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Totally unusable first 4 frets?

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jacklawteyjacklawtey Frets: 282
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So, this problem was only affecting the first and second frets on the B and G but after 6 months in its case, look how bad it is! Any idea what I can do to aid this? It's.. hilarious! 

Here's a video of it in action (whey): 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HAeQRrLq9qQtQ0_jEKbDi_mYGAcf5iOX

Thanks in advance for any pointers! 


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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    If you're lucky, the truss rod just needs loosening.

    If you're unlucky, the neck has a warp that the truss rod won't fix.

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  • FelineGuitarsFelineGuitars Frets: 10901
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    Guitar feels neglected after 6 months in it's case - needs some pampering 
    Start with dinner and a movie , or a date night to show you care - avoid going straight to Netflix and chill

    More likely as ICBM said  truss rod needs loosening a touch 
    Bronze strings looked a bit tarnished in the video . 
    If the above works treat yourself to a fresh set?


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  • jacklawteyjacklawtey Frets: 282
    FelineGuitars said:
    Guitar feels neglected after 6 months in it's case - needs some pampering 
    Start with dinner and a movie , or a date night to show you care - avoid going straight to Netflix and chill

    More likely as ICBM said  truss rod needs loosening a touch 
    Bronze strings looked a bit tarnished in the video . 
    If the above works treat yourself to a fresh set?


    If this guitar was a person, they should've left me long, long ago. The strings are a disgrace, I have some newies ready to go but I've been resigned to the fact the neck is warped. I'll try loosening the truss rod a little, see where we get to. 
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  • jacklawteyjacklawtey Frets: 282
    So, the truss rod was just insanely tight. I added.. a lot.. of relief and we're back in action! 
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