What in the WHEEB is going on with my D string intonation??? EDIT: Fixed!

[animalfarm]

Recently did neck/truss rod adjustment to both EPIs using

an 18" Machinists Ruler, both necks are almost perfectly

straight, and I set the action on both to 4/64th Low E and

3/64ths Hi E with NO fret buzz.

Now for some strange reason, the D string intonation on my

LP Classic is flat. This happened gradually (clue?).

Flipped Bridge saddle, re-intonated, still flat - I have no more

adjustment travel. I'm very happy with current guitar adjustments and

action, just frowning at D string...

I'm looking at:

1. String simply "went dead". I'm heading off to change the string

to check this out.

2. Purchase Guitarfetish Bridge. Normal "tune-o-matics" are 7/16"

across, GF Bridge is 9/16" across, slightly more adjustment room.

 

I would prefer to leave stock bridge. Just wondering if anyone has

experienced an "un-intonateable" string after a good guitar set-up.

If so, what solution?

String change after this post.....

[deflepfan]

My second thought was the string up and died, so maybe you do need to replace it.

 

But, my first thought was; is the string slipping at the tuner or is it wrapped wrong? In other words, did you string it right the first time so that the string is locked on? I'm not trying to be funny or insulting, but sometimes the string isn't exactly on as you think it is and it slips, either because it wasn't locked at the beginning or when it was wound, it over lapped wrong and is now putting up a hissy fit.

 

It's probable the string, though. Cheap enough to replace and try again.

Sheila

[twanger]

Yeah, what Sheila said. Either way you need a new string. Typically if I have one string go bad for whatever reason I'll just replace the whole set.

[animalfarm]

It was the "Wheebing" STRING!!!!

Changed it, stretched it, 3 turns on tuner post.

Played lead runs for Bounty Hunter (Molly Hatchett)

about 10 times, retuned.... Intonation is spot on.

 

Sheesh, wonder about shelf life on strings - I keep mine

in a Zip-lock bag filled with dessicant packs to prevent

moisture "damage".

 

"Wheebing String"!!!!!!!

[deflepfan]

Glad all is well.

 

And what is a Wheebing String?

Sheila

[animalfarm]

Glad all is well.

 

And what is a Wheebing String?

Sheila

 

Google search produces nothing, but I think it's

what happens immediately prior to breaking a string -

"Wheeeeeeeeeee......BING!" Awwwwww, sh@@@TTT!!!!!!

 

Maybe a brand of string produced in Wheeb, Texas - where

they also make Wheeeee - barrows, Wheeeee - bearing grease, etc...

[Dave]

I've had bad strings cause a buzz when fretted, but never noticed an intonation problem from one. That's one I'll keep in my back pocket for later reference. I've just changed over to Ernie Ball regular slinkies. I like the package that they come in and the tone is great. Their packaging is now supposedly sealed from the elements and is supposed to prevent string degradation. D'addario is doing that too, with a sealed pack inside the cardboard package.

 

Yours probably had some loose turns that made it go out of tune. After all, besides corrosion and loose windings, what else can go wrong with a string? if the core breaks, it pops. Pretty simple construction. I like hex core strings for that reason. I think it helps prevent premature loosening of the wraps.

 

Other than that, If it TWANGS, I keep it on. once or twice a month, I replace the strings on the one I'm playing. If it sits on a stand for months and still TWANGS, I don't change them until they don't feel smooth or I decide to make that guitar my number one for a while. Then it gets new strings.

[animalfarm]

What had me puzzled was the fact that I CHANGED the

strings about a week ago. Never had one go bad that fast.

Anything's possible!!!

[deflepfan]

Google search produces nothing' date=' but I think it's

what happens immediately prior to breaking a string -

[i']"Wheeeeeeeeeee......BING!" Awwwwww, sh@@@TTT!!!!!![/i]

 

Maybe a brand of string produced in Wheeb, Texas - where

they also make Wheeeee - barrows, Wheeeee - bearing grease, etc...

That's was hysterical! Thanks for the laugh!

Sheila

[DizzyFingers]

The QUICKEST cure is to use a wound third...Why? I don't know, and all I know is that it works...! Been thru all the saddle flippin and swearin...

 

Try a wound third...:-

 

Sorry I thought you were using your third string...G...Is your nut properly slotted and lubed...?

[Gordy01]

I buy D'Darrio strings. They come wrapped in a plastic wrap, sealed tight against the air.

I've opened the plastic wrap, taken out one string, and then did my best to reaseal the wrap.

After one week, I wanted to use one more of the strings on another guitar.

Took it out, put it on the guitar, and it was already dead. Dull sounding and dead.

This has happened a few times, so I'm saying that just being open to the air

kills the strings. I end up changing strings on my guitars about once a month.