Playing Bends On Schecter Hellraiser |
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Oct 25 2009, 01:25 AM
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For those who own Schecter Hellraiser or have played it,
How do you all feel playing bends on C-1 Schecter Hellraiser. It just isn't happening for me. Maybe im lacking finger strength but it seems the strings are just too tight to carry out whole note bends, especially on 1st and 2nd strings, higher notes. Or is it my guitar that needs to be setup properly? but how? It's a fixed bridge. Im using d'addario .009 strings. I haven't played another schecter before so cant compare. how is your schecter hellraiser treating you in terms of playing bends? -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
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Oct 25 2009, 02:38 AM
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Ask any guitarist (or basketball player) and they'll all tell you: put more fingers on it. More fingers gives you more strength if you are weak but it also gives you more control even when you are strong.
So. Get more fingers behind the one you're trying to bend with. Lock them in place and give your wrist a little turn. You'll to get great sounding bends and you won't injure yourself. -------------------- ::jafomatic
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Oct 25 2009, 11:15 AM
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Thanks guys, I guess I have to work on finger strength .. i guess i gotta find those Captain of Crush grippers i bought last year and start workin on em
 .. I do add 1 or 2 fingers behind the bend. I do put my hand over the fretboard for whole note bends or else i'm just not able to pull em.Not too keen to change the tuning of the guitar as most of my exercises and songs are suited to standard E. Is there a lighter gauge than .009? If yes, any recommendations? Thanks a ton for the suggestions.. much appreciated.. -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
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Oct 25 2009, 11:22 AM
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QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Oct 25 2009, 12:18 PM)  You already have a light gauge strung to your guitar so that's not the problem!!! You are simply lacking fingerstrength! Sounds tough but the only solution is, and I am quoting myself here, to man up and dig your fingers into those strings!!! Bend until you have calluses on your fingertips and then BEND EVEN MORE! It's just like weightlifting, you have to build up strength until it becomes easy and natural for you to work the strings arround. It shouldn't take too long with 09s; Stevie Ray Vaughan played 13 gauge strings and you never heard him complain while bending!!! Thanks Zakk ... *Zen runs and get some protein shakes in his system* I'll bend em like they've never been bent before !!! Cheers. -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
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