I have an epiphone G400. I have just restrung it but the 'b' string wont stay in tune. After some aggressive guitar work or bending the string it needs to be retuned.
I am guessing the majority of people will recommend having it setup by a professional, but I was wondering if anyone knew a cheaper way!! I have had a go at rasing the saddle but still no joy.
2006-09-29 03:44:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The quality of strings can vary a lot. If you buy "budget" strings expect budget performance. Quality strings sound better and stay in tune longer, if fitted properly. All metal strings should be gently stretched when fitted. Check they dont stick in the nut. The nut can be lubricated with pencil graphite, the softer the pencil the better (2B 4B or 6B). When fitting ensure the string has 2 and a half turns round the tuner downwards - that is the turns are above the string as it goes to the nut. Try to keep the guitar at an even temperature, as sudden changes will affect the tuning. Keep practicing regularly, and ROCK ON!
2006-09-29 04:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by ICH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you put new strings on a guitar they have to be stretched a little. after they are stretched it should stay in tune. if it dont, you need a better guitar. tune the guitar and then do some bends on all the strings and then re-tune it, do that a couple times it might work
2006-09-29 03:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by jessie f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the guy at the shop, maybe there is a better make of string.
I guess it's the streching of the string that takes it out of tune.
2006-09-29 03:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by Gary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i play guitar and has dont the same to my guitar in the past there is nothing u can do about it except get knew strings
2006-09-29 03:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try tightening the screw on the tuning peg.
2016-03-26 22:36:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
takes a few weeks/tuning to settle down, if it doesnt replace it
2006-09-29 04:00:58 · answer #6 · answered by musicman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the bridge correctly adjusted?
2006-09-29 03:48:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you play any other tune?
2006-09-29 03:47:25 · answer #8 · answered by religionman 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To "B" or not to "B", that is the question. I guess, it is not to "B".
2006-09-29 03:47:53 · answer #9 · answered by Shayna 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋