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Need help on Guitar tuning/snapping?
Ok i was tuning my 4th string on my acoustic (i believe its a D no?) anyway im tuning it up and it snaps. Well bummer, but i had the foresight to buy an extra set of strings. Well i string my guitar and the next night try to tune it and im trying to tune it up to a D and it snaps again!? Am i trying to tune it to the wrong note? Am i super unlucky? Am i just stupid and blonde???? (FYI im a complete newbie to this)
God im a nublet, wrong string thanks guys for the tips hopefully wont break another with the suggestions : D
10 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Get an electronic guitar tuner, which should help you avoid tuning it up that tight. It sounds to me like you may have tuned it an octave or two higher than it needs to be. The strings should always have quite a bit of play in them, not be so tight that they snap.
- 1 decade ago
I'm guessing you're using the wrong string. When you're holding you're guitar as though you're playing, the top sting (the deepest note) is the low E string. After that the strings go A, D, G, B, then another E which is the highest sounding string. So either you're using the wrong string in the wrong place, or you're tuning the correct sting wrong.
I suggest bringing it to a store, but don't just have them do it for you, ask them to SHOW you how to change and tune strings. Getting an electric tuner is nice, but you should know how to tune anyway. I could tell you how but it would take a lot of space and you'd get it better if someone showed you, so again I say take it to a store and have them teach you.
Good Luck!!
Source(s): Guitar player for 10 years - 1 decade ago
Sounds like there is a sharp edge somewhere along the path of that string like at the nut. Bring it to a guitar shop and have a tech look at it. They can fix the problem and set up your guitar string height to suit your playing style and ability and you will find it was worth every penny...and more
- 1 decade ago
the 4th string may not only be the one that has a problem.. if you have problem adjusting it, then the other strings might have been messed up too.. try buying a tuner, it helps if ur a starter and doesn't know how to tune manually yet..
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
maybe, either you put on the wrong string, or tuned it an octave higher the the D it is supposed to be
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Hi, sorry you are having so much trouble, and welcome to yahoo answers. I've included a couple links below that offer instruction in tuning your guitar properly. I hope this helps, and have a GREAT night!!!
Source(s): http://www.introductiontoguitar.com/guitar-tuning.... http://www.get-tuned.com/guitar_tuner.php http://www.iplaymusic.com/key_beginner_guitar_tips... http://www.articledashboard.com/recreation/how-do-... http://www.stagepass.com/tuning.html - 1 decade ago
bro its g , count the things and tune it , its on the side facing you, count up from the bottom tuner
- Anonymous1 decade ago
go to a shop and have them do it
