Guitar Out Of Tune, Staying in tune |
I have a Schecter Damien FR series guitar with the Floyd Rose special whammy bar. I find that my guitar goes out of tune when bending lots especially the G string my understanding is that is a common problem. Any suggestions on how to fix that or should I just go to a guitar tech and have it fixed? Thank you
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May 31 2013, 07:15 PM
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How do you put on your strings? Do you stretch them good before locking everything down.
I will try to find a really good video on string installation that helped me. |
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. I have to learn how to change strings again with a Floyd rose, I know it involves cutting the end of the strings and some adjustment on the whammy bar as well. Thank you for all the help.
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May 31 2013, 09:56 PM
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As it has been commented here, changing strings at least once a month, and stretching well every string are keys to be keep the tune when you are using floyd rose. Experiment with it and if you still have issues, bring the guitar to a professional who will surely find the reason why your guitar doesn't keep on tune.
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May 31 2013, 10:13 PM
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My tip is restring your guitar yourself. I know it's a hassle, but you're not helping yourself by having someone else do it, right? and if you're not gigging, you don't necessarily need to change your strings as often as people recommend, especially if you're on a low budget. Like, if you're just practicing, etc, it's not that bad if the guitar goes slightly out of tune (slightly) due to old strings. When I was in a band I used to change strings every two weeks, but now that I'm in between bands and just working on my craft, it's like every month, maybe even every two months XD.
when I string my guitar, I tune up, then pull the strings by hand, going up the neck as I do it, and then if it goes out of tune, I tune it back to standard. I keep doing this until it doesn't go out of tune anymore. Do it for each string. You might also want to check out a channel on youtube, it's this guy. He has quite a few videos on keeping guitars in tune, changing strings, etc. His tips worked for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQQT9-Y0R9A |
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New strings need to be worked in to tune and it takes a day or few in some cases. Bend, whammy, retune, repeat.|
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Jun 1 2013, 02:48 AM
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He didn't mention it but you'll notice that when he was pulling on the strings to stretch them - he fretted a note either at the 1st, 2nd or 3rd fret. That's so he didn't crack the nut when he yanked the string hard side to side. It can happen - I've done it.
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Jun 1 2013, 03:11 PM
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Also, unless you completely abuse the trem bar (locking style or otherwise) or sweat like crazy and/or play hard 6 hours a day everyday(?). Or, you need/prefer the bright tone of new strings(?) ... you don't really need to change your strings every week or two.
Every tech - and I've had many - has their own idiosyncrasies that work for them. Baker's method for measuring, locking and stretching the strings is definitely one of if not the best way of doing it. *I'm not a big 'bar' user. I bend a lot though. I will keep strings on for months. I have no tuning issues. Not advice, just a personal anecdote. This post has been edited by klasaine: Jun 1 2013, 03:14 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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