I broke the high e string tuning this guitar the first time for my son. What did I do wrong, and can I replace the string myself?
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Strings can be purchased for this guitar at various places online - usually in sets. Not sure where you can buy single strings for 1/2 sized guitars online. If you need just the one string, try a local music store. Just a thought.
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Yes, the nut is the very first place that I would look. I really enjoy the quick string changes of the locking tuners, but I've never felt that they helped any of my guitars stay in tune much better. The bridge and the nut are the most important in my opinion. You've got a new bridge so I'd look into a new nut. They're cheap, but you'll want to be careful to cut it correctly if you don't have it done by a good tech.
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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.
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Yes, BUT, it's not as easy as stringing it reversed. Acoustically and tuning peg no problem. The nut, which is the bar at the end of the neck, is cut for string width so you would have to pop it off and turn it around or get a new one made. Same with the bridge, the intonation is set by the factory with some strings slightly longer than each other. You would need to get a lefty one, which is an easy swap if you can get one. I would assume the parts are available but not sure of the cost and how easy it would be to do on your own. Not sure if a true lefty version of this guitar is made.
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I believe that it is possible, and any good and reputable guitar shop can handle this task for you easily. As for 'tuning', I'm guessing that you're looking for someone to tune your guitar for you. Don't pay anyone for this - here at Amazon, look for a small device called a 'Snark.' It is a guitar tuner that simply clips onto the head of the guitar, you turn it on, and start plucking the low, or 'E' string while watching the Snark. As you approach the correct tuning, the 'E' will start to show on the face of the Snark. When the little digital 'dial' aligns itself in the top center of the screen, then you are in tune for that string. A Snark will cost you less than $20.00, and allow you to tune the strings from the bottom to top to E,A,D,G,B, and D. Hope this helps.
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That's a funny question, the rubber coated (?) top pieces come off. I'd use a thin piece of plastic (guitar pick worked for me) to pry it up. Make sure the screws aren't fastened in the sides. You aren't alone, the manual wasn't helpful in this at all.
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I've had mine for a few months and its stayed in tune just fine. Obviously it will get out of tune at first but that is because of the strings being new and needing to be broken in.
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The strings should be on the guitar. You will also need to tune it before you can play.
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I don't think I can recommend these strings at all had bad strings out of the package the g string buzzed then snapped while tuning . also you may have to adjust the truss rod to compensate for the tension i use martin strings and a heavier gauge better tone
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No - still have the original strings on it. And it stays in-tune like no other guitar no matter what the weather is. It plays just fine for me - I would not want the "playability" changed.
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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.
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I would definitely call Grover or Gibson and get an exact part number. Bought them for my acoustic without doing my research and now my tuners are at a slight angle to the headstock because of different screw placements. It actually looks kind of neat imo, but not what I was originally expecting
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So glad you wrote this. I've had the same situation with my Teton since replacing the original strings--nothing but frustration, no matter which brand I've tried. Now I know where to go to get my guitar sounding right again.
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I actually had to email Amazon, the seller wouldn't respond. I am so glad that Amazon responded right away and actually offer to replace it. I got a quote from a music repair shop and it would have cost me about $85 to fix it. Amazon shipped it right away and I got it within a few days such a great service, didnt pay a dime. So hopefully it works out for you. Sad to say but my warranty is over :(
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No and it would not hold the tuning. I returned it. Not a good guitar even for a child.
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Yeah, it is full-size. It is steel string. My suggestion would be to change the strings and put new ones on right away. It'll sound much better. Hope that helps :)