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Dead note
I put a Gotoh Bridge and tailpiece on my beloved epi lp classic and now, whilst jamming to Stormy Monday, one of the notes (only one as far as I know) went dead
 ... it happens only on the 18th fret on the high E string when I bend it... That one note just doesn't sustain anymore Can anyone tell me how to solve this/how this happens? I've already raised the bridge a bit, but to no avail... Grtz, Mesa.
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12-01-2008, 05:17 PM
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Re: Dead note
High 19th fret I am guessing. Perhaps a little 0000 steel wool is in order,
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Re: Dead note
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How did the guitar sound before? Was there a real problem with the stock bridge? |
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12-01-2008, 05:55 PM
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Re: Dead note
That happened to my Squier, where like four frets on the High e went dead only when I bended them. But I don't think that should happen with ur classic, its probably just "change" as dennis said.
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12-02-2008, 02:07 AM
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Re: Dead note
Can't see it being the bridge are you sure its not fretting out. String height the same as before? Maybe string gauge change as well as new bridge? New brand of string , relief change when you took the strings off?
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12-02-2008, 09:42 AM
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Re: Dead note
Well... The new bridge and tailpiece: seemed like a nice upgrade along with a bone nut that I had done a while ago... I just really like my Les Paul and I decided to put some loving into it...
String gauge didn't change: still the same .10 - .46 Elixirs... It puzzles me...maybe I didn't put enough pressure, being new strings and all?? I think it's that because 5 mins ago, when I really tried, it sustained somewhat... Grtz and thanks for the response... Mesa
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 ....or a musical Bermuda Triangle....  ??????? 
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  musical black hole falls in line with STRING THEROY i think.
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Damn it! I knew that the LHC was based upon my awesome bending technique... Talk about copyright infringement...
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Re: Dead note
OK... so you have a sting fretting out and as you continue to try it - it gets better?
Get some 0000 steel wool and start rubbing the frets in CIRCULAR motion IN FRONT of the fret that's giving you grief. So if 18 is dying rub from 19 to 22 in a CIRCULAR motion.
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