I recently purchased a guitar, but it needs to be tuned. I don't have a piano, or a pitch pipe-- I know there are online sites you can go to to get the pitch, but if I go to a music store would they tune it for me?
And how much would it be??
2007-07-07 01:53:49 · 5 answers · asked by tigger 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Other - Music
...It's an acoustic guitar, and what is the difference between an electric tuner and a pitch pipe??
2007-07-07 02:53:11 · update #1
yeah they'll tune it for you but it's a waste of your time cuz it's gonna fall out again tomorrow.
buy a digital electronic tuner, the cheapest good ones are korg and they run about 20 bucks. anyone that sells guitars has them.
if you want to go the expensive route and you have an electric, you could just buy an effects pedal that has a tuner that's built in. they're not hard to find either.
and remember eadgbe
2007-07-07 02:02:33 · answer #1 · answered by samuraipizzacat29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get someone that you know that already knows how to play and tune a guitar show you how to do it. There are inexpensive electronic tuners - pitch pipes are not very accurate. Also, there are several different methods of tuning a guitar - octaves, across the frets, and "harmonics". And if you have a guitar with the "Buzz Feiten tuning system" you might HAVE to have an electronic tuner that features the ability to do it.
2007-07-07 03:46:56 · answer #2 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i imagine they would tune it for you. i dont know of a site that gives you a open e pitch though, but they are out there. i would suggest you got ahead and buy a pitch pipe for now too. BUT you will want to get a electric tuner soon. even the inexpensive quartz tuners work well with electrics but for accoustics, i would suggest you wait 'till you can afford a decent one.
welcome to the "club" and GL with your new guitar!
2007-07-07 02:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you're describing could also be a setup main issue. The movement and intonation of your guitar have plenty to do with it staying in track. If you haven't had the movement and intonation setup I could particularly recommend it. You will probably be a lot happier with how your awl performs and holds track. If you're given that new tuners, get the type that lock. Schaler and Grover each make exceptional tuners. Good good fortune and Play on!
2016-09-05 17:54:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend this
http://jamorama.pinurl.com
2007-07-07 02:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋