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gtrdreems
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 Problems tuning mini guitar??
I'm having problems not only keeping a mini guitar in tune, but tuning it.
Any advice? I heard there is something that can be done, but can't remember where I found it.
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Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:09 am |
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nocojack
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I would imagine that since the scale of the guitar is much shorter, that would probably explain the problems.
maybe you want to upgrade the tuning heads?
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Deluxe-Schaller-Locking-Machine-Heads?sku=361404
check out something like that.
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Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:14 am |
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nocojack
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to avoid buying new tuner heads...
try being very careful when you change your strings... make sure your wraps don't overlap... your goal should be to have 3 or 4 full wraps of your strings... stretch them out as you tune.
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Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:19 am |
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chuck
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i know a kid that has a mini guiter...its a strat looking Rok Axe.
i have put strings on it for him, and had no tuning issues.
everything was just like normal...its just a shorter scale.
the tuning machines are junk.....but that is to be expected with a cheapo guitar .
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Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:38 am |
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straitjacket85
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on some of the mini guitars you have to tune them to like open G not sure on the actual tuning but its something to look up..lol
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Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:05 am |
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Puddleglum
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I agree with nocojack....
Step I: make sure you don't have too many (or too few) wraps around the capstan.
StepII: better tuning heads
Step III: collect underpants
Step IV: ???
Step V: PROFIT!
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Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:12 am |
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guitarfreakyman
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get it in tune once... then play it at a show and smash it at the end of the set.
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Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:22 pm |
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BrotherLawson
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guitarfreakyman wrote:get it in tune once... then play it at a show and smash it at the end of the set.
YES!
Metal!
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Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:59 pm |
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guitarfreakyman
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Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:03 pm |
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cxo
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The trick is tuning them higher right? The shorter the neck, the less string tension you have, and so the strings have to be a little more tight? I think that's it. Or it's the complete opposite and you have to tune lower, but I don't think so...
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Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:15 pm |
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BrotherLawson
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i think you're right, but what do i know?
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Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:27 pm |
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teledog
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Just got a (supposedly Gibson) Maestro mini-flying V package.
Strings stretched like hell for the first few hours.
Tuning pegs seem to hold their own.
Intonation is out like bejeezus!
Could definitely use a new adjustable bridge!
I usually set up the intonation with PC tuner software (external mic or mic/line in thing)..unless one has a very sensitive/filtered frequency counter.
I'll do it on this puppy later on this week.
The amp that came with it had a blown amp IC - (KIA6213) I replaced it ( with Frankenstein wiring) to an LM386 with the gain cap & small crazy-glued on copper heat sink(it gets hot), also cut the Vcc trace & put in a 1n4001 to prevent any reverse battery/power supply frying problems.
It's still humming away on a 9V batt as I type away & drink beer here..
Cheers!
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:06 pm |
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Eric
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Puddleglum wrote:I agree with nocojack....
Step I: make sure you don't have too many (or too few) wraps around the capstan.
StepII: better tuning heads
Step III: collect underpants
Step IV: ???
Step V: PROFIT!
You made me spit on my monitor. 
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:46 pm |
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Eric
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I believe this guide will help you.
How to keep a "Mini" guitar in tune
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:10 pm |
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straitjacket85
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great info Eric
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