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Tuning Problems

daodownandout · 2007-02-01 20:19:01

I have a Fender Standard HSS Strat (Fat Strat) http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0134702306 and I use Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings http://www.zzounds.com/item--ERN2221. My problem is whenever I bend either the g, b or e string the b and e go out of tune and it is extremely annoying.Any suggestions on how to…

01-02-2007 8:19pm

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daodownandout

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I have a Fender Standard HSS Strat (Fat Strat) http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0134702306 and I use Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings http://www.zzounds.com/item--ERN2221. My problem is whenever I bend either the g, b or e string the b and e go out of tune and it is extremely annoying.Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? Thanks

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#2 01-02-2007 8:26pm

Johnny Storm

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If you mean that after you bend a note the string is out of tune then that's probably because the string is sticking in the nut. Try lubing the nut by "coloring in" the slots with a soft lead pencil (graphite). Chapstick, or a tiny bit of Vaseline or even 3-in-1 oil are all good.

Have you read the Fender Setup Guide?

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#3 02-02-2007 6:29pm

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It might seam pretty obvious but do you stretch the strings when you put on a new set?

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