Shawn Lane Tuning Stability Question
Posted: 07 Aug 2023 02:33
Hi all!
I recently picked up a new Shawn Lane Master signature model and can't quite get the guitar to stay in tune when bending and using the trem bar. I can tune the guitar up, bend a string and then the string will go flat. I can then tune back up to pitch and then any subsequent bends stay in tune. However the string goes sharp when I dive the bar. Alternatively, I can tune to pitch, use the bar as much as I want and have the guitar stay in tune but then when I bend, the string is flat again.
1. Is there something wrong with my setup here? I've lubed the nut, zero fret, saddles and this happens to me when the trem is decked (which is how it was setup at the dealer) or if the trem is floating.
2. I notice that the wrap from my strings extends onto the saddle itself. This is not the regular string wrap but the thicker part at the bottom of the string near the ball end. This section of the string doesn't look very smooth and I suspect it could be catching onto the saddle or something similar.
I'd love to get the guitar playing as good as it can. Everything else is great expect this. Has anyone dealt with this or have any solutions?
Thanks
I recently picked up a new Shawn Lane Master signature model and can't quite get the guitar to stay in tune when bending and using the trem bar. I can tune the guitar up, bend a string and then the string will go flat. I can then tune back up to pitch and then any subsequent bends stay in tune. However the string goes sharp when I dive the bar. Alternatively, I can tune to pitch, use the bar as much as I want and have the guitar stay in tune but then when I bend, the string is flat again.
1. Is there something wrong with my setup here? I've lubed the nut, zero fret, saddles and this happens to me when the trem is decked (which is how it was setup at the dealer) or if the trem is floating.
2. I notice that the wrap from my strings extends onto the saddle itself. This is not the regular string wrap but the thicker part at the bottom of the string near the ball end. This section of the string doesn't look very smooth and I suspect it could be catching onto the saddle or something similar.
I'd love to get the guitar playing as good as it can. Everything else is great expect this. Has anyone dealt with this or have any solutions?
Thanks