b757 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Bought used mini-v 3 days ago for my kid to get lessons. I don't play. Had guitar restrung and tuned at guitar supply in Tulsa. Will not stay in tune by video from Gibson. Do not know what to do. Did i make mistake? Have heard from people that are in band in my church and they say that they will not stay in tune due to how small they are. Please help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowb5str Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Ummm... That advice does not sound right. Ukeleles stay in tune, as do mandolins. What did Guitar Supply have to say about the V after they tuned it for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfilms Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I did the same thing. Purchased one for my son. It was impossible to tune - until I realized that the shorter scale made it tune in G... (on the video) Still very delicate to tune. My son is too young to start transposing chords! Someone said you could put heavy gauge strings on it and tune it in normal tuning? Any truth to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowb5str Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 That sounds absolutely reversed. Lighter gauge would be normal tune. THe calculations can get tedious but a spreadsheet can handle them. How's your math? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukee-2275 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 67 sg standard 73 sg pro 79 es-335 crr 82 flying v heritage 84 les paul custom 63 jaguar 76 telecaster deluxe 83 strat elite 00 strat{usa} 91 hamer 08 martin d 16 90 ovation elite i would try giving the strings a good stretch and retuning this could take several times with new strings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukee-2275 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 67 sg standard 73 sg pro 79 es-335 crr 82 flying v heritage 84 les paul custom 63 jaguar 76 telecaster deluxe 83 strat elite 00 strat{usa} 91 hamer 08 martin d 16 90 ovation elite my son has a mini strat stays in tune pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowb5str Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 A quick googling gave me: Kona Kids Rock Mini V Electric Guitar 19" Scale on <<http://www.guitardiscounthero.com/store-products-MBPV-Kona-Kids-Rock-Black-Gloss--Mini-V-Electric-Guitar-19-Inch-Scale_40904143.html>> which mentions: ... All 19" scale guitars are not designed to be tuned to a standard, full size guitar tuning. Given the shorter scale, this model should be tuned up 2 1/2 steps for proper intonation. ...snip... Would you check the page and see if it looks right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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