tunning

[irishrover]

just currious how yous guys tune.

do you tune the low E then tune the rest off it?

tune all open strings with a tuner?

tune all strings fretted at the 12th fret?

[cknowles]

Typically I tune to the A string and tune the octaves from there.

Ie Tune the A string to concert
Then Fret the G string on the second fret and tune to the A
Then the High E third fret to the G string
Bass E string to the high string
D string second fret tuned to the High E string
then the B string third fret to the D string

It's a bit convoluted, however it gives me the best relative tuning
for root position chords.

Chris

[irishrover]

for me it depends on how late i am to a show lol

serisouly tho, at home i usualy just plug in to the pedal board (ive got a strobo stomp on the board) and tune the open strings then run the the scales a few times to see how far im off then adjust from there.

when i play out i try to tune to the 12th fret harmonics if i have time(im usualy late lol)

[shattered]

I have one of those little Korg digital tuners. A significant upgrade from the old plastic Gibson pitchpipe I had. I start at the low 'E' and work my way up. If you're ever in a pinch and are near a phone, the dial tone is 'A', and can be used to tune the 5th string. Just use harmonics from there, and you're good to go.

[Mach Twang]

Assuming that we are working with strings that are already stretched in and we are tuning up to play at A-440.

First, I grab each string at the 12th fret and give it a lil tug.
Next I start with the 6E, then 5A, then 4D and tune them all just a hair sharp.
Then move on to the 3G, 2B and 1E all spot on.
Then recheck the 6E, 5A, 4D. If they are flat, tune up, if sharp another tug at the 12th until it is slightly flat and tune up.
Then I recheck 3G, 2B, 1E and adjust accordignly.
Finally, recheck all.

The logic behind tuning the heaviest strings first is that they under more tension than the others and will effect the lighter strings tension if tuned last.

I too use a digital tuner as when trying to tune by ear I tend to tune things sharp, I wish I had perfect pitch.

[dnic]

Boss tuner, the white floor peddle one or my boss ME-50. I made myself tune by ear for years as ear training. Back then it was piano for the fat E and fifth fret across to the forth fret at the G for the B offset. Then ck harmonics fat E at the 5 to A at the 7 and so on.

I am so glad to have good tuners, cause it is impossible to tune on stage with any other noise going on.

dane

[irishrover]

a good tuner is a must dane. i use 2. a inteatouch clipon and a peterson strobOstomp.

ive got a few korg's scattered around the house and one in the car for trips to guitar center lol

[GuitarAttack Forum]

I have several Korg tuners, and also use the POD Farm tuner on my computer.

I tune the low E, then high E and alternate low/high until they are in tune. I'm not sure of the physics/mojo involved, but it works well for me. I also give each string a tug and when it is out of tune, I tune the string down and bring it up to pitch rather than the other way around.

I think the key is having quality tuning keys, a non-binding nut, and a good electronic tuner.

Oddly, I still have a tuning fork available on my bench!

John

[Mach Twang]

Hey Rover, How ya like that Strob-o-Stomp? I've always wanted a real Strobocon bench tuner, but yehaw are they spendy... Does the stomp show the wave pattern in meter or sine form?

[irishrover]

twang,mine is a few years old, given to me as a gift from kim keller and joel danzig at hamer guitars. im pretty sure it shows in meter form. but its the most acurate tuner ive ever used.

[irishrover]

twang,speaking of bunch tuner id love to get one of theses www.strobostomp.com/index.cfm?category=67