I agree ..... he's very clear that it goes sharp when he presses down hard and he makes no mention of the first fret.I don't understand how it could be the nut. I aint saying it can't be the nut, I just don't understand how it could be.
oooh!This seems like a good thread to post this in...
So of all the odds-n-ends I picked up over the holidays for my audio/music use....this rather inexpensive little tool has been a real smile.
I got it for only $5.91 w/free shipping through Newegg!
They cost 2-3 times as much elsewhere, plus you pay shipping.
It must come direct from China (though the distributor is out of California)...so it took like 10 days to get here, but worth it. Good quality stainless steel with clear/crisp markings.
I've used other types of rulers to do my guitar set-ups...but this thing is perfect for the job, and covers all the needed, useful settings.
Even if you don't do involved setups....it's great just for basic string height/pickup height adjustments.
String Action Ruler Gauge - Newegg.com
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actually ..... I mentioned in my first post of this thread that ANY string will go sharp on ANY fret if pressed really hard ..... unless you have super tiny frets.
Check it out ...... hook your tuner up ..... tune any string at any fret while pressing gently .... then press hard ..... it will go sharp.
It may be more noticeable on the 2nd fret to some people because of where they may tend to play but the fact is, pressing hard makes strings go sharp regardless of where you're playing.
... the G string is the longest, tightest, unwound string and therefore more sensitive to additional tension issues.
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All that said....some guitars just have a tendency to sound sweeter and some more sour in the same neck/string positions...and I'm sure Muttley can better explain why that is, but it just is. Each guitar has a personality.