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Post subject: Tuning problems with usa standard strat
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:17 am
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I bought a usa standard strat in 1999. I have always had a problem with the tuning of the strings. The E A D strings are fine. the G string can be tuned fine but when you press down on a fret the notes are slightly sharp which means you must tune it a bit to compinsate. the b string needs to be tuned a bit off to acount for this problem in a knock on way. Basically the guitar can be either in tune for bar chords or open chords but not both. I've adjusted the strings every other way to no avail. I have a 72 (3 bolt) strat and a 63 jag and no problems with those two guitars.

When I use the tremelo I can bend the thing to the limit and release it and no string has lost or gained any pitch. so its not to do with that. If this is a known problem please advise me. If a wound G string solves it I suppose I'll rule out lead guitar or play as I would clasical style.. :(


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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:05 am
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Have you tried checking the intonation of the stings that you are haveing problems with?

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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:42 am
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Sounds like a nut job is in order. Get a pro setup!


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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:53 pm
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I agree. A bad nut job can ruin your tuning. If your in the Baltimore/D.C. area Phil Jacoby is a great guy for the job.

I myself prefer a bone nut.


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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:29 pm
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Check the intonation


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Post subject: take the guitar to an authorized repair shop
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:54 am
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The g string may not be leaving at the leading edge of the nut so it may have to be cut at a slight back angle. The saddle position may also not be correct and may have to be adjusted for correct intonation.


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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:13 am
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Check your pickup height too. Too close and you'll get string pull. For the rest I'd let a good tech check it out. It could be a million things from a poorly cut nut to a warped neck to the bridge saddles being improperly set. Even a set of cheap or defective strings can affect intonation.


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Post subject: nut height
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:02 pm
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Also sometimes the slot in the nut for the g string could be not cut quite deep enough so that the g string is pulled sharp when the string is fretted close to the nut.


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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:37 pm
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The strings can be hanging up in the nut too. You could always try Big Bends Nut Sauce.


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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 3:41 pm
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I figured it out. The saddle has slowely moved over the last ten years and I tightenet up the springs at the back recently which threw it off. I've ran almost out of room to manover the bits and bobs when adjusting innotation. I set again there and the problem is almost gone. When I change the strings next I will horse in a new battery for the DG 20s and fix up the saddle and make sure the whole things is proper.. Just didn't realise how sensitive the guitar is.. I only ever played it very lightly until I went nuts about a year ago and got a valve amp. Now I beat the crap out of her with a heavier pic. I mean I go nuts. Dancing on chairs and all in gigs. Valium might be in order too :-)

The lesson to be learned is that a strat is not a plank. It is like a beautiful delicate woman. It must be cared for.. But occasionally you can get rough and dirty with her and make her scream!!!! :-D


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Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:06 am
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Good job! You can do a lot of things you never knew possible. It is a lot of fun to do it yourself...sometimes you just need some information and this website is a great source...Just remember, guitars are a lot like women, very fickle and need a lot of attention but will give you a lot of satisfaction when you treat them right. In the long run a guitar or number of them are a lot cheaper...


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