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Struggle with pinch harmonics

Dominik Gräber

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    So I got an ESP LTD EC 401, it has EMGs in it and I use the bridge pickup. A dream configuration for pinch harmonics. I have the gain up to 10 and for the most parts I can make these harmonics really sing. But for some songs I have to do them on one of the first three frets on the lowest strings (I play in Drop C btw).
    I know there is a sweet spot for pinch harmonics but I feel it is right above the bridge pickup, which is bad because the pickup is placed is so close to the strings that I can’t move my pick there to get the harmonic.
    Has anybody similar problems? Is it just a problem with my specific guitar or more of a training problem?
     

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    Calvin is right. What kind of string gauge are you using? I usely use 10s for standard and heavy bottom skinny top for drop d because that allows me to find pinch harmonics at similar places. Also you can find pinch harmonics at different positions. So if close to the bridge doesn’t work for you maybe try to find them somewhere else.
     

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    You play drop c right? I use 10-52 for drop d. Maybe you can use one of these for drop c. They will have roughly the same tension I think but not sure(you don’t have to nescecarily get these, if you can find 11-56 or 12-60 sets for cheaper it may be better to try those first)
    https://m.thomann.de/nl/daddario_nyxl1156.htm?o=0&search=1546012098
    https://m.thomann.de/nl/daddario_nyxl1260.htm?o=1&search=1546012156
     

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    I can pretty much hit them 99% of the time after realising one thing, slanting your pick works wonders. Not a huge slant like 70 degrees but slightl more than what you would usually do, it helps dig into the string and create more of a vibration which will resonate easier when it hits flesh
     

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