. Next time I head that way I will give you a call. You coming to ampfest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayman121 Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 This too. I never said anything about needing 24 or more frets. 22 is just fine. I play a lot of Satch, Vai Petrucci kind of stuff and I use 22 more often than not. A lot of you guys don't play leads or anything other than pentatonic scales and can deal with 21 frets. I prefer to use every bit of the fretbaord including 22 frets. Oh and Sheik, I have family in Jacksonville. Next time I head that way I will give you a call. You coming to ampfest? I play leads 95% of the time, NEVER pentatonic, and rarely ever go above fret 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Travisaurus Rex Posted April 4, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 I play leads 95% of the time, NEVER pentatonic, and rarely ever go above fret 19. But you DO go above 19. Wouldn't you miss that extra fret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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