Funky Dunky Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My Sterling has developed a dead spot at the 17th fret on the D string. I've had it 8 months and it wasn't there until a couple of weeks ago. Any ideas why this would have happened, and how do I fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Slightly loosen then re tighten up the neck screws? That has worked in the past *I'd probably slacken the strings off somewhat first Edited September 16, 2015 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Changed strings recently or need a change of strings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1442435861' post='2867011'] My Sterling has developed a dead spot at the 17th fret on the D string. I've had it 8 months and it wasn't there until a couple of weeks ago. Any ideas why this would have happened, and how do I fix it? [/quote] What on earth are you doing up there? Don't you know the money is in the first 5 frets! Only joking! Seriously, is the string choking out at all on the next fret? This can happen if you have a low action and then the neck moves a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1442437834' post='2867040'] What on earth are you doing up there? Don't you know the money is in the first 5 frets! [/quote] I haven't long changed the strings, actually. Loosening the neck screws scares me! To be more accurate, it is more of a choked sound than actually completely dead. It is restricted to that one fret only, and when I fret the note it has a sitar-like quality with a slight buzz to it. The frets either side of it sound perfectly healthy. Just that note, just that string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 It may be a slightly high or low fret that's choking that particular note. As a test, try raising the action on the D string. If that alleviates it then you may need a bit of fret levelling in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 You can easily check whether a high fret is the culprit. Get yourself something with a straight edge, long enough to span across three frets (the suspected fret and one either side). Credit card might do it. You will be able to quite easily see if there is a high or low fret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 + 1 for being a high fret maybe on the 18th. Easily remedied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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