Tuning On NEW LP
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Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: Tuning On NEW LP
You adjusted the TOM bridge I assume....correct? You're intonation will definately be off, and some of the saddles could have shifted slightly. Also, if the angle between your TOM and stoptail is changed, sometimes that will have an effect.
The best thing to do now that you're messing with it is put on a set of fresh strings. While you have them off lube the nut slots and the saddles. String up, stretch out and then adjust the intonation. I can't think of anything else that would cause you problems.
You adjusted the TOM bridge I assume....correct? You're intonation will definately be off, and some of the saddles could have shifted slightly. Also, if the angle between your TOM and stoptail is changed, sometimes that will have an effect.
The best thing to do now that you're messing with it is put on a set of fresh strings. While you have them off lube the nut slots and the saddles. String up, stretch out and then adjust the intonation. I can't think of anything else that would cause you problems.
mrfjones
New member
Re: Tuning On NEW LP
hhmmm that is odd, i don't know that i would be brave enough to do something like cut new slots. you may want to consider new saddles for your bridge or something like a tonepro bridge. I think Jeff was right though, get a fresh set of strings on there and see how she does. adjust the saddles so that you get a perfect intonation and if it sill slips out of tune then think about new saddles or a whole new bridge because it should hold its tune even with the stock nonlocking tuners.
hhmmm that is odd, i don't know that i would be brave enough to do something like cut new slots. you may want to consider new saddles for your bridge or something like a tonepro bridge. I think Jeff was right though, get a fresh set of strings on there and see how she does. adjust the saddles so that you get a perfect intonation and if it sill slips out of tune then think about new saddles or a whole new bridge because it should hold its tune even with the stock nonlocking tuners.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Tuning On NEW LP
Your tuning issue is absolutely the intonation being off. LP's, since they have a few things working against them, like a shorter scale and increased headstock angle, makes it VERY necessary for the intonation to be 100% perfect.
First, make sure the action and truss rod adjustment is exactly where you want it.
Then, tune the guitar with new strings on it. Make sure the open notes are dead center on the tuner, then make sure every note from the 10th fret to the 20th fret on all strings is DEAD CENTER on the tuner, as well. If they are a hair flat, move the saddle toward the neck. If those notes read a tad sharp, move the saddle away from the neck. Do this until all your open notes and all the upper register notes read dead center on a good tuner. You'll notice that the guitar will stay in tune nicely, and all of your chords across the neck will sound perfect.
If the nut is cut slightly high, which is typical of Gibson, forcing notes to bend slightly sharp when fretted at the 1st and 2nd fret, you need to have a tech run a file through those slots to bring them down. If all these issues are addressed, your guitar will play beautifully. Add a C-5/59 nickelcovered, and you're THERE!
Your tuning issue is absolutely the intonation being off. LP's, since they have a few things working against them, like a shorter scale and increased headstock angle, makes it VERY necessary for the intonation to be 100% perfect.
First, make sure the action and truss rod adjustment is exactly where you want it.
Then, tune the guitar with new strings on it. Make sure the open notes are dead center on the tuner, then make sure every note from the 10th fret to the 20th fret on all strings is DEAD CENTER on the tuner, as well. If they are a hair flat, move the saddle toward the neck. If those notes read a tad sharp, move the saddle away from the neck. Do this until all your open notes and all the upper register notes read dead center on a good tuner. You'll notice that the guitar will stay in tune nicely, and all of your chords across the neck will sound perfect.
If the nut is cut slightly high, which is typical of Gibson, forcing notes to bend slightly sharp when fretted at the 1st and 2nd fret, you need to have a tech run a file through those slots to bring them down. If all these issues are addressed, your guitar will play beautifully. Add a C-5/59 nickelcovered, and you're THERE!
JammerMatt
New member
Re: Tuning On NEW LP
Joneser, I think I have noticed this particularly on the low (thickest) E string. It is perfectly in tune when it is open, but when I go to hit that G maj chord, the G is slightly sharp.
Is this probably the cause?
-Matt
Gearjoneser said:
Joneser, I think I have noticed this particularly on the low (thickest) E string. It is perfectly in tune when it is open, but when I go to hit that G maj chord, the G is slightly sharp.
Is this probably the cause?
-Matt
