Common questions

What tuning does Staind use?

What tuning does Staind use?

they use that tuning for almost all of their songs. the guitarist uses a baritone guitar, so it’s like a seven string without the high E. the standard tuning for a baritone is (from low to high) BEADGB, but he tunes it to drop D and drop A and then brings all of the strings down another half step.

What happens if a guitar string breaks?

Do broken strings damage the guitar in any way? No. A broken string will, however, cause a change in the total tension placed on the instrument, especially the neck. Each string places between 15 and 20 pounds of tension on the neck of the guitar, and so when a string breaks this tension is no longer being applied.

What happens if you tighten a guitar string too much?

Because it is under so much tension, the string can cause a lot of damage — a string snapping under high tension can easily cut your finger, or if you are unlucky, damage an eye! The bottom line is: DON’T over-tighten strings, if in any doubt, tune DOWN!

Why does my G String keep breaking?

Guitar strings break because the nut is dirty or worn If your strings are breaking near the nut, that should be a red flag that something is wrong up top. Usually there are two instances where a nut can contribute to string breakage: dirt gathering in the slot of the nut, or a nut that has been worn by heavier strings.

Can a broken guitar string hurt you?

But generally they won’t hurt you, they may sting a bit, but nothing major. I could care less if the string hit part of my body, I just get scared that the string will snap and will hit me directly in the eye(which could theoretically cause permanent damage) I mean that isn’t common but it would be just my luck.

How do I know if my guitar strings are broken?

I have found no way to visually determine when a string is going to break. By feel though it is a different matter. If the tuning peg is stiffening up and things start creaking then keep your face away from the string, when they do go they can be vicious.

How long should guitar strings last?

about three months

Should I replace all guitar strings at once?

A string winder is recommended as it will make changing strings much easier, but one isn’t required to get the job done. Some guitarists recommend you change strings one at a time so that the tension exerted on the neck doesn’t fluctuate too much, while others say to change all the strings at once.

How often should you restring a guitar?

An uncoated set of strings will last anywhere between 2 and 4 months before really loosing their tone, however many musicians will change once a month, or every other month.

Did Jimi Hendrix flip the strings?

The most well-known of the left-handed guitarists has to be Jimi Hendrix. Once he started making modifications that allowed him to play left-handed with the strings in the proper order, he still had to play right-handed when his father was around, so Jimi also learned to play right-handed with the strings upside down.

Are thinner guitar strings easier to play?

Thinner strings are easier to bend, pick, perform legato and arpeggios and to add flavour to your playing. The downside is they don’t sound quite as chunky or produce as much power as their thicker equivalents, especially on the lower-tuned strings.

How much does it cost to restring and tune a guitar?

The cost to have a professional restring your guitar is $25 – $50, or the cost of the guitar strings plus $20 or more of service. Guitar stringing is an easy process, so it’s worth attempting yourself.

How much does Guitar Center charge for a setup?

Keep your instrument sounding its best by getting a professional standard setup for only $49.99. A pack of select strings is included with the setup.

How much does it cost to PLEK a guitar?

Pleking
Plek (includes setup) $250
Plek with bone nut upgrade (includes setup) $300
Plek with Graph Tech nut upgrade (includes setup) $300

Does Fender use PLEK?

Fender doesn’t use PLEK machines on any model, from any manufacturing facility.

What does PLEK D mean?

fret leveling tool

Are Taylor Guitars PLEK D?

No, they do not. Taylor has their own in-house developed computer controlled process to maintain consistency of their necks and fret work. They do not license PLEK.

Are all Gibson guitars PLEK D?

Or is it all USA Gibsons that are plek’d? All Gibson USA and Gibson Custom guitars are run through the PLEK. Since about 2014. Prior to that, it was only LPs at Traditional level and above and all Custom models from 2010 on.

Is a PLEK setup worth it?

The setup was spot-on, so it’s a worth-while process. But it shouldn’t cost more than $100 in my opinion, as they can Plek 4 guitars an hour, and $1200 per hour is a lot of money for a business to make. I love mine. Had it done on a Les Paul Standard.

Are Martin Guitars Pleked?

Found out that Martin runs all their guitars through the PLEK system except Authentic models. They are excepted because of the non adjustable necks. of the fingerboard and levels the frets.

Are there fake Martin Guitars?

How to Spot a Fake Martin Guitar. Martin uses real abalone mother of pearl shell sections on the logo that have a depth and sparkle that a thin veneer can’t duplicate. Using a real Martin 000-45 as reference, there are many notable features to look for in an authentic Martin guitar.

Where are Martin Guitars made now?

Almost al Martin guitars are made in the C.F. Martin facility in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA.

Are Sigma guitars made by Martin?

Sigma Guitars is a guitar manufacturing brand originally released by C.F. Martin as a line of guitars at affordable prices to compete with the increasing number of imported guitars from Japan and elsewhere. The Sigma line was discontinued by Martin in 2007.