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14th Fret is too high

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Big Dan
Posted 2011-05-20 6:17 PM (#1551)
Subject: 14th Fret is too high


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I was wanting to lower the action on my '78 Balladeer, so before I did anything, I checked the frets with a good straight-edge. I found that the 14th fret is higher than the rest. Also, there is a minimal tinny buzz when playing that fret especially on the high E. (Humidity has always been fine.) SO, what would be the simplest preferred method of resolving this? Tweaking the truss rod or leveling the fret?

Also Mr. Moderator, could I please get access to the General Forum? Thanks...
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standing
Posted 2011-05-20 11:29 PM (#1552 - in reply to #1551)
Subject: Re: 14th Fret is too high



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Location: Texas		Sounds like the fret has popped up a little. If it were me, I'd try a couple of light taps on the fret with a rubber mallet to try to reseat it before trying anything more invasive. Just be sure to put support under the neck and don't overdo it.

I solved a similar problem on an electric guitar over a year ago, and the fret has not popped back up (so far.)
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