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02/16/2007 2:11 am
Originally Posted by: alucard0941What do you guys think about scalloping the last 3 frets of a guitar - the 22 23 24 frets, such as the Ibanez Jem. Why would you do that? for better bends?


Yeah, for better bends and for easier vibrato on those notes at the very top. But you'd really only do that if you were a guy like Vai or Yngwie who is constantly playing lead and always building up to those high notes.
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