Help me set up my guitar

neon_black88 · 01-02-2007, 06:26 AM

My main problem on my guitar ive found is that I cant do alot of high E string bends, because the neck bends outwards, so when I bend up from say fret 22, before I get a tone up, the note gets deadned by fret 24, what aspects of my guitars setup would be the problem for that? It doesnt seem to be that my action is to low, because its actually fairly high towards the fret 7 area.

Also is there an easy way to reduce string tension, but keep the same strings and tuning?

Korbain · 01-02-2007, 07:28 AM

what guitar we talking about here?

if its a guitar with a floyd rose or alike you can do a few things to maybe help fix your problem. though i ain't a professional with floyd rose trems or trems at all for that matter lol

neon_black88 · 01-02-2007, 07:49 AM

woopsy, sorry, its my 007 elite, its a hardtail. My main problem is is the bending issue. No professional assitance needed any insight is helpfull

OzzyC · 01-02-2007, 11:50 AM

from what i get of this it sounds like you should adjust the tesion rod for one(it should be SLIGHTLY concave that will make it lower in the area of the 7th fret

and slightly raise the action at the bridge on the treble side to the point where it doesnt choke off the note as you bend
(alternatly you could get a fret dress but thats fairly expensive and these first options should do the job well enough)

neon_black88 · 01-02-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzzyC

from what i get of this it sounds like you should adjust the tesion rod for one(it should be SLIGHTLY concave that will make it lower in the area of the 7th fret

and slightly raise the action at the bridge on the treble side to the point where it doesnt choke off the note as you bend
(alternatly you could get a fret dress but thats fairly expensive and these first options should do the job well enough)

Thankyou very much!

OzzyC · 01-02-2007, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neon_black88

Thankyou very much!

no prob

	sevenstring guitars		sevenstring registry		photo gallery		merch

01-02-2007, 06:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
neon_black88 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vic, Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,099 Real Name: Sam Main Seven: Schecter 007 Elite Rig: Peavey Valveking 112 Thanked: 30	Help me set up my guitar My main problem on my guitar ive found is that I cant do alot of high E string bends, because the neck bends outwards, so when I bend up from say fret 22, before I get a tone up, the note gets deadned by fret 24, what aspects of my guitars setup would be the problem for that? It doesnt seem to be that my action is to low, because its actually fairly high towards the fret 7 area. Also is there an easy way to reduce string tension, but keep the same strings and tuning?

01-02-2007, 07:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Korbain biatch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,725 Real Name: Aaron Main Seven: Ibby RG7620 X2n-7/blaze neck Rig: Line6 Flextone II XL Thanked: 7	what guitar we talking about here? if its a guitar with a floyd rose or alike you can do a few things to maybe help fix your problem. though i ain't a professional with floyd rose trems or trems at all for that matter lol http://www.myspace.com/korbainmusic (i need friends coz i just created it) haha

01-02-2007, 11:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
OzzyC :ubersquint: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,351 Real Name: AntonioPetrucci Main Seven: RG1527RB Main ERG: I can has ERG? Rig: GNX3000 Thanked: 17	from what i get of this it sounds like you should adjust the tesion rod for one(it should be SLIGHTLY concave that will make it lower in the area of the 7th fret and slightly raise the action at the bridge on the treble side to the point where it doesnt choke off the note as you bend (alternatly you could get a fret dress but thats fairly expensive and these first options should do the job well enough) You've got your head down You've got your eyes closed You look so pitiful now Your body encrusted with ash Breath heavy with toxins Hair singed and matted Clothes frayed and burnt You are left with nothing

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Welcome to sevenstring.org! You are currently viewing the site as a guest which gives you limited access to most features.

Most ad placements do not show to registered members. Register Now!

01-02-2007, 07:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
neon_black88 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vic, Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,099 Real Name: Sam Main Seven: Schecter 007 Elite Rig: Peavey Valveking 112 Thanked: 30	woopsy, sorry, its my 007 elite, its a hardtail. My main problem is is the bending issue. No professional assitance needed any insight is helpfull

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Whats the difference between a standard 6 string guitar and a 7 string guitar?	ensam varg	Beginner Central	8	04-01-2007 05:29 AM
Jason Becker in Guitar World's "Dear Guitar Hero"	DDDorian	General Music Discussion	6	11-08-2006 11:35 PM
Idon't need another guitar...I don't need another guitar...	Scott	Sevenstring Guitars	33	10-17-2006 01:01 PM
Amp or guitar, amp or guitar... ARGH!!!	Karl Hungus	Gear & Equipment	33	05-16-2006 11:14 PM


	Powered by vBulletin 3.7.2 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0 "777" Logo © Darren Wilson Content © 2008 Sevenstring.org LLC - Privacy Policy Affiliate Links Directory

» Pickups, Electronics & General Tech

Help me set up my guitar