Schecter ultra iii whammy bar

[grantsarah]

Hello, I'm new here, already had one question answered about my mustang so here's another one, hope I'm ok to post this here!! Simple as this I press the bar my guitar goes out of tune, help me please haha

[sumgai]

I would'na thought an out-of-tune guitar would be a laughing matter......

OK, first things first..... what kind of strings are you using, and how old are they?

Next, what kind of vibrato setup - stock (Fender?), aftermarket (Floyd Rose?), high quality or so-so, and finally, when's the last time it was "tuned up" by a pro?

And while we're at it, howza 'bout that fret nut? Is it worn down? Made of quality materials or otherwise? Loose (coming unglued from the neck)?

I think these three things should be taken care of first, before you start mucking about with the tuners themselves.

HTH




sumgai

[grantsarah]

Eh..... Will get back to you in some of those questions, my guitar is in my van which is a couple of miles away right now! I'm not very clued up on guitars even though iv been playin for 17 years, but after getting my last guitar I really want to do more than just play.

[sumgai]

Jan 28, 2013 13:24:03 GMT -5 grantsarah said:

I'm not very clued up on guitars even though iv been playin for 17 years, but after getting my last guitar I really want to do more than just play.

A craftsman who knows his tools intimately will always do a better job than one who does not.

Just keep coming back here with your questions (or other forums, if they seem to be helpful too), and we'll bring you up to speed.



sumgai

[grantsarah]

Thanks very much, I love this place already! And by the way I just don't use the bar in case you think I'm using it and just playing out if tune!!

[grantsarah]

Changed the strings and its a lot better, was used to braking one on stage then changing it quickly and not changing the rest at the same time, obviously should not have done that!!

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Jan 28, 2013 13:16:03 GMT -5 sumgai said:

I would'na thought an out-of-tune guitar would be a laughing matter......

OK, first things first..... what kind of strings are you using, and how old are they?

Next, what kind of vibrato setup - stock (Fender?), aftermarket (Floyd Rose?), high quality or so-so, and finally, when's the last time it was "tuned up" by a pro?

And while we're at it, howza 'bout that fret nut? Is it worn down? Made of quality materials or otherwise? Loose (coming unglued from the neck)?

I think these three things should be taken care of first, before you start mucking about with the tuners themselves.

HTH




sumgai

I agree + the technique of stringing. For vintage machine heads with the vertical split-type hole, it is easier than with modern tuners with the horizontal hole. There is a video on youtube on proper stringing a strat of the latter type. This can play a major role in tuning stability.