Maple Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 it's been almost over 2 weeks now and i'm still having tuning issues with my Les Paul. it just won't stay in tune!! it's pretty much the same with my ES-339. what can i do to keep them in tune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Details boy, we need details! Original strings still being used? Are there any strings in particular that are giving you a hard time or is it pretty much all of them? Hearing anything go 'TING' whilst tuning or de-tuning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Are you using a Pete Townshend windmill picking technique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 yes i hear "ping" sometimes. the LP has the strings that it came with. my 339 has newer strings from the (free) set up it just got. the nut was filed and oiled but i still hear "ping" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Are you using a Pete Townshend windmill picking technique? yes... i am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 certain string or strings, or does every string go out of tune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 mostly the g and b, but they all do at different times. even if i tune it and leave it unplayed and then play it 20 min later it may be out of tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Does sound like the strings are still binding in the nut. That's the only cause of 'tinging' that I know of. Try some pencil graphite in the nut slots. Works wonders for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 That ping you hear might be your G or B strings releasing from a catch at the bridge or nut - that's a tune killer. Are you playing light strings (9s)? Is the ambient temp in you house cool enough to make a change in the tune (guitar is cool, you tune and play - heat up the guitar and then it's out of tune; or tune it warmed up and then set it down, it cools on your out of tune again) ? (or vice versa with ambient temp warm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 playing 10's. ya it's cooler in the day. when i'm playing it's all about the same temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 welp, doesn't sound like temp variation is the cuprit and 10 shouldn't be stretching on you. you might want to look into catches in your bridge saddles and the nut. Also look at how your winding your strings on to the peg heads and if your string ends are seating correctly in your end-stop/tail-piece you mention Townsend, are you an aggresive strummer? If so, that could be easily checked with session of lighter strumming and see if the tune holds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Ya I'm thinking it's how they're strung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdman Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Try some Big Bends Nut Sauce. I had trouble with my G and B strings until I used some of their tuning lubricate now they stay in tune and they don't ping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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