I have been wondering about this and I thought that I would finally ask soneone. When I tune my stratocaster, does it matter what setting the tone knobs and volume knobs are on or does it not matter?

Nevin is right,the tuner will make a more accurate reading with everything on 10 and I find using the bridge pup you don't get so many overtones.

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+1 It has always worked for me this way!

Should it matter? Tuning affects the frequency (pitch) of the sound. Volume affects the amplitude (loudness) and tone affects the timbre. Although I have to admit I like the volume up just out of habit and I'd like to hear from someone who can clarify the science.

Thanks for the quick replies. I have been setting my volume to max and tone knobs at about 5 (don't remember why I do it that way). Think I will check it out with everything at 10. Thanks again......

If I am tuning by ear what settings should I use?

















LOL

I do not know the answer to this question; however, I tune my with a tuner, selector switch to the bridge position, and dimed. Been doing it that way since the day I threw away my pitch pipes and got an electronic tuner.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

Turn your ears all the way clockwise or until you reach a detente. Full on!

I guess it does matter if your using an electronic tuner, but why not learn how to tune the guitar using intervals. Thats probably the best way because then you don't have to worry about having a tuning tool on you and you can tune your guitar anywhere any time.

To tune the guitar using intervals (Also known as relative tuning) all you need is to have one string in tune and then by playing a series of notes on different strings you can get the rest of the strings in tune. This method is great if you have one string that needs a little adjusting.

I use a tuner for major tuning before playing...but while in the middle of playing I use interval tuning as I go. You can also use harmonic tuning as well as long as one string is in proper tune. The only thing about interval tuning, make sure your guitar is properly intonated, otherwise you will get very frustrated as you move up and down the neck. (LOL) I spent 20 minutes touching up my intonation last night on my Squier and 20 minutes on my Fender.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

Vol 10, tone 0, neck pickup.

It cuts down the amount of harmonic overtones acting on the tuner.

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I use a tuning fork. Key of "A". Keeps me sharp.

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