AboutPatrick Expertise I can answer questions pertaining to beginner or expert acoustic or electric guitar. Guitar repair and set up. Song writing and basic copyright laws. Recording music in the studio or live recording and set up. Questions concerning, booking your band and what wages you can expect.
Experience I have played guitar for 40 years and performed for over 30 years.
During this time I have gained knowledge of the music business in Guitar repairs, makes and models, equipment for guitar and recording. By doing my own work, I have saved hundreds of dollars. I am not a legal expert, but I have knowledge of the music business and I keep up with the changes in the business.
Awards and Honors I have songs that I wrote that have been recognized by Billboard and I had a top ten country song in Europe. I have a band that has worked together for 20years and we still make our living playing music. I love this business and like to help others learn about this exciting business.
Expert: Patrick Date: 12/17/2006 Subject: my new electric has a problem
Question i just purchesed a red Ibanez RG120 and i'm having one single issue with it thats bugging me. the high e string and it's first fret do not ring out. i've checked and it has nothing to do with my amp. i think that the string is simply to close to the fretboard, but yt again i could be wrong. i'm very grateful for your help!
-Chris
Answer Hi Chris, I know this problem can be very irritating. I can relate! If your e string is too close to the fret board, nine times out of ten you would have buzzing and not muffling. Is the string buzzing? Is any of the other strings doing the same thing? If not, then change the bad string with a new one and check to see that the string is setting in bridge and nut properly. I have gotten bad strings right out of a new package of Elixirs'. They tend to be dead sounding or muffled if they are bad.
If your string is too close to the fret board, raise the action a bit at the saddle( Bridge).
If all fells, take it back to hear you bought it and have them set the guitar up for you or see an experienced guitar service person.
