Muse Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Just a quick question about tuning troubles (I'm new at this) - So I bought a new Strat a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it, but one of the strings (specifically the G) ain't staying in tune. I've done some research on the internet about this sort of thing and I'm pretty sure it's catching in the nut as I bend or use the tremolo, so I'm wondering what simple things I could try to work out for myself before driving it out to the shop. Like, maybe, use sewing machine oil on it or something. Any help would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyPage1977 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 You could buy a file set for dressing nuts, buy a graphite nut. I'm assuming that you know how to wrap your string around the tuning post. Is it a wound "g" string, if so change to a non wound. Sometimes a piece of emery cloth used to de -burr the slot in you nut will do the trick. After you've played it for a while it will naturally get better from normal wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted December 17, 2007 Author Share Posted December 17, 2007 Thanks for the help but that doesn't sound like the kind of thing I'd comfortably DIY. I'm paranoid and naive. I'll just drop by the shop after work tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbucker Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 A big problem with Stratocasters, I'm afraid: just listen to some of Hendrix's live recordings. You are right that the main cause is the tremolo unit. The advent of the locking nut virtually eliminated the problem, but that's no help to you, is it? One suggestion that doesn't require drastic surgery to the instrument is to apply graphite into the nut slot (lead from a soft pencil). This lubricates the gap, and may help reduce your tuning problem. Good luck. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotplant Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Thanks for the help but that doesn't sound like the kind of thing I'd comfortably DIY. I'm paranoid and naive. I'll just drop by the shop after work tomorrow. Hey Muse, did you get it at the Czar?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hey Muse, did you get it at the Czar?? I looked there, but they didn't have the one I wanted. I went for Hyland Music on 7th east instead. It's closer to my house anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyPage1977 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'd advise you to learn about the guitar. What parts make it work. It's far from being rocket science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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