Members iago Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Patuney Posted July 14, 2008 Members Share Posted July 14, 2008 Block the trem! Unless you're really into yanking on the whammy, this is the simplest step, and it will increase sustain, too. Your Stat will stay in tune if you break a string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iago Posted July 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Block the trem! Unless you're really into yanking on the whammy, this is the simplest step, and it will increase sustain, too. Your Stat will stay in tune if you break a string. Won't that change the tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bubbluz Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Won't that change the tone? Not a lot in my mind,you should also make sure there is no binding happening at the nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rscornutt Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 +1 Block the trem. The only thing that will happen is that it will sound better (more sustain). You can get different kinds of lube for the nut and saddles and it's a good idea to use it. Most people that have tuning problems think it's the tuners or bad strings - 90% of the time it's the nut is not cut right or you need some kind of lube. It wouldn't hurt to lube the saddles and string trees as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Take it to a reputable Fender dealer and have them cut a new nut and do a setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonK Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Block the trem! Unless you're really into yanking on the whammy, this is the simplest step, and it will increase sustain, too. Your Stat will stay in tune if you break a string. If you're not a trem guy, this is definitely the second step. The first is to check the nut slots to see if they're properly cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moctzal Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Yup. A setup/nut filing/new nut are the place to start. Also the way you're stringing could be influencing your tuning. There are lots of websites in the link thread at the top of the forum that can show you how to string guitars properly. If those things work, after that try blocking the trem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Still.ill Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 do strats with trems still in place just stay in tune badly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members uOpt Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Lubricate the nut slots with graphite or a graphite mix. Also, it is important how you have put the string onto the tuner. They must be properly anchored and have few winds. Maybe you can post a photo of your tuners and the strings are they are now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dom1412 Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Don't play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonK Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 do strats with trems still in place just stay in tune badly? No, not if the nut is cut properly. Tuning problems on a Strat are usually due to either a poorly-cut nut (w/ the strings binding during bends and trem use) or a trem that hasn't been set up. A standard Strat trem isn't going to match a Floyd w/ a locking nut as regards stability, but OTOH, it shouldn't be a constant tuning hassle if it's set up right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deanzat Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Sometimes strats SEEM to have a tuning or intonation problem when the neck and middle pickups are too high. They're powerful magnets and can make strings wobble funny. That said, I have a tech block the trem and refine the nut whenever I get a strat... Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OverdrivenEL34s Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 have the nut precision cut. add a drop of something like tri flow with teflon in each slot and on the bridge saddles. while add it remove any burrs on the bridge saddles to greatly reduce possible string breakage (very fine sandpaper and or 0000 steel wool is good for that). if the nut is plastic go for bone or graphtech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OverdrivenEL34s Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 also, if you don't already make sure you are installing strings correctly and then do the standard stretch, retune, stretch, retune... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iago Posted July 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks guys. I'll give it a shot. You would think a guitar that cost $1200 would have a proper nut and setup? I had a $400 MIM Strat that stayed in tune far better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 lube your nut on the guitar, nasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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