Binding over fret ends??

[Stinkbug]

Re: Binding over fret ends??

I have a few Jacksons and a Les Paul that have the binding over the fret ends. I like the way it looks and I don't notice any difference playing wise with one exception. I notice on my Shannon Soloist that the high catches in there on some songs. The "Spirit of the Radio" into is one that is a real pain on that fiddle.

[MetalMedal II]

Re: Binding over fret ends??

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I notice on my Shannon Soloist that the high catches in there on some songs. The "Spirit of the Radio" into is one that is a real pain on that fiddle.

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Where does the string catch? Does it catch at the point where the binding and fret end joins as if there's an indentation or something of the like there?
I thought one of the points of fret binding was to prevent the string from catching underneath the actually fret.
I had a guitar (no binding) that did this with the high E string that would catch underneath the fret as there was a small space between the fingerboard and the fret.

[RR05xx]

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[AK47]

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I think I will go for the binding over frets, I am going with a San Dimas theme on the soloist, with San Dimas neck, San Dimas style Jakson logo with Made in USA underneath so it will look great. Do you guys know if I can request no logo San Dimas style tuners from the custom shop.

[Dew_Riffic]

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i also love the binding over the frets. Looks really classy.

[Stinkbug]

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Where does the string catch?

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It catches between the fret and the binding. It won't stick there but it kills the note. Most of the time I don't notice, but typically a pull-off aound the 4th or 5th fret will cause it. I think it is just the downward motion of a pull off.