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PeterArrow

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Well, as the topic states..
Lately I'm having some annoying problem with my strings going out of tune without even using the trem.
I'm not sure what it is and I was hoping if anyone could give me advice.
I've changed from 9's to 10's and such so I did touch the 2 screws (back of the guitar) holding the plate which.. holds the springs + I adjusted the saddles a couple of times.
I also tried putting new strings on it, but that didn't help either..
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks alot, in advance.

Greets, Peter
 

Norrin Radd

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Did you stretch the bejesus out of the new strings? I stretch mine like a mad man for about the first 20 minutes they are on the guitar. After that, only minor tuning adjustments are ever needed.
 

Lou

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Check the usual stuff:

Stretch your strings out. Lube the nut.
 

PeterArrow

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Yeah I know, new strings get out of tune quickly.
But I've also had it with my strings before this new set and.. before that set.
Lube the locking nuts you mean? With a little oil or something..?
 

Lou

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No, check to be sure the nut slots are wide enough to accomodate the larger diameter strings.

I stretch my strings by grabbing them one at a time between my thumb and pointer, and then twisting like you would open a doorknob all the way up the string ftom the bridge to nut.

Swapping string sizes should have no effect on the guitar staying in tune. You just need to get it beck into proper set up.
 

PeterArrow

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No, check to be sure the nut slots are wide enough to accomodate the larger diameter strings.

It comes with 10's on it stock and I have 10's on it now, the diameters are exactly the same as the stock ones, shouldn't that be alright then?


Swapping string sizes should have no effect on the guitar staying in tune. You just need to get it beck into proper set up.

I'm just hoping it's the setup, but I'm not sure if I can get it properly setup by myself.. or maybe I should take it to a tech or something.

Thanks
 
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