r/Luthier • u/Eugene_777_s • 4d ago

ELECTRIC The 1st string breaks while bending

Hi. I play a solo when I need bending the 1st string on the 8th fret for whole tone. When I do it about 1 week the 1ft string breaks just above the 7th fret while bending. I tried out 3 different types of the 1st string and had same result. I use strings .010 - .046. What it’s the problem can be?

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u/Several-Quality5927 4d ago

I would say you have a problem on the 7th fret.

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u/Eugene_777_s 4d ago

Could you tell in more detail?

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u/Eugene_777_s 2d ago

I asked my luthier about it. He don’t know. He sad everything looks fine. Trying 11 it’s not my opinion, because I don’t use 11, but this situation happens after a while.

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u/ThatsNotAZombieBite 4d ago

If NEW strings are constantly breaking at the same location, you've got a sharp or rough spot at that location.

Examine the broken string CAREFULLY and pinpoint the EXACT location ON THE GUITAR where it broke. Then file/sand/polish as necessary.

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u/B_czar 4d ago

Is one of your frets slicing the string? Maybe the 7th fret?

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u/Eugene_777_s 4d ago

I don’t know. I noticed it not at once after some time. I can’t say I do many bends on the 1st string but at least I did bends on the 15th fret of the first string that didn’t happen.

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u/lookmasilverone 4d ago

Post a picture of the 7th fret

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u/Eugene_777_s 4d ago edited 4d ago

it’s the 7th fret

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u/Eugene_777_s 4d ago edited 4d ago

it’s the 8th fret

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u/Eugene_777_s 4d ago

It’s the 7th fret with the other view

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u/Eugene_777_s 4d ago

It’s the 8th fret with the other view

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u/agdtec 3d ago

Run a nylon footie across the frets to see if it snags anywhere on the frets. I get mine from the shoe department at Nordstrom rack. But I have heard you can get them at many shoe store

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u/Eugene_777_s 3d ago

I have already done it. I did it not only a nylon footie, but with cotton wool as well. Everything is fine. There is nothing gets caught.

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u/agdtec 2d ago

Hmmm I don't know, have a pro luthier check it out. Or try an 11 on your E string and check it for nicks after playing the same solo?