{"id":15836,"date":"2018-07-09T04:21:36","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T04:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roadietuner.com\/?post_type=blog&p=15836"},"modified":"2020-07-08T07:44:50","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T07:44:50","slug":"want-to-improve-your-guitars-tuning-stability-fit-your-strings-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/want-to-improve-your-guitars-tuning-stability-fit-your-strings-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Improve Your Guitar\u2019s Tuning Stability?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beginner guitarists and tuning stability have a turbulent relationship. In this day and age, getting your guitar in tune is easier than ever. Between guitar tuner apps<\/a>, digital guitar tuners and clip-on guitar tuners, there are plenty of options out there. (If you\u2019re looking for the best guitar tuner on the market, that\u2019s quick and easy to use, why not give our Roadie 2<\/a> a try?).<\/p>\n

But getting those strings to stay <\/em>in tune, that\u2019s another story entirely.<\/p>\n

Tuning Stability<\/h2>\n

So, oh intrepid learner guitarist, why isn\u2019t your guitar holding pitch? Why, after a minute of play do you sound like a vinyl record that\u2019s been left out in the sun?<\/p>\n

Probably because you don\u2019t know how to fit your strings properly.<\/p>\n

Sounds obvious, no? But the amount of people that get is one wrong is frankly baffling.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve encountered people that don\u2019t understand why their guitar keeps going out of tune, only to find that they\u2019ve fitted said strings in a way that defies comprehension.<\/p>\n

(The worst example I\u2019ve seen is someone who tied the string around a tuner post in a double knot. I didn\u2019t even think that was physically possible, but boy was I proven wrong.)<\/p>\n

So, it\u2019s time to make tuning mishaps a thing of the past.<\/p>\n

When it comes to fitting your strings the correct<\/em> way, there are three things to remember.<\/p>\n

The Correct Way<\/h2>\n

Firstly, make sure your strings are properly seated on the guitar at the string\u2019s ball end<\/strong>. On a steel-strung acoustic, this means making sure the string is snug against the bottom of the bridge pin. On an electric guitar, it\u2019s the same principal but with your tail piece, wrap-around bridge, trem block or the back of the guitar body. If it isn\u2019t snug, that string will be too far inside your guitar and tuning horror will ensue.<\/p>\n

Secondly, keep those string winds around the tuner post neat<\/strong>, and to a minimum. You\u2019re aiming to have each wrap stacked neatly and going downward from the tuning peg hole. You do this so the string returns to the same spot on the post when string tension changes.<\/p>\n

On a related note, the process of actually fitting those strings to your guitar is made effortless with your Roadie tuner<\/a>. Roadie\u2019s automatic winding feature, with a motor that rotates at 60RPM, means you can switch out strings quickly and easily.<\/p>\n

Finally, stretch your strings\u2026 thoroughly<\/strong>. Once you\u2019ve got those bad boys installed and in tune, gently tug on them around 10 times up and down the length of the string. Lightly push down on the string behind the nut or bridge to make sure it\u2019s properly seated, and then tune the string back to pitch. You\u2019ll need to repeat this process until the strings stay in tune.<\/p>\n

This one sounds dull, and guess what? It is. That\u2019s why most newbie guitarists skip it.<\/p>\n

But, the time you spend stretching those strings will pay off in dividends. Your strings will stay in tune better, meaning you don\u2019t turn into a St. Sanders Shreds video when you come to play that all-important guitar solo.<\/p>\n\n

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