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That all makes sense, but on the guilds i've seen (again, maybe its a NS thing) the dots on the side of the neck stop around 17 as well. I know for sure that my Starfire doesn't have side dots that go up to 19 or 21.
Initially I was referring to the inlays on the fretboard. But I guess my question remains the same. Why don't the dots (side or fretboard) go all the way up.
Or is this one of those times where I need to grow as a player? :culpability:
I can't tell why they stop where they do. Probably just a design decision for each guitar.
As someone who stared at the dots while he played for decades, I firmly believe that we stare at the dots because we've always stared at the dots. It's a crutch - a habit. If you practice scales try it without looking. You might be surprised at the results. You might have to force yourself for a while and then you may be surprised. Your brain can handle it by the tactile feedback of the frets under your fingers. That said, I find that I can play for quite a while without looking, and then I have to glance down to reset my known good position and then I'm good to go again.
I learned to type by buying a keyboard without any letters on it. I think playing without looking is the same.