When I got my guitar set up I told them to tune it to Eb can I still tune standard?

drad · 08-26-2010, 04:36 AM

I took my guitar in to get set up today and they asked what I tuned to. I told them Eb.

I will occasionally switch from Eb to E. If I tune it up to E, and then tune back down to Eb will it mess up the intonation or anything because of the tension or will it just not be perfect in E but still be perfect in Eb???

Stu · 08-26-2010, 04:40 AM

I do all the time. Haven't had a problem, yet.

jay1williams · 08-26-2010, 06:00 AM

it shouldn't be a big deal on an LP - if it was a strat or floyd rose, you could have issues....

lp_junkie · 08-26-2010, 06:52 AM

It will be fine, I switch between the two all the time.

Diocletian · 08-26-2010, 04:09 PM

You could probably go from E to C and beyond with no issues other than slightly loose feeling strings.

56Bluesboy · 08-27-2010, 12:50 PM

Yes you can do both Eb and E tunings without worry. Good Lawdy, I sometimes go for open G and D and dropped D all on the same guitar in one night. Ain't had no intonation issues yet when going back to standard.

morats8up · 08-27-2010, 01:01 PM

Iv'e never had a problem on any of my LP's.

River · 08-27-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Diocletian

You could probably go from E to C and beyond with no issues other than slightly loose feeling strings.

C will be a little bit more than "slightly" loose. The same gauge strings will be flopping like shoelaces. You'll need 12s or 13s.

Diocletian · 08-27-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by River

C will be a little bit more than "slightly" loose. The same gauge strings will be flopping like shoelaces. You'll need 12s or 13s.

I had my SG tuned to C with 10s (think I wanted to play a Carcass song) and it was just, like I said, slightly loose. I wouldn't have played it in anger like that, nor was I suggesting the guy should, I was just making the point that going from E to C is possible, so E to Eb is a piece of cake.

rocknorroll · 08-29-2010, 12:35 AM

shouldn't be a problem. les pauls deal with altered tunings like pros.

formula73 · 08-29-2010, 12:54 AM

It depends on how demanding you are on your setup. If you go for whisper-low action at standard, you'll likely have to make an adjustment or two on the action and truss rod to try to eliminate your newfound buzz.

I find it difficult to accept that LPs deal with string tension changes like a champ...they're just guitars with truss rods in temperature/humidity sensitive mahogany necks.

Nicky · 08-29-2010, 10:05 AM

You can get a Robot SG for $750 new at Guitar Center these days.

Diocletian · 08-29-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicky

You can get a Robot SG for $750 new at Guitar Center these days.

Exactly. Unless those Robots also adjust the truss rod, there's the proof it can be done easy enough.

(If they DO adjust the tross rod, well, that's amazing!)

ElectricGuitarist33 · 08-29-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Diocletian

Exactly. Unless those Robots also adjust the truss rod, there's the proof it can be done easy enough.

(If they DO adjust the tross rod, well, that's amazing!)

It'd be funny if it did adjust the truss rod, and one day went all Hal snapping it's own neck. Buddy's playing Air Supply or something.

Nicky · 08-29-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ElectricGuitarist33

It'd be funny if it did adjust the truss rod, and one day went all Hal snapping it's own neck. Buddy's playing Air Supply or something.

Dave to HAL the Robot Guitar: "OK, HAL, drop tune to Eb, and when we re-tune to standard, please adjust the truss rod."

HAL: "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that."

Diocletian · 08-30-2010, 03:45 AM

Haha, love it guys!

Lester · 09-03-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicky

Dave to HAL the Robot Guitar: "OK, HAL, drop tune to Eb, and when we re-tune to standard, please adjust the truss rod."

HAL: "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that."

HAL: "Dave, what are you doing Dave? ...Dave, put down that allen wrench!".

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drad Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	When I got my guitar set up I told them to tune it to Eb can I still tune standard? I took my guitar in to get set up today and they asked what I tuned to. I told them Eb. I will occasionally switch from Eb to E. If I tune it up to E, and then tune back down to Eb will it mess up the intonation or anything because of the tension or will it just not be perfect in E but still be perfect in Eb???

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56Bluesboy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: When I got my guitar set up I told them to tune it to Eb can I still tune standar Yes you can do both Eb and E tunings without worry. Good Lawdy, I sometimes go for open G and D and dropped D all on the same guitar in one night. Ain't had no intonation issues yet when going back to standard.

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formula73 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 1,190 Thanks: 108 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts	Re: When I got my guitar set up I told them to tune it to Eb can I still tune standar It depends on how demanding you are on your setup. If you go for whisper-low action at standard, you'll likely have to make an adjustment or two on the action and truss rod to try to eliminate your newfound buzz. I find it difficult to accept that LPs deal with string tension changes like a champ...they're just guitars with truss rods in temperature/humidity sensitive mahogany necks. __________________ 1973 Les Paul Custom 1974 Les Paul Signature 1987 Burny RLC RR Duncan Custom Custom/59 Metaltronix M-1000 FJA mods/Killer Kab Carvin V3 Hamers, Deans, Ibanezes, KxK, Kaufman, Grecos... I even named my kid Les Paul.

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