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Post by Hohn on Jun 25, 2012 12:53:28 GMT -7
I used to think I had to have a 22 fret or 24 fret guitar. Since playing my new 21-Fret Tele, I've realized I've totally overblown this. The extra fret doesn't make a meaningful difference.
I've played a couple 24 fret guitars and while the access is nice, I spend so little time up there that it seemed to add little value.
Definitely not worth sacrificing tone for.
JH
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Post by Dustin on Jun 25, 2012 13:10:20 GMT -7
You mean to tell me there's notes past the 12th fret?! ;D
- The Rhythm Player
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Post by Harvey on Jun 25, 2012 13:35:33 GMT -7
Do they make a 3 fret neck....
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Post by greenblues58 on Jun 25, 2012 14:17:01 GMT -7
Well Jimi and Stevie seemed to do OK with 21!
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Post by boptometrist on Jun 25, 2012 15:06:54 GMT -7
I heard Martin Taylor separate the neck into the Money end and the Dusty end. I think he attributed that to Chet.
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Jun 25, 2012 16:22:58 GMT -7
With fingers like mine, anything above the 15th fret doesn't see much daylight, so makes no difference to me
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Post by helmi on Jun 25, 2012 16:40:47 GMT -7
I used to think I had to have a 22 fret or 24 fret guitar. Since playing my new 21-Fret Tele, I've realized I've totally overblown this. The extra fret doesn't make a meaningful difference. I've played a couple 24 fret guitars and while the access is nice, I spend so little time up there that it seemed to add little value. Definitely not worth sacrificing tone for. JH DITTO! I couldn't agree more personally. bit i am amazed at the people i see play way up there with speed and amazingly accurate precision.
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Post by buckeyebob on Jul 2, 2012 8:06:21 GMT -7
22 frets come in handy for me on certain songs. Never had a guitar with 24 fret though.
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Post by greenblues58 on Jul 2, 2012 10:28:32 GMT -7
The oddest thing I tried was a 24 fret SG. With the neck join and position of the 12th fret to say a Les Paul is confusing enough as it is.
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Post by zpilot on Jul 2, 2012 22:04:07 GMT -7
I recently played a show where we changed the key of a song (Rockin' Robin) and the flutist could not hit a certain note it because it was now out of his range. Fortunately my metal covered neck pickup on my Tele was exactly in the right position where I could use it to fret the note. Who needs 24 frets (or 26) anyway.
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Post by scottc on Jul 10, 2012 8:28:43 GMT -7
All depends on the guitar for me...Most of mine (Fender's included) have 22 Frets and that's what I am used to and like, but have played (and owned) some with 21 and 24 and usually adapt OK
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2012 17:36:51 GMT -7
Looks like Jimi got a little use out of the upper register.
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Post by Eddie on Jul 10, 2012 18:11:38 GMT -7
I actually have an aversion to guitars with more than 22 frets. 21 or 20 is even better for me. The 24 fret guitars I've owned and played gave me trouble.
I'm one of those guys that doesn't like the sound of a note played on an electric guitar above the 15th fret or so. Just a personal preference thing. Most of what I do - even when soloing is below the 15th.
Eddie
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2012 19:26:19 GMT -7
I don't play much above 15 myself. I'd like to though.
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Post by brayks on Jul 11, 2012 13:45:25 GMT -7
Only ever needed number 22 for a few tunes. Adapted most others. I am however having soulmate guitars make me a 24 fret neck to replace the 24 fret jobbie on a custom tele I had made and bartered for. Never really tried it before 'cause I never really liked the neck as it was. Should be interesting when it finally arrives...
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