how do i tune my fender starcaster?

Question

i just bought and it didnt have instructions on how to use the built in tuner? ive emailed fender and so far no reply.... just thought that i would see if anyone has the same one? oh yeah its the newer starcaster

Answer 1

Try E A D G B E in 440 Hz....or buy a tuner

Answer 2

Most tuners either have a dial system, or a series of lights. When you get the string close to the correct pitch, the dial or lights will head toward the center of the tuner. When it's perfect, the indicator should be dead center. The built in tuner will either tell you which note you are tuning, or will have an indicator in the order of the strings. It's still really easy to break a string however, so my best aqdvice would be to go to a music store and ask them to show you how to do it. You might be gracious enough to buy a set of strings while you are there (it never hurts to have a spare set and you have to remember that they are there to make a living) but most music stores have helpful individuals who are more than glad to spend a couple of minutes with you, even if it's just in anticipation of a future sale!

Another quick thought, you might want to talk to a freind who already plays guitar. Between the two of you, the friend should be able to get the strings close enough for the tuner to register, and you should be able to figure it out once the friend does it once or twice. There may also be a music teacher in your local school who would be willing to look at it for you.

Answer 3

It's easy! The lowest string is an E, (but you could technically use any note that sounds right to you!)...put your finger on the 5th fret(marked on the side of the fretboard) on the top string (thickest), strum that string and make the next string match it.
Do the same for all the strings except the 2nd to last string. To tune the 2nd to last string, the string before it move up to the 4th fret. Move back to the 5th to tune the last string.
The top and bottom strings are the same pitch an octave apart.

When you strum it should be a minor pitch. When you push down the first fret of the 3rd string it should be a major chord.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Eh? EADGCG in descending order from the top to the bottom strings.