I have a brand new guitar, never been tuned and I am tone deaf...will this help me tune my guitar or do I have to know how to play first?
306498
You don't need to know how to play first, but you need to know how to move around the strings and make their sounds sync with the tuner's.
306499
All you need to know is that you clip this onto the head (top of where all the tuning pegs are) and then you strum each string and mske sure they make the tuner green. Use the corresponding pegs for each string and turn it up or down to get the note to the appropriate level. Minimal guitsr knowledge really required.
306500
It will help but you have to learn a little about tuning a guitar. Someone has to show you. It's a good tuner. Great for the Money. I have about 6 and just keep them on the guitars
807458
Yes, but it probably won't be in tune because new strings stretch for quite a while. Go to someone who knows how to tune it. If you tighten the strings too tight, they will snap, like a 100 lb fish on 5 lb test line.
1989884
The tuner is amazingly precise, but it is you who has to do the tuning. It is as good for electric guitars as it is for acoustic ones. Clip it on the headstock in a way that you can see the display. Always tune the string from a bit lower to higher (i.e. from flat toward sharper), this way, the string will better stay in tune. Also, make sure you hit exactly the 12 o'clock position (the green line) on the snark tuner when tuning a string. Take your time. If it shows some yellow lines right of the 12 o'clock position, you're getting too sharp. If it stays a bit on the left before the 12 o'clock position, you're too flat. If your guitar does not stay in tune, the most likely cause is that your tuning pegs are loose. You may tighten them carefully and slowly (don't overdo it). The pegs should turn easily but with a slight feeling of stickiness. They should definitely not rattle or feel loose. You do this best when restringing your guitar after taking off the old strings.
1087065
I'd think that this particular guitar IS the beginners 'kit'. But if you like and need help tuning your guitar, then I'd suggest getting a device called 'the Snark.' It simply clamps onto the head-stock of the guitar and for probably less than $20.00, it's a great little piece of tech that really does help tune your guitar. I use one on my violin, mandolin, guitar, bass, dulcimer, and any other stringed music maker you might have or get in the future. Hope this helps some.
458028
It comes strung and all you have to do is tune it. You can use the computer for tuning. You can get the sounds to play. There were no extra strings as far as I know. I bought this guitar for my son and he has it at his place. Hope this helps and I hope I am right about the strings on there. You might consider contacting the shipper and also check the comments to see if anyone mentions a string issue.
255827
Once you play with it a bit and figure it out, it is probably the easiest clip-on tuner I have found. And I have bought several since they first came out. Also, if you have a problem getting started with it, they have a help line that can walk you through it. As a new player, you are to be commended for even knowing that playing an out of tune guitar is not helpful to learning to play. Good luck.
139579
Yes indeed it be easy to use. I'd suggest switching strings a couple months in. I did although not perfect it works, I think the gauge on them is 9 so I went with 9.5. It's really good for me and I just started learning in march. Plus I bought a fender mustang 1 amp, because the included amp does not have presets which make the guitar sound even better. It's a must for the price and you won't be disappointed. Hope this helped.
17926
Never had to....I just tuned it and started playing. In fact, I haven't changed any of the strings yet either....sorry I can't be much help.
575448
You could tune to any instrument type but you would most likely need to change the strings to get the best tone. I would change the fourth string first.
1803050
It is assembled but it is not tuned. You can tune a guitar with a guitar tuner that they sell on amazon as well, or you can tune it for free with YouTube videos. My husband and I used YouTube and tuned his right when it came. Super easy and really nice guitar! Perfect for a beginner! Good luck!
1645944
Just received a Mandolin A style, I know nothing about them. I am looking for a tuner & maybe a mike for it. ???. I ordered new strings & a strap. Tried tuning from YouTube, not working for me. Got some help from my son, but he is just learning to play the guitar himself. It has a plug, but I just want to learn to play without the acoustic sound. Any advice ??? Thank You Brenda.
924773
This is one ot he best items for historic tuning and temperaments, The LCD Text needs no light, by itself you can see better, if not try with reading glasses like me, else I couldn't read it too! More on this subject: Have you tuned your keyboard or instrument in A = 428 Hz? It is much better for your voice and health!
2026050
I'm sorry I meant tuning the strings is easy. to actually play might be difficult. I mean my fingers have not bled but they have calloused and sometimes I can't get the chord to play because its difficult.
1648598
It tunes just like a full size guitar, but it is hard to keep in tune. I utilize a free "guitar tool kit" tuning app on my iPhone to tune all my guitars.
438685
I'm sorry, but this guitar does not have a built in tuner. The pack comes with a very good tuner. Excellent doubt with the right strings. I recommend elixers.
961550
We only have to tune it when there is a temperature change. Other than that, it does not need to be tuned, unless it has been unused for a while. We use medium strings on it, and that seems to help it stay in tune. The sound quality is great. It has a rich sound to it. It is a thinner guitar, but it does not seem to affect the quality of the sound.
753474
The strings should be on the guitar. You will also need to tune it before you can play.