Guitar Problem

1eyed_jack · Unread post by **1eyed_jack** » Sat Aug 30, 2003 11:39 am

Ok, so a few minutes ago I went to play a song that I haven't played in awhile, probably a month or so. And in the song, there is a part where it uses barre chords going up the neck, starting at the 5th fret, then 7th then 10th. Well it sounded like hell when it got to the 7th and 10th. I thought i was playing it wrong so i looked it up again and i was playing it right. So I picked up my frineds guitat and it sounded perfect. For some reason my guitar doesn't like those chords. I have an electric tuner and I know my guitar is in tune. All normal chords sound pretty good. I did get new strings a little bit ago, Dean Markleys. Is it a problem with the strings or do i need to get it looked at. Thanks.

isaac · Unread post by **isaac** » Sat Aug 30, 2003 12:09 pm

probably not a problem with the strings...you might want to have the guitar checked out. could be the bridge, the neck, a variety of things. better safe than sorry.

1eyed_jack · Unread post by **1eyed_jack** » Sat Aug 30, 2003 12:13 pm

The reason i was thinking strings is cause i had my guitar restung, and then I broke a string. I didn't feel like it taking it in, and ive seen people replace strings a million times so i tried it myself. The original strings were light, and the new one was medium, but I thought the two D strings were the same size. Would it make a big difference if they weren't?

isaac · Unread post by **isaac** » Sat Aug 30, 2003 12:20 pm

yeah...heh. it might be that you switched gauges. some guitars need to be taken into the shop if you're wanting to change gauges.

1eyed_jack · Unread post by **1eyed_jack** » Sat Aug 30, 2003 12:31 pm

ok, i think i might just try buying new strings, see how that goes and then go from there. Do you know some good strings that sound good?

isaac · Unread post by **isaac** » Sat Aug 30, 2003 12:32 pm

hehe. the two that these boards use are either elixers or d'addarios.

but many people will argue one against the other. if you're buying new strings to test, just buy the one that's cheaper, because you can't really go wrong with either. make sure you snag lights this time, though.

1eyed_jack · Unread post by **1eyed_jack** » Sat Aug 30, 2003 12:34 pm

ha, i will, thanks for the help man

fatjack · Unread post by **fatjack** » Sat Aug 30, 2003 12:35 pm

your intonation is probably off, or your action might just be really high

ericwormann · Unread post by **ericwormann** » Sun Aug 31, 2003 2:15 am

fatjack wrote:your intonation is probably off, or your action might just be really high

The intonation is definitely the problem. This means the length of the strings between the bridge and nut is wrong for the guitar, causing it to sound in tune when you play open strings but not in tune when you fret the strings, usually progressively worse as you go up the neck. I would guess it was caused when you put heavier strings on it, putting more stress on the neck causing it to bend a little. But then again, I am a moron and have been wrong plenty of times before.

1eyed_jack · Unread post by **1eyed_jack** » Sun Aug 31, 2003 6:47 pm

winglet82 wrote:
fatjack wrote:your intonation is probably off, or your action might just be really high
The intonation is definitely the problem. This means the length of the strings between the bridge and nut is wrong for the guitar, causing it to sound in tune when you play open strings but not in tune when you fret the strings, usually progressively worse as you go up the neck. I would guess it was caused when you put heavier strings on it, putting more stress on the neck causing it to bend a little. But then again, I am a moron and have been wrong plenty of times before.

If I switch strings am I good then, or is the damage already done and i need to have a bigger problem fixed.

Pickles · Unread post by **Pickles** » Sun Aug 31, 2003 6:53 pm

i remember one time i was playing a gig with some friends and i had forgotten a pic. i was using my 12 string at the time, and i noticed that when i played E (079900) it sounded dead. i was using a heavy gauge pic that i borrowed from a friend.

another thing is that dean markleys suck. they sound good for a day and then they die.

if youve switched gauges you almost definately have to get it checked.

1eyed_jack · Unread post by **1eyed_jack** » Sun Aug 31, 2003 7:33 pm

thanks for the help guys, im leaving in a few minutes to get it checked out, ill let you know how it went when i get back.

saleen · Unread post by **saleen** » Sun Aug 31, 2003 8:05 pm

try seeing if your notes are in tune at the 12th fret............... that way you will know.

DrFartbrain · Unread post by **DrFartbrain** » Mon Sep 01, 2003 3:20 pm

He should also check:

(a.) Did you stretch the strings enough when you restrung?
(2.) Is there a large difference in the action between your and your friend's guitars?
(III.) Intonation, as well.

EVERY SINGLE GUITAR PLAYER, NO MATTER WHAT LEVEL, SHOULD KNOW HOW TO RESTRING ON THEIR OWN. Taking it to somebody else is bad...what if a string breaks at an inopportune time? Learning to restring is a crucial lesson...I can't conceive of calling somebody a guitarist if they can't (which takes care of all my loser wannabe punk rock friends).

skilly · Unread post by **skilly** » Mon Sep 01, 2003 4:29 pm

i love this board, i learn so much just from reading

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