This worked perfectly for me, using a full-sized claw hammer. My 12th fret was playing the 13th fret note, but only on the highest string, so I pulled the strings aside (didn't even de-tune it) and gave it a few taps and tried it. Did that about 3 times, so maybe a total of 9 or 10 light taps (only using about 15% of the hammer's head, just on the E string area of the fret), and the dead note was fixed. Not having a 12th fret made checking intonation a bit tricky! Thanks for the great advice!! 💙💙💛💛
I have not been able to find the kit you are talking about anywhere sir. I would really love to be able to do this job myself. I play so much and I don't want to take my mandolin to the repair shop every time the frets get to warn to stay in tune. Anyone here have any insight?
I would recommend changing the title to "Does Your Mandolin Have a High Fret/Dead Note?" If you search dead note this video is nowhere to be found, which is a shame. 😀
This worked perfectly for me, using a full-sized claw hammer. My 12th fret was playing the 13th fret note, but only on the highest string, so I pulled the strings aside (didn't even de-tune it) and gave it a few taps and tried it. Did that about 3 times, so maybe a total of 9 or 10 light taps (only using about 15% of the hammer's head, just on the E string area of the fret), and the dead note was fixed. Not having a 12th fret made checking intonation a bit tricky! Thanks for the great advice!! 💙💙💛💛
You did a great job explaining this. Sure do appreciate it
I have not been able to find the kit you are talking about anywhere sir. I would really love to be able to do this job myself. I play so much and I don't want to take my mandolin to the repair shop every time the frets get to warn to stay in tune. Anyone here have any insight?
Much obliged for the expert insight.
Thanks!
I would recommend changing the title to "Does Your Mandolin Have a High Fret/Dead Note?" If you search dead note this video is nowhere to be found, which is a shame. 😀