The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #76330   Message #1381644
Posted By: Peace
18-Jan-05 - 04:30 PM
Thread Name: I miss my guitar!
Subject: RE: I miss my guitar!
If the bass E is doing that

1) You likely have a 'high' fret. You can find this out with a straight edge metal ruler. If your neck has a small warp in it, that can be a contributing factor.

2) The nut is too shallow in the bass E string groove.

3) The bridge/saddle are a bit low.

4) A combination of the above.

Amateurs can file a fret or replace a nut. However, after 45 years with guitars, I take anything to do with the bridge/saddle to a luthier (pro guitar repair guy/gal). And if you determine the neck is warped, don't be doing adjustment yourself. That should be done by a pro also.