#1344525 - 11/06/01 04:09 AM
Why won't my guitar stay in tune all of a sudden
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My Taylor acoustic is giving me fits. I can't keep it in tune. I can't imagine my ear going bad all of a sudden. Seems like something is wrong. I don't like to play when it's not in good tune and I'm giving up in despair. I have Elixir light strings and they're about six months old. I guess some people would cringe at that age, huh? Could that be it? Do they suddenly "die?" I've been wanting to change them anyway but just haven't done it.
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#1344526 - 11/06/01 04:12 AM
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Mile
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I'll go with strings. Change them and guitar will be in tune!
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#1344527 - 11/06/01 04:01 PM
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The weather where I live is completely random at the moment, guitars are having fits. Hot, cold, dry, humid, whatever from day to day.
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#1344528 - 11/06/01 04:59 PM
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Originally posted by Chip McDonald:
The weather where I live is completely random at the moment, guitars are having fits. Hot, cold, dry, humid, whatever from day to day.
Amen....same thing here in Virginia
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#1344529 - 11/06/01 05:47 PM
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Strings are harder to keep in tune when they're old.
Make sure you keep your Taylor is in its case when not being used and keep it humidified.
Joe
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#1344530 - 11/06/01 07:29 PM
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Originally posted by Joe Egan:
Make sure you keep your Taylor is in its case when not being used and keep it humidified.
Joe
Joe, do you really think that's necessary? I live in Louisiana; goes that make any difference. FWIW, my Taylor sits beside my computer chair, upright in a guitar stand, and I just reach over and grab it several times a day to play. I know Taylor recommends as you say but I don't know if I'd do that. If I get convinced it's necessary, I guess I'll do it but it sure does screw up my spontaneity.
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#1344531 - 11/07/01 02:54 AM
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I doubt there`s a shortage of humidity in Louisiana, but weather concerns should be suspect number two on your list (after strings). It`s the fluctuations that cause problems. That`s why music stores have temp and humidity-controlled rooms for fine acoustics.
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