Slipping Sperzel tuners, Amy remedy?
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PFDarkside
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It doesn’t look like it from the image above, but let’s see how this new set of strings does. 24 hours later the whole guitar is really close to being in tune. I typically use the same strings on one specific guitar, like I’ll buy three sets of Optiweb 10-52 for one guitar and leave them in the case. If I got two bad sets and put them on one after another it would be bad luck but not out of the realm of possibility. A string winding would be a definite cause.
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PFDarkside
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I know you have all been waiting with much anticipation…
After the initial stretch and tuning this set of string is holding tune very well. I rarely have to tune the next time I pick it up.
Clearly it was one of:
1. User error (most likely)
2. Bad string batch (two sets from the same batch as detailed above)
3. “Intermittent” issue, like the locking ball has damage in one position but not another.
We’ll let this one marinate and I’ll revisit on the next string change. Thanks to Elixir that will be in about 4-6 months.
After the initial stretch and tuning this set of string is holding tune very well. I rarely have to tune the next time I pick it up.
Clearly it was one of:
1. User error (most likely)
2. Bad string batch (two sets from the same batch as detailed above)
3. “Intermittent” issue, like the locking ball has damage in one position but not another.
We’ll let this one marinate and I’ll revisit on the next string change. Thanks to Elixir that will be in about 4-6 months.
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Moving forward don't overtighten your locking tuners. It doesn't give you more secure strings but it does damage the ball.
