Troubles Tuning G string

guitar_chick · #1 04-26-2007, 01:30 PM

Help me!!! I bought a vintage Fender strat a few months ago (10 years old), and here lately I'm having troubles tuning the G string. I have used my little Korg tuner, my Digitech processor tuner and my own d*** ear, but that string does not sound right. Could my intonation be out? I've never adjusted anything yet, so I'm being a girl about it here.

**moebius** · #2 04-26-2007, 02:11 PM

To my ears, a G-string never sounds right even when tuned. It may just be how it sounds.

Batchimp RG · #3 04-26-2007, 02:13 PM

Could be the wrong guage....best to buy new strings and start from scratch.

guitar_chick · #4 04-26-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chimp

Could be the wrong guage....best to buy new strings and start from scratch.

I never thought about that. I bought a new set of 10 gauge DR Extras the other day, cause I popped my high E string, so I could throw one on and see. I don't know if I was just having problems in general, but I seemed to be having troubles the other day tuning a couple of the strings. I don't know. I'm not the greatest at tuning the electric yet. Could be I'm a little retarded sometimes.

Abhijeet · #5 04-26-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by moebius

To my ears, a G-string never sounds right even when tuned. It may just be how it sounds.

I've been feeling the same about playing the open G string, it doesn't sound right!!

guitar_chick · #6 04-26-2007, 02:19 PM

When I was tuning with my Digitech processor and my Korg I kept getting the notes around the string, but troubles getting some of the open strings to hit dead on. For example D string kept saying A or something to that effect.

guitar_chick · #7 04-26-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Abhijeet

I've been feeling the same about playing the open G string, it doesn't sound right!!

Maybe that is possible. I've never noticed it before, but the past few days my ears have been very zoned in on it. It just seems very metallicy sounding. Like a bitter twang. Don't know how to describe it.

Demiurge · #8 04-26-2007, 02:22 PM

No matter what guitar I've owned, unwound G's never stay put! I've had guitars strung with heavier strings, and when a wound G was used, it would finally hold.

guitar_chick · #9 04-26-2007, 02:25 PM

What do you mean by wound vs. unwound? coated strings?

guitar_chick · #10 04-26-2007, 02:25 PM

guess I'm still learning about different types of strings

Batchimp RG · #11 04-26-2007, 02:26 PM

If you post a picture it would help....at least with it showing above the jeans

(thought I'd get that in before the hounds got here....)

jb4674 · #12 04-26-2007, 02:28 PM

I usually don't have any problems with G-Strings. I tend to pull them off with my teeth. LOL

Check two things:

1. If you have schaller tuners on the guitar (not the vintage ones), tighten the screw on the machine head to give you a little more accuracy when tuning.

2. Adjust the intonation by turning the screw at the end of the trem that faces the end of the guitar. You should see 6 screws, and each adjusts a saddle by pulling it back (clockwise), and pushing it forward (counter-clock wise).

I would also replace the entire set of strings. Mixing brands can create a problem sometimes. Also, post some pics girl, how dare you????

Jimmy

guitar_chick · #13 04-26-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chimp

If you post a picture it would help....at least with it showing above the jeans

(thought I'd get that in before the hounds got here....)

That is not the kind of "string" we are talking about. RALMAO

My thoughts were pure, for once, when I began this thread.

Like you guys are experts on those kind of strings.....lord help me

guitar_chick · #14 04-26-2007, 02:32 PM

I'm learning something here by reading the box. I believe I understand the coating and wrapping now. Eureka!!!

guitar_chick · #15 04-26-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jb4674

I usually don't have any problems with G-Strings. I tend to pull them off with my teeth. LOL

Also, post some pics girl, how dare you????

Jimmy

That is very funny, and could be a good way to cut your lip.

(with the guitar G-string that is)

I really set myself up for punishment when I started this thread. Why couldn't the A string have been my issue?

I may, I'm not promising, post a pic on my birthday (May 24th). I haven't totally decided yet. I'm bashful. Actually, after all the hot babe pics splattered on this site lately, I'd be a disappointment by comparison probably.