saintcityriot Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 i know this is probably a common complain among firebirds, but how should i go about keeping this thing in tune? if i got better machine heads would it be better? or am i just stuck with sloppy tuning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 actually my firebird stays in tune better than anything i own. does yours have banjo tuners? also, 99% of the time people think the tuners are to blame for tuning issues. 99% of those people are wrong. unless it is physically damaged, the tuners are not the issue. most tuning issues can be attributed to (in no particular order): 1: poor string winding technique around the post 2: unstretched strings 3: poorly cut nut slots (or simply not cut for the string guage you are using 4: poor tuning technique (always tune up to a note, never down). these are the most common. like i said, unless the tuner has physical damage, or is COMPLETE garbage (like on $100 chinese guitars) then they aren't to blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 You sir are absolutely correct... My stock banjo tuners work just fine. Most of the time it is simply operator error... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 You sir are absolutely correct... My stock banjo tuners work just fine. Most of the time it is simply operator error... i even have one with damage that works fine! lol. i used to be a tech in a shop. it amazed me how many people came in wanting new tuners b/c it wouldn't stay in tune. i don't think a single one of those people actually ended up with new tuners...... but all of their guitars would stay in tune by the time i handed it back to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I have to say I agree with all the above - If indeed you have Banjo tuners, then they should be fine. If not, is the problem with new or old strings? There is an optimum tuning 'window' with all strings - too early and they haven't 'stretched out' and too late and they lose elasticity and the intonation goes. Maybe you are just using the wrong strings for that particular guitar! Good luck my friend and please keep us posted. Regards, Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaker Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I do not have any tuning problem with my Firebird V (banjo tuners and a stoptail bridge). For that matter, I do not have any problem with any other Gibson (all stoptail). I have a problem with my Steinberger Spirit, however (maybe I am not just as careful with that guitar). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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