Rotten Guitar String
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Re: Poll: 21 frets versus 24
I like 24, even though I'd never even need them lol
I like 24, even though I'd never even need them lol
JacksonMIA
Lemur-buckerologist
Re: Poll: 21 frets versus 24
Rebel!ArtieToo said:I like Peavey's. (23 frets)
Dankerella
New member
Re: Poll: 21 frets versus 24
I used to swear by 24. I thought, "more is better" and that my playing would be hampered with fewer frets available. Then I got a 22. Then I got a 21. Funny, I don't miss them when they're not there. I don't hear a sound difference, but I do like the completeness of 24. Two sets of 12. Highest frets mimic the open strings. There's a balance there. Just seems to be the perfect deal. Plus I love landing on that high E and not having to bend.
It does surprise me when players like Eric Johnson use 21. I think, "doesn't he long for hitting those high notes?" I guess not.
Remember those Washburns with like 36 frets in the 80s with the crackle finishes - those were great.
I used to swear by 24. I thought, "more is better" and that my playing would be hampered with fewer frets available. Then I got a 22. Then I got a 21. Funny, I don't miss them when they're not there. I don't hear a sound difference, but I do like the completeness of 24. Two sets of 12. Highest frets mimic the open strings. There's a balance there. Just seems to be the perfect deal. Plus I love landing on that high E and not having to bend.
It does surprise me when players like Eric Johnson use 21. I think, "doesn't he long for hitting those high notes?" I guess not.
Remember those Washburns with like 36 frets in the 80s with the crackle finishes - those were great.
Quencho092
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Re: Poll: 21 frets versus 24
24 fret guitars tend to get a vowely sounding neck pickup. I dont like that, i like my neck pickups to be bassy, waily and rich. I learned how to play on a 19 fret acoustic so i dont use those other frets....
24 fret guitars tend to get a vowely sounding neck pickup. I dont like that, i like my neck pickups to be bassy, waily and rich. I learned how to play on a 19 fret acoustic so i dont use those other frets....
bbking1021
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Re: Poll: 21 frets versus 24
i don't use all 24 frets on my schecter but it gives me a nice peace of mind to know that they're there.
i don't use all 24 frets on my schecter but it gives me a nice peace of mind to know that they're there.
Low_fidelity2100
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Re: Poll: 21 frets versus 24
I prefer 21 frets. 22 at the most. I like my Neck pickup staying in the normal spot. Its the sound I'm used to. So I don't like the idea of changeing that.
Also most 24 fret guitars have really flat fingerboards (12" radius or less). and I like my Boards Fairly curved (anythingless than 10" feels weird).
And theres also the fact that I never play past the 20th fret anyways. I've got Gigantic hands, and my fingers get bigger towards the tips (weird I know, but true). So its hard enough for me to hit those frets without plunking out, I'de end up just looking like a retard trying to play on the 24th fret (not a single note would ring out hah).
All my Soloing is done between the fifth fret A scale, and the 17thfret A scale. I've got an Octave to work with. I don't really think I need more than that.
And truthfully a super talented person could probably blow all of us away with just 12 frets. The less you have to work with the better you'll become. At least thats what I think anyways. Less choices = More innovation.
Ed
I prefer 21 frets. 22 at the most. I like my Neck pickup staying in the normal spot. Its the sound I'm used to. So I don't like the idea of changeing that.
Also most 24 fret guitars have really flat fingerboards (12" radius or less). and I like my Boards Fairly curved (anythingless than 10" feels weird).
And theres also the fact that I never play past the 20th fret anyways. I've got Gigantic hands, and my fingers get bigger towards the tips (weird I know, but true). So its hard enough for me to hit those frets without plunking out, I'de end up just looking like a retard trying to play on the 24th fret (not a single note would ring out hah).
All my Soloing is done between the fifth fret A scale, and the 17thfret A scale. I've got an Octave to work with. I don't really think I need more than that.
And truthfully a super talented person could probably blow all of us away with just 12 frets. The less you have to work with the better you'll become. At least thats what I think anyways. Less choices = More innovation.
Ed
bryvincent
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Re: Poll: 21 frets versus 24
anyways, i prefer 22
Hamer's (27 frets ) :9: :laugh2: not on all strings thoughArtieToo said:I like Peavey's. (23 frets)
anyways, i prefer 22
D-EJ915
Stretchologist
Re: Poll: 21 frets versus 24
I like the fact that my esp has 24 since I can't actually bend the 11s worth crap, haha. When I had my jackson I didn't miss having the extra frets, but it's nice having them there with the huge strings. In the end it doesn't bother me much, but I don't really need that "jazzy/bluesy" or whatever sound the 22s get from the neck so whatever the guitar has is fine with me.
I like the fact that my esp has 24 since I can't actually bend the 11s worth crap, haha. When I had my jackson I didn't miss having the extra frets, but it's nice having them there with the huge strings. In the end it doesn't bother me much, but I don't really need that "jazzy/bluesy" or whatever sound the 22s get from the neck so whatever the guitar has is fine with me.
Nite_Maresz_25
on Elm Streetologist
Re: Poll: 21 frets versus 24
24 because its more playable(as said before) and i like the sound of the neck pickup in a 24 fret guitar better.
24 because its more playable(as said before) and i like the sound of the neck pickup in a 24 fret guitar better.
gordon_39422
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Re: Poll: 21 frets versus 24
22!!... I havent needed anything higher than the D as of yet.... Of course, the styles I play dont generally go that high, anyway....
I WOULD miss the D, if I were to go down to a 21 fret guitar... There are several songs where I hit the D... And they dont call for the dynamics of a bend!
22!!... I havent needed anything higher than the D as of yet.... Of course, the styles I play dont generally go that high, anyway....
I WOULD miss the D, if I were to go down to a 21 fret guitar... There are several songs where I hit the D... And they dont call for the dynamics of a bend!
