E String 7th Through 14th Fret Full Step Bent Note Fade

[Hamerhack]

Artist Custom:

High E string 12th through 14th fret full step bend note fade... (completely vanishes on the 7th)

2nd and 3rd strings not so much.

Raise the bridge or truss rod adjustment?

Thanks!

[Victor (Fret Friend)]

I'd say adjust the truss rod a nadger but both may work. IMO, it's unlikely to be bridge height if the other strings are OK (unless your action is stupidly low). Is your neck twisted?

Funny you posted this tonight cos I got a similar problem at the bottom end on my bottom e-string between frets 1 through 5. I got my truss rodd tightened all the way up so am looking for advice on that.

Was gonna try & get a washer on the nut end so I can tighten a bit more...

PS: I'm no expert - this just [sometimes] workds for me. other guys will know more

[CraigP]

I would recommend raising your action just a bit. On one of my strats, it has an older 7.25" radius, and that requires a bit higher action than normal so that the bends up the neck don't choke. If your neck is really flat, adjusting the truss rod for a bit more relief may also help.

[Hamerhack]

Thanks!

A slight truss tweak seems to have done the trick.

[Steve Haynie]

Just turn up the volume on your amp when you play notes on that string.