strings not ringing

[hicks024]

hi

i have a 2008 SG Standard and when i bend on the 12th and 14th fret on the high e string it stops ringing. also i'm experiencing slight string Buzz on the lower strings when i strum a little harder. is this all because of the action or could it be something else?

 

Thanks

[80LPC]

If choking during bending only occurs at the 12th and 14th frets, you have uneven frets. Uneven frets are very common on guitars regardless of price.

 

Occasionally, this happens due to frets not being seated correctly, or slight movement of the fretboard with time. A good luthier / tech can locate the problem areas and dress the frets removing a minimum amount of material. On the other hand, you can raise the action so the strings will vibrate cleaner. If you don't mind a higher action, this is the way to go. For players who crave a low action, a fret level is the only way to go.

[Blackie]

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