darling67 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Hey all! I love my Epi ES-339 P90 Pro—it's a favorite guitar in my line-up. However, it has an annoying issue that no other guitar I own does: The high E string slips off the edge of the fretboard when I execute a pull-off. I have to tune the string way down, to loosen it, in order to get the string back in-line on the fretboard. Would suck big time if that happened during a gig! Anyone else have this issue with either a 339 or 339 P90? Is this just a matter of putting heavier gauge strings on her? I typically use light gauge... 10's, depending on the string manufacturer. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Does it get stuck under a fret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Does it get stuck under a fret? Yeah, I guess that is the crux of the matter. Thus the string being stuck. Do the fret ends need to be filed-down? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve112 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Yeah, I guess that is the crux of the matter. Thus the string being stuck. Do the fret ends need to be filed-down? Thanks! Yes, a string should not be able to wedge under a fret, regardless of the gauge. It's not an uncommon problem but a luthier could do a check on your frets for proper seating as well as the protruding end(s). Sometimes it's possible to humidify the guitar until the neck expands to re-seat the fret ends if it was caused by low humidity after manufacture and storage. If filing is required, unless you have a little experience and the tools, you and your guitar will benefit from a tech's attention. I'm also sure that a good tech would be happy to discuss the issue and solution(s) thereby turning this into a learning experience. This is not too serious an issue so don't fret (pun alert) about it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Yes, a string should not be able to wedge under a fret, regardless of the gauge. It's not an uncommon problem but a luthier could do a check on your frets for proper seating as well as the protruding end(s). Sometimes it's possible to humidify the guitar until the neck expands to re-seat the fret ends if it was caused by low humidity after manufacture and storage. If filing is required, unless you have a little experience and the tools, you and your guitar will benefit from a tech's attention. I'm also sure that a good tech would be happy to discuss the issue and solution(s) thereby turning this into a learning experience. This is not too serious an issue so don't fret (pun alert) about it. :) Thanks! I'll bring her in to my guy to have a look... ... and pun totally appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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