i have an old gibson lp dc jr, which frets out on the 17th fret on the first two strings (E, B).
the 16th and the 18th frets ring true.
but the 17th is muted and flat.
just want to make sure my understanding is right in this :
1. if the 17th fret is higher than the other frets, then it only needs to be filed down a bit, in level with the other frets and that should set things right.
2. but if the 17th fret is lower than the other frets, that could result in some major fret levelling all across the fretboard.
is the above understanding of the issue accurate? or am i missing other dynamics?
if it is case 1, is there any practical way for me to verify it?
i am going to take it to a guitar tech soon, but would like to have some insights on the issue before i go there.
appreciate the feedback.
the 16th and the 18th frets ring true.
but the 17th is muted and flat.
just want to make sure my understanding is right in this :
1. if the 17th fret is higher than the other frets, then it only needs to be filed down a bit, in level with the other frets and that should set things right.
2. but if the 17th fret is lower than the other frets, that could result in some major fret levelling all across the fretboard.
is the above understanding of the issue accurate? or am i missing other dynamics?
if it is case 1, is there any practical way for me to verify it?
i am going to take it to a guitar tech soon, but would like to have some insights on the issue before i go there.
appreciate the feedback.