Bending to pitch concern

[PLX]

Yes, but I still need to know if these are Boomer bends we're talkin' 'bout.

 

[duzie]

Yes, but I still need to know if these are Boomer bends we're talkin' 'bout.

Does country music incorporate boomer bends

 

[LeftyLoungeLizard]

Does country music incorporate boomer bends

No, but I'm pretty sure Grateful Dead and Stones tunes do.

 

[PLX]

No, but I'm pretty sure Grateful Dead and Stones tunes do.

I thought that was country music ?

 

[JiveTurkey]

 

[Stone]

Country bends? There you go Cheech

 

[david57strat]

I've never heard this concern, before. I wouldn't be overly concerned with premature fret wear, though.

Frets and other parts on a guitar will wear down and may need repairing or replacing from time to time, over the years, with normal use - just like a vehicle. It happens. Not a big deal.

The vehicle was made to get you across town, or across the country, if needed. Imagine not wanting to drive it anywhere, because you didn't want to put a scratch or any other wear on it.

THAT would be insane.

Enjoy perfecting your string bends and play your guitar whenever it strikes your fancy! That's what it's made for :-).

You'll figure out how much pressure is needed to get just the right bend, without stressing out the frets (or your fingers) more than necessary. That'll come, with time. Be patient with yourself, in the meantime.

It's worth it!

 

[Eagle]

Nothing is as hard as this in terms of bending to pitch;

 

[LeftyLoungeLizard]

So the most recent thing I need to work on is pedal steel type licks.
Am I being insane for being concerned about wearing divots in my frets ?
Would you practice on a guitar that doesn’t get played often?
What’s your thoughts on this?
How do you approach practicing bends without excessive fret wear ?

Have you, perchance, inquired any Boomers around here as to the proper bending techniques and tricks?

 

[FuzzyAce]

Nothing is as hard as this in terms of bending to pitch;

He was the master.

 

[FuzzyAce]

WTH did I just watch that whole thing?