i have a guitar with the normal tremelo on it and every time i
i play the the strings end up goping out of tune nd that would throw me way off from what i was playing.anyone have any tips to help me to help me stay in tune?
2007-01-02 15:08:02 · 11 answers · asked by Dual M 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
if its a floyd, try tuning it this way:
tune 6
then 5-6
4-5-6
3-4-5-6
2-3-4-5-6
1-2-3-4-5-6
finally lock the nut back and it should be in tune. if you have a double locking floyd, any strings are slightly out of tune can be fine tuned by the screws on the bridge.
2007-01-06 06:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by noxtommorow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it going out of tune after you are using the tremolo, or just while playing? For the later, you may just need to change your technique to not rest your hand on the bridge, or to see if you can set the bridge to only bend down (either by increasing the spring tension or if there is an adjustable stop).
For the former, this is a result of the string catching while they or being loosened and then brought back to tension. If you are planning to replace parts, something like Sperzel or other locking tuners will elinimate the extra wraps (and thus extra loose string) around the tuning posts. A graphite nut will move the strings better... etc etc. And heavier gauge strings will also stay in tune better.
Lastly, just make sure your strings are stretched out and as pulled tense across their entire length. Stretch out each one, dive with the bar, then pull up on them again. Then retune and repeat until the guitar is staying in tune.
2007-01-03 20:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by Paul S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd do 2 things to stay in tune after using the whammy bar. First, I'd install a locking nut, and also install premium tuning pegs.
I don't know what model you're playing, but some tremelo bars can go out of tune after 1 or 2 uses. Good tuners (Grovers or Schallers) and a locking nut should allow you to divebomb all nite long AND stay in tune. Good luck!!
2007-01-02 23:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by WhoMe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people like locking nuts but they are a real pain especially if your bridge lacks fine tuners.
Instead, think about a graphite nut so the strings travel freely over it and use locking tuners.
After over 2 years of research and our guitars being played hard by pros, we are updating our entire line to reflect this. Our choice is a Kahler Hybrid bridge, graphite nut, and Wilkinson locking tuners, but you can use the nut/tuner setup with any bridge.
2007-01-03 08:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi, try taking the back plate off and tightening the 2 screws that adjust the string tension. Hope this helps.
2007-01-02 23:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by andy_heinemann69 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Adjusting the tension springs can also have the effect of giving you more fret buzz, and pull your intonation out. Take it to someone who knows how to do it if you havent done it before
2007-01-02 23:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by hayleylov 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what u need to do is take it to a professional guitar cleaning & repair shop so they can clean out any dirt or grease that is makeing it slip
or repair the part
2007-01-02 23:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by help_me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a locking nut.
2007-01-02 23:10:39 · answer #8 · answered by Lil Lady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a locking nut (usually used with floyd-rose tremolo)
2007-01-02 23:22:47 · answer #9 · answered by squatch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i can't help i've only been playing/learning guitar for 5 days now
2007-01-02 23:10:59 · answer #10 · answered by sassy_06 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋