Disappointed with my fret dressing

littlemark

I finally did a fret level and dressing on my Tremblay. I did it myself. (Maybe that's the problem).

I had to lower the frets quite a bit to level them probably.

Now the the guitar feels weak and lifeless. I feel I can't hammer the strings and play loud like a usually do.

I think there is still lots of fret height left (especially compared to my other guitars).

I'm just so disappointed. Band practise last night was a bit of a challenge. :(

Thoughts? Suggestions?

I know there low E buzzes now, because the zero fret is lower. Is it possible the nut is too high and not putting enough pressure on the strings?

Buco

Raise the zero fret to troubleshoot. Use a slice from the soda can as a shim. Which will probably zap the highs (if you can a high quality SS in 0.2-3mm thickness then it wouldn't). But it'll change the feel, hopefully back to what you had before. If it does, then replace the zero fret.