My american strat will not stay in tune, even with these and the super-vee bladerunner bridge installed. Any advice? Could it be the nut?
927043
I would definitely look at the nut. If you are a string bender and you dont use the whammy bar then you may wish to go to a fixed bridge setup. Just took my strat to have bridge set lower flush to deck. Not doing the Clapton block bridge, but I dont see anything wrong with that. Maybe in the future.
927044
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.
927045
Most tuning stability issues are nut issues, but obviously, it's hard to diagnose over the web ;-)
927046
It certainly could be, especially if you changed string gauge without filing the nut. Another culprit could be an incomplete setup. Check this out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7luUzgDwwcs
204975
They are cheap Chinese made tuning machines. Yes, you will get out of tune easily. I have modified mine and OT plays and sounds 10 times better than an Epiphone Dot, and close to a Gibson. No joke. I put Grover Tuning machines on it and 2 DiMarzio PAF Humbuckers and it is now a great guitar to play live. I primarily use a standard American Strat live, but my modified Delta King is great for songs when I need fat tone or more versatility in tone. My advice. Buy it and spend $200 to make is darn near Gibson quality without breaking the bank. Good luck and have fun!
744804
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.
1202832
If the strings are not holding tune and the adjustment knobs are not moving then the strings need to be replaced. Download jamPlay app. It has a tuner that works well.
185139
This model is my second guitar connect. The first model gave me similar results to what your experiencing. I contacted the company and their tech trouble shot with me in vain, and then sent me a new cable, promptly.
756645
you have to adjust it to work right loosen the 3 springs in back to take tension off of bridge you might have to loosen the six screws one turned on front of bridge then retune the guitar you have to keep playing with adjustment till your comfortable
1982538
Sounds like you are stringing it the opposite way you should. As you tighten the string it should put tension on the whammy bar. Our guitar turned out great and plays good. Great guitar.
1406672
Mine didn't come in tune but the package comes with a tuner, so if you read the instructions, you should be able to tune it. You could also find an online free guide that helps you to tune a guitar. I hope this helps!
1432538
I had a 52 Tele sold on (eBay) and there is no diff except that it is MIM. Excellent Guitar. I put a GE Smith 1/2 tele bridge on mine (eBay), Jerry Donahue Alnico II APT3Jd/APT1R pups (eBay) with the 4-way mod w/capacitors etc., (eBay); and a BBender /GBender Hipshot (eBay). Now its a $1500 custom shop Badass Moten-Gator Monster !!! ~skygod~ :)
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It will work ,but the radius is off and the saddles are fixed . The strings still move around in the grooves, you will have to up your string gauge . I put folded tin foil under my low and high e to get the radius right ,and you don't HAVE to replace the stock bridge its just fine ,it was said this Squire is truer to the original than the Fender model the mods you make will be dependent on you playing style ,and preferences research all the mods ,look up Elvis Costellos Jazzmaster ,that guitar is setup to gig ,unless your a pro you wont need it to be that stable .Good luck .It really is a great guitar (for the price ) dont over do it, love it for what it is . It will work ,but the radius is off and the saddles are fixed . The strings still move around in the grooves, you will have to up your string gauge . I put folded tin foil under my low and high e to get the radius right ,and you don't HAVE to replace the stock bridge its just fine ,it was said this Squire is truer to the original than the Fender model the mods you make will be dependent on you playing style ,and preferences research all the mods ,look up Elvis Costellos Jazzmaster ,that guitar is setup to gig ,unless your a pro you wont need it to be that stable .Good luck .It really is a... » Read More It will work ,but the radius is off and the saddles are fixed . The strings still move around in the grooves, you will have to up your string gauge . I put folded tin foil under my low and high e to get the radius right ,and you don't HAVE to replace the stock bridge its just fine ,it was said this Squire is truer to the original than the Fender model the mods you make will be dependent on you playing style ,and preferences research all the mods ,look up Elvis Costellos Jazzmaster ,that guitar is setup to gig ,unless your a pro you wont need it to be that stable .Good luck .It really is a great guitar (for the price ) dont over do it, love it for what it is . « Show Less
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Hi Carlos, if you want to put locking tuners on a "vintage" american made stratocaster as I did, $58 is a good deal for these. Mine were very easy to install -- I did not even have to remove the original head bushing or use the screws provided -- just insert the tuner into the original bushing! More important, the locking tuners keep my strat in tune! 'Nuf said. Cheers.
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.
1860688
No the strings won't be tuned I'd advise in getting a tuner especially since it being new strings they won't stay tuned for long. But eventually they stay tuned.
1447064
The strings are installed. Suggest you get a digital tuner so you can tune it though.
332053
I had this amp bridged into two 10's rockford fosgate and it kicked! 1 10inch isn't gonna kick as hard. U might want to look at your amp settings and make sure it set for low frequency
604351
Can be a common problem! Tune the instrument above standard tuning and play it for a while. The strings are still stretching; then tune it to standard and keep it in tune. Usually the strings start to stay in tune better. (Use a tuner. You can purchase them for less than $20.)
684810
It was for mine. (Mexican Strat) Just un-screw the nut that holds the tuner in place, push out the old one, and slide in the new. Put on the new retaining nut, and you are ready the string the guitar. My guitar now stays in much better tune than with the original tuners. ( Not as good as my Martin, but it didn't cost thousands of dollars either!)