Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods - Fret-out help

[mindriot]

Hey peeps - I am very experienced with guitars but yet I still need your help. All suggestions are appreciated. I have my Universe777BK for like 2 years now - plays great. The only problem is that when I try to get the action pretty low (no folks, I am not going extremely low - moderately low- top of bridge equal to pickguard height on the outside of height adjustment screws) my high E string frets the hell out when bent to B at the high A (17) only. This condition existed straight out of the box. The frets in this area are in excellent condition still and don't seem too high or low, pretty even. Sock it to me, what is YOUR suggestion? Just curious as well, does the truss affect the high fretted notes much? I tend to not think so. I don't think this either but, is it possible a truss adjustment could cause my problem or add to it? Ok - I can understand any technichal info you lay down to me, so let me have it. Thanks

[Vaibanez]

Nut hieght effects frets 1,2 and sometimes 3. Truss rod adjustments effect frets 2-17. Bridge hieght effects action and frets 2-24.

If you are getting a fret buzz on a bend, and nowhere else, this is due to your low action and the fretboard radius. You can make small adjustments to the truss rod to give the neck a slight bow or you can adjust the bridge hieght until you get a happy median between action and buzz. Small moves.

It may be a slightly high fret, but I would try to adjust it out first.

J>

[jemsite]

does this happen at frets 18, 19, 20, etc ? and does it happen when bending the high-B string? ...g

[mindriot]

hey - i just came back here to see if there were any replys i already fixed my problem with help from this site (past forum) - it suggested taking a pick to protect frets and hitting the fret down that is causing the choke - i did this and the action now can go considerably lower without buzz or choke - no buzz ever existed elsewhere or on any other string - I would like your opinions - does this sound like i fixed it permanently or will this fret want to raise again? just wondering *- thanks 4 your time and help

[jemsite]

it might raise again but deal with that when it comes along

Just don't get into a regular habit of tapping down the frets, as it will loose it's grip on the fretwire... glen