Tuning issue

[psp777]

Whats the problem? I have a rg 550 20th anny issue. I tune my guitar via a tuner only to release the guitar is 1/2 step down tuned...I tune up again and its 1/2 step down tuned again..what is going on here? Thanks for your help...ITs like the tuning is slipping or something????

[jemplayer55]

Did you just re-string the guitar?

[CosmicDebris]

What do you mean by releasing and is this your first floating trem guitar?

[jemplayer55]

Go read this..... Rich has a pretty good tech section which will help you understand what may be happening as well as resolving the issue!

http://www.ibanezrules.com/tech/setup/tuning.htm

[psp777]

No I own other floating trem guitars... no issues. I will read the article thanks.....

I just tune up then 5 seconds later its out of tune...about 1/2 step down.

Yes new strings

[jemplayer55]

Did you stretch the string well? That may be the issue here as they may still be stretching out. That will surely have you re-tuning for awhile! Hope you get it resolved!

[psp777]

Thanks m8...i will research...the guitar is new and placed some new strings on it checked intonation etc....but this problem persits...worst case I will spend $50 at the local guitar shop for a pro set up but i am hoping to do it myself..thanks for the quick response..much appreciated m8

[jemplayer55]

PSP your more than welcome..... can't stress enough about reading the entire tech area of Ibanez Rules. Rich is the Ibanez setup "guru" around these parts.

BTW, Did you change string gauge also?

[psp777]

I took my guitar into a tech today. he set it up with some hibrid strings...9-46 never tried those before.

I have a question for you guys...the tech had gone home for the day. The action seems to high for my liking. This is a fine line because i am used to playing a guitar with low action but being able to rest my hand on the bridge. When the bridge was much lower i found i had to alternate my playing style...just felt weird as i couldnt rest my hand so to speak on the bridge.

Now if I lower the bridge slightly to try to lower the action will this send everything else out of wack that i just paid for...ie) intonation etc...

I need to find that balance between a higher bridge and lower action

Thanks

[JeffWiredBeck24]

Lowering action won't affect your intonation or setup, but if it's a fairly major action adjustment you'll most likely need to retune.

[psp777]

Thanks...so if I understand correctly its just a matter of tightening the two screws a bit...a little at a time ensuring i am tuned to pitch...seems simple enough. I thought it would impact the intonation or trem angle?

I just dont want to screw up a relatively great set up from the tech..just the action needs a small tweak.

This all may seem trivial to you but this is my 1st Ibanez in my 25 years playing and I want it to be perfect.

I always had my guitars set by a tech in vancouver BC canada but have now moved about 4 hours away...

Cheers

[JeffWiredBeck24]

If you lower your action you'll notice the trem angle gets slightly lowered, but that's only because lower action means your bridge is sitting lower. Don't worry, it won't affect your set-up, especially if it's a minor action tweak like you said.

You should be plugged in to a clean channel while you're doing this though to check for buzz.

[psp777]

Ya I lowered the action but my intonation on the d string seems out of wack now..Im taking it back in to the tech tomorrow...I wasnt really happy with his work...goes to show you if you want it done right you have to do it yourself...Im learning...slowly