Members cLeVeLaNdStEaM Posted March 19, 2011 Members Share Posted March 19, 2011 I was wondering if it is possible to put PRS (Paul Reed Smith) tuning pegs on my epiphone les paul. I have heard the PRS tuning pegs are awesome and my current tuning pegs arent that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 I was wondering if it is possible to put PRS (Paul Reed Smith) tuning pegs on my epiphone les paul. I have heard the PRS tuning pegs are awesome and my current tuning pegs arent that good. What's "not so good" about yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cLeVeLaNdStEaM Posted March 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 if i change the tuning it doesnt stay in tune. for example i tuned it down to drop A# and it wouldnt stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 General setup... bad nut... improper stringing technique. All of those can be causing your problem but it ain't your tuners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cLeVeLaNdStEaM Posted March 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 how can i find out if those are the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 how can i find out if those are the problem? Take my word for it.It's practically impossible mechanically for a tuner to slip. Lets start with the basics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 It's unnecessary, as BoneNut is telling you. The problem is usually the nut. Are you only dropping the low E to A#? Or are you drop-tuning your whole guitar, when it's set up to be in standard? Strings won't always tune up perfectly when the tension they're set up for is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cLeVeLaNdStEaM Posted March 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 I think the way i change my strings is fine. I dont lock them like this guy does, but I aim for 3 to 4 wraps around the neck. Yes I dropped the low E to A#, how do I know if its the nut and how do I fix the nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LesPaulFetish Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 I think the way i change my strings is fine. I dont lock them like this guy does, but I aim for 3 to 4 wraps around the neck.I hope you mean tuning peg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CoqBelliqueux Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 I hope you mean tuning peg :D PICS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cLeVeLaNdStEaM Posted March 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 I hope you mean tuning peg haha yeah I do, tuning a guitar would be the least of my problems if I wrapped the strings around the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 I think the way i change my strings is fine. I dont lock them like this guy does, but I aim for 3 to 4 wraps around the neck. Yes I dropped the low E to A#, how do I know if its the nut and how do I fix the nut? Ok, one more question, the whole guitar is going out, or just the dropped string? Because A# will be so loose, it won't play in tune no matter what. I suppose there could be a tension problem still. Tuning issues are usually a problem with the nut - the strings are catching in there, or the nut slots aren't cut correctly for the string gauge. Lubrication in the nut slots can help, too. Oh yeah - when you put the strings on, do you stretch them out properly? That makes a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CoqBelliqueux Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'm pretty sure he didn't really mean A#. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cLeVeLaNdStEaM Posted March 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 Ok, one more question, the whole guitar is going out, or just the dropped string? Because A# will be so loose, it won't play in tune no matter what. I suppose there could be a tension problem still. Tuning issues are usually a problem with the nut - the strings are catching in there, or the nut slots aren't cut correctly for the string gauge. Lubrication in the nut slots can help, too.Oh yeah - when you put the strings on, do you stretch them out properly? That makes a huge difference. yeah A# is very loose, but Chevelle uses A# so there must be a way, and I do stretch my strings out plus I use size 9 strings if that means anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 I think the way i change my strings is fine. I dont lock them like this guy does, but I aim for 3 to 4 wraps around the neck. Yes I dropped the low E to A#, how do I know if its the nut and how do I fix the nut? Using the lock technique when stringing up won't cost you anything except a pack of strings. Just saying... you're the one having tuning problems, so don't just ignore that option. Your a beginner right? I wouldn't suggest you try to fix the nut. You'll need to take to a tech for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 Using the lock technique when stringing up won't cost you anything except a pack of strings. Just saying... you're the one having tuning problems, so don't just ignore that option. Your a beginner right? I wouldn't suggest you try to fix the nut. You'll need to take to a tech for that. Agreed. Get one of the girls downtown to give you a good nut job.:poke:Cost about 40 bucks.SRS, if you're using 9-42's you shouldn't be hanging up in your nut slots. Try some chapstik. One of the best nut lubes I've found and the cost is reasonable. it may be hanging up in your saddle slots and chapstik works there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 Agreed. Get one of the girls downtown to give you a good nut job.:poke: Cost about 40 bucks. ...and you won't even care if you're in tune anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Markdude Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 yeah A# is very loose, but Chevelle uses A# so there must be a way, and I do stretch my strings out plus I use size 9 strings if that means anything. This is definitely part of the problem. If you're tuning low (especially THAT low), you need to use thicker strings. I'd say 11's at the minimum if you're going down all the way to A#. That's lower than a 7-string in standard tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted March 20, 2011 Members Share Posted March 20, 2011 Dropped to A# (a good country key), using 9's (light gauge), on what is probably a Gibson scale guitar (short-ish). I;m surprised you have any tension at all. You should be using 13's or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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