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Posted by: MattE Feb 7 2008, 01:27 AM

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

Posted by: Nick325 Feb 7 2008, 01:36 AM

they give you better grip for the notes. helps with vibrato, bending, etc.

Posted by: MattE Feb 7 2008, 03:21 AM

I see, thanks for the quick reply!

Posted by: lavendell Feb 7 2008, 08:28 AM

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

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Feb 7 2008, 09:22 AM

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

Posted by: preownedguitar Feb 7 2008, 09:23 AM

I'd like to have that on my 2550e but I'd never do it myself hehe.

Posted by: MattE Feb 7 2008, 09:19 PM

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

Posted by: Nick325 Feb 7 2008, 09:25 PM

yes its probly better to do the top frets before u do the whole neck and my not like it

http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/scal1.htm

Posted by: holoshreder Feb 7 2008, 09:35 PM

nah i would never do that

for a lilbit more control? nah

toomany disadvantages for my taste

Posted by: KloCkWorXx Feb 8 2008, 04:48 PM

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

Posted by: stratman33 Feb 9 2008, 02:43 AM

i would like to have scalloped frets but i dare not do it myself and i dont know the cost...

Posted by: Nick325 Feb 9 2008, 02:48 AM

its not that hard u just have to take your time

i did it and i thought i wouldve mest mine up

Posted by: lavendell Feb 10 2008, 09:59 AM

+1

Posted by: muntahunta Feb 10 2008, 06:21 PM

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