I just bought my new strat and I can't find anything in the manual about this, when I playwith the tremolo and I use it, all of the string get off tune (they get dropped), in different ratios... I already tried to tune it half tone up but it didn't work, it didn't get in the right tune after using the tremolo..
How can I fix this?

getting locking tunes is the easiest and cheapest option. getting a floyd rose put in is second.

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Before you needlessly hack up your new guitar, an even simpler and free option to staying in tune with a stock Strat tremolo is to make sure the nut slots are cut cleanly to elimate string binding and add a teeny bit of pencil graphite to the slots to relieve string friction. Then make sure you have strung the guitar properly; not too many or too few wraps around the tuner post and have the correct string break angle between nut and tuner post. Strat players have been using these tricks since 1954 with success. Good luck!

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You fix it by following the instructions here:

http://www.fender.com/support/stratocas ... _guide.php

By the way, the same instructions are in your owner's manual.

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Bill

I had the same problem when I first bought a strat. Here's what I did to fix it:

1.) Switch the strings from 9s to 10s. If you're really attached to the sound of 9s, and you don't like 10s, I guess you can ignore this, but I think the 10s stay in tune better. That, and I think they sound better anyway.

2.) Make sure to properly lube the places where the string comes into contact with the guitar (at the trem, at the nut, and at the string tree). That will keep the strings from catching, which will keep them in tune better. A lot of people use light oil for the trem and string tree, but I just use chapstick. Put some graphite in the slots on the nut.

Thank you so much man, I'll do that and try after.

And when that doesn't cure the problem, do a proper setup on your guitar as explained in the link above.

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Bill

String guage has nothing whatsoever to do with tuning problems unless they're too thick and bind in the nut,which I doubt is the problem with yours.The strings may be hanging up a bit in the nut,saddles or string trees and simply lubing with graphite or "nutsauce"will remedy that.As stated above the number of windings around the post can greatly affect tuning-the fewer the better. The tension and number of springs attached to the bridge block can also play a big role also whether or not the bridge is floating or flush to the body can also play a role.Another big issue is when you change your strings only change one at a time and if you change the guage or even the brand of strings the springs need to be readjusted.Since you're not that familiar with the workings of the vibrato it would probably be better for you to bring it to a tech for a setup as going at it with little experience can exascerbate the problem.Once you become more familiar with the system you'll be more comfortable with doing it yourself.

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Hi diego_ava. What kind of Strat, and what kind of trem? If it is a six screw "pivot", it will always have that problem to some degree, no matter what you do as far as setup or lube. Some players get used to compensating for this by giving the whammy bar a quick yank, or push, to get back in tune. If it is a two pivot point bridge, it has actual pivot points and will be better, but you'll still need locking tuners for the best that you can do with a Strat trem. Even the two point pivot with locking tuners will still have very slight tuning problems if you use the whammy very vigorously. I agree that the Floyd Rose trem is much better for tuning stability, part of the reason is a locking nut.

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