when i'm tuning my electric guitar i'll tune the first string then the second and i'll go to the first string again and see that it is out of tune by one note. how do i stop this
2006-11-15 14:50:19 · 10 answers · asked by Mike C 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Dont tune by individual string, tune by chord or just a power chord. Also if your strings are "new" just play around and crank them for a while, they will need to "stretch"!
2006-11-15 14:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a lot of reasons, but yeah the best idea is to get a digital tuner...Even if u can tune by ear it just saves a lot of time.
If you have new strings, they need to be played a lot and pulled on to get the strings stretching at a much slower rate.
There could be another culprit though...Some guitars have really junky tuning keys...The cheaper the guitar, the cheaper the tuners are usually. So if you payed anything under 200 for your guitar, you might have some el cheapo tuners that wont stay in tune for long periods of time.
2006-11-15 15:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by rOw!dZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people quit playing guitar due to trying to keep it in tune. I have a great ear but can sit there all day tweaking the strings to perfection like that. I do not care if it sounds silly but I went to the music store and bought a guitar/bass tuner and it is so much easier and faster. It runs on like one or 2 batteries and is so easy to use. Just go to the local music store and ask they are not expensive at all. Keep jammin! :)
2006-11-15 15:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are describing may be a setup problem. The action and intonation of your guitar have a lot to do with it staying in tune. If you have not had the action and intonation setup I would highly suggest it. You will be much happier with how your axe plays and holds tune. If you are considering new tuners, get the kind that lock. Schaler and Grover both make excellent tuners. Good luck and Play on!
2016-03-28 22:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you adjust one string the tension on the others has changed. Tune all six then repeat, you may need to do this a few times until they have settled. Weather changes and conditions also affect tuning.
2006-11-15 15:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you just tuning by ear? try using an electric tuner. And if your strings are brand new, just try stretching them, by pushing on the piece of string above the nut, and by lifting them off the fret board, while fretting the 1st fret. Hope this helps!
2006-11-15 14:55:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a tremolo bridge.
This is a common thing, and you will just need to tune and re-tune until all the strings are up to pitch. This is one reason I always recommend non-tremolo guitars to my new customers
2006-11-17 06:22:06 · answer #7 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of guitar? Does the neck have a trust rod? Make sure the neck screws are tight and not to loose. If it has a whammy bar then you need to take the back plate off and add springs, there should be five. It depends on the type of guitar. Need more info.
2006-11-15 14:55:14 · answer #8 · answered by tootsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kinda guitar is this? I had a Floyd Rose bridge on my electric many years ago, and it was a pain in the as$ because it would do the same thing yours is.
2006-11-15 14:59:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u buy a gitar tuner. they r only like 10$
2006-11-15 14:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋