To best explain the most common causes of this problem, lets follow the path of the strings. We begin at the tuners. If the they are poorly made, loose, or installed incorrectly, the strings will slip. Next, the strings can bind at the nut if the slots are cut at the wrong angle or incorrect width. Now the strings pass over the entire neck and this is where intonation is very important. If it has not been properly set, you will notice some chords sound in tune and others do not.

First you must determine whether your strings actually change in pitch, or whether you have intonation problems "up the neck" making it difficult to tune in the first place. Bear in mind that old strings often play out of tune, so it's wise to restring if you're in doubt. Check the harmonic over the twelfth fret, and play the fretted note in that position. They should coincide. See similar questions...

The Bearing Bolts PN# 8390 or Bearings PN# 8313 are dirty and gummed up from years of oils and grime. remove and clean or replace if necessary. It's possible that there is a notch worn in the Load Tension Leveler PN# 9404 pin hole. (it's hard to detect), and /or the Load Tension Leveler Pin PN# 8314 is bent or a foreign object is in there somewhere. Clean and replace these if they look bad. The Normal Tension Return Springs PN# 8412 are fatigued and worn out. Replace them. See similar questions...

Answer - A piece of wood placed between the guitar body and the block part of the tremolo (on the back of the guitar under the tremolo spring cover) is probably the best approach. See similar questions...

Answer - Dropped "D" tuning is achieved by simply tuning the Low "E" string down to a "D". It gives you a chunky low sound which is great if your playing in the key of "D". See similar questions...

This is not an exact science, but here are some suggestions to get you started. For the high E string, take a violin D string and tune it up a whole step. For the B string, tune up a violin A string a whole step. For the G, you can use a regular violin G. For the D, use a viola C and tune it up a step. For the A, take a viola C and tune it down a minor 3rd to A. And finally for the low E, use a violin F and tune it down a half step to E. See similar questions...

Answer - To tune the guitar down a half step simply means to tune every string down one fret or a flat. If your guitar is tuned standard 440 pitch E / A / D / G / B / E, a half step down would be Eb / Ab / Db / Gb / Bb / Eb. Answer - It sounds like your pots are on the way out, but it could be a build up of dirt on the internal surface parts. You can try to clean them with a contact and head cleaner that can be bought at an electronics store. If this does not work you may have to replace them. See similar questions...

These questions are asked by a lot of people that have put up new housing and want to become purple martin landlords, but to be honest, I can't answer them. We are dealing with wild creatures and I have no clue whether they will stay or not. They might just be passing through, or they may actually be looking for a place to set up housekeeping. If the former is the case, then they will be moving on to the site where they nested last year. See similar questions...

If tied correctly, ALL the normal shoelace knots, including my Ian Knot, should stay securely tied. Most people discover that their shoelaces slip because they are, without realising it, tying an un-balanced "Granny Knot". My Slipping Shoelace Knots page shows how to find out whether you are tying a balanced knot. See similar questions...

This problem is usually due to incorrect application. The strapping should be purchased as far over the shaft on the female grommet as possible. Then insert the male grommet and tap with a hammer, not too hard, but enough to snap them together. This should resolve the problem. See similar questions...

Answer - Some guys tune down to make singing easier. Especially when they tour and have to sing almost every night. Answer - You will have to loosen the tremolo springs on the back of the guitar to counter act the loss of tension from the heavier strings. The springs were probably tightened when the heavier strings were installed. See similar questions...

Your B string to your E 6th fret and your high E string to your low E string which should already be de-tuned. See similar questions...

Answer - Tuning guitars with Floyd Rose tremolo systems can be tricky and take a little patients sometimes. The following instructions should help. You have to unlock the tremolo system at the nut of the guitar, this requires a "hex wrench" or "allen key" which usually is included with the guitar. If It wasn't, your local music store should be able to supply you with one. See similar questions...

Yesterday’s vehicles needed constant tuning which included parts replacement as well as many adjustments, engine timing, points adjustments and carburetor adjustments. Today’s vehicles still require the replacement of parts such as spark plugs, air and fuel filters, pcv valve, ignition wires and distributor caps and rotors (when applicable) plus throttle plate and bore cleaning. On most vehicles, there are no longer any adjustments needed or available. See similar questions...

Answer - Don't feel bad, I've been playing for 25 years and I'm still trying to catch up to new stuff. The Floyd Rose was not designed for what you are trying to achieve because it's a floating system, that's why it's giving you a hard time (you can try blocking the bridge with a piece of wood). They do make a Floyd system that has a drop "D" tuner on it but that's as far as they go with it. See similar questions...

There could be a number of reasons for this. They could be birds visiting from another site and are enjoying your site a little more than their home site and just might be looking yours over, but site fidelity is making them return to their home site for the night. If they continue to spend days at your site and like it more, then they may just make the switch and stay. Also, if it's early in the year, they may not be ready to settle down just yet. See similar questions...

First, be sure that the end of the incense stick is glowing orange before blowing out the flame. This usually does the trick. But as frustrating as it is, sometimes even the best incense refuses to stay lit. Although this is uncommon, it does happen on occasion, and is not an indication of "bad" incense. We have found that even some of our freshest incense will not stay lit. It may be that the oil used to make the incense hasn't had quite enough time to dry. See similar questions...

Your contract is for the use of your room for the dates specified on the residence agreement and assignment. Certain dates and periods during the academic year are excluded from this agreement (fall, Thanksgiving, winter and spring recesses.) You are expected to vacate college housing during these periods, unless you reside in a theme house. See similar questions...

Laxmi Dhoop is a soft incense that is based on gum benzoin... so it can tend to go out if it's not hot enough. I've found that the best way to light it, and keep it alight, is to mould one or two sticks of it into a cone shape, light the tip and allow it to flame for around 30 seconds before blowing it out. (I know that sounds like an awfully long time, but the dhoop needs that long to build up enough heat. See similar questions...

No. Each day has different programming, which makes it hard to establish a fee for each one separately. In addition, we have limited space and we would like to have as many people enjoy the whole event as possible. See similar questions...