 Scalloped Frets, purpose? |
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 Feb 7 2008, 01:27 AM
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Alright, I'm an aspiring Neoclassical shred metalist, and when I made the suggestion in my "Customize my Strat" thread, scalloped frets were mentions as a must for neoclassical playing.
I'm curious as to the purpose of scalloped frets in reference to what they do for the guitarist Thanks! -Matt |
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Feb 7 2008, 01:36 AM
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they give you better grip for the notes. helps with vibrato, bending, etc.
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Feb 7 2008, 03:21 AM
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QUOTE (Nick325 @ Feb 7 2008, 01:36 AM)  they give you better grip for the notes. helps with vibrato, bending, etc. I see, thanks for the quick reply! 
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Feb 7 2008, 08:28 AM
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QUOTE (Nick325 @ Feb 7 2008, 01:36 AM) they give you better grip for the notes. helps with vibrato, bending, etc. That's right! Some people have reported that they find it more difficult to play chords though. So make sure you try a scalloped neck before you do it on your own 
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Feb 7 2008, 09:22 AM
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hehe, I have a new... I scalloped my frets in my JEM !!!
and I'm so happy that makes my playing better, and I'm thinking in doing the same with my Ibanez 550 
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Feb 7 2008, 09:23 AM
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I'd like to have that on my 2550e but I'd never do it myself hehe.
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Feb 7 2008, 09:19 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: 16-May 07 From: North Carolina, USA Member No.: 1.878 |
So would you suggest a full neck scallop or just, say, frets 12 to 21?
Also I hear a lot about players scalloping their own necks. How does one go about doing that? A good bit of sophisticated equipment?  Thanks! -MattE |
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Feb 7 2008, 09:25 PM
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Feb 7 2008, 09:35 PM
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nah i would never do that
for a lilbit more control? nah toomany disadvantages for my taste -------------------- MEN! BANG YOUR HEAD...MEN! WAKE THE DEAD!
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Feb 8 2008, 04:48 PM
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theres no fret drag.. i hate when my fingers drag along the fretboard while bending.. or sometimes my nails will hit the fretboard.. n that always sucks
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Feb 9 2008, 02:43 AM
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i would like to have scalloped frets but i dare not do it myself and i dont know the cost...
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Feb 9 2008, 02:48 AM
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its not that hard u just have to take your time
i did it and i thought i wouldve mest mine up |
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Feb 10 2008, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE (Nick325 @ Feb 9 2008, 02:48 AM) its not that hard u just have to take your time +1 -------------------- |
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Feb 10 2008, 06:21 PM
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i done frets 17-24 with a 1/4" round file, a 1/2" round file, lots of different grades of sandpaper and alo of patients.
worked out pretty well, and aslong as you have patients, its easy -------------------- Guitars: Epiphone Les Paul Standard w/ Dual EMG 81 Pickups. Size 11 Strings. Ibanez GRG170DX w/ Scallopd frets 17-24 - w/ Dimebucker and APH-1. Tanglewood TW28 STR DLX CE INDIANA Acoustic Guitar NEW: Dean Deceiver w/ EMG 81/EMG 85 Pickups Effects: Pod XT Live AND Pod X3 Live Recording: Cubase SX3 My Bands Myspace Act Of Silence Songs: Fly From The Inside (Cover) So Far Away Down Break The Cycle Never Again (Cover) Crash Wake Me More Acoustic Songs: Chris Kerswell Soundclick Page Check out Munta's Step By Step Songwriting Lesson |
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