E String Problem with Grover Tuners

[Owen-ZoSo-59]

Hey guys.. Little problem concerning my high E string on my 2008 standard
Ive had the guitar 4 weeks and 3 High- E strings have broken on it.

Any tips/ resolutions? Is it something to do with the lockers on the tuners being too tight
Any response is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[al moon]

Originally Posted by Owen-ZoSo-59

Hey guys.. Little problem concerning my high E string on my 2008 standard
Ive had the guitar 4 weeks and 3 High- E strings have broken on it.

Any tips/ resolutions? Is it something to do with the lockers on the tuners being too tight
Any response is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

it's usually a problem at the saddle. If the notch in the saddle has any burrs, it will cause the string to bread there. are the strings breaking there? If they are breaking near the saddle, take it to a good tech to see if he can file the burr down.

[Ermghoti]

Switch it with another tuner, say the G string. See if the breakage continues. If so, it's most likely a burr, see if you can find it and smooth it out. If the breakage continues on the E string, it's something else.

[Mr Teeny]

The string will usually break close to where the problem is, like the other's have stated it's most likely to be a sharp edge at the saddle or tuner or even just the way you're stringing it up

[Thumpalumpacus]

Where on the string's length is it breaking?

[Owen-ZoSo-59]

Cheers for the quick replys!!
2 of the strings broke at the Tail piece so im guessing its the burr
Any advice of resolving it?
Cheers again!

[tampa898]

Originally Posted by Owen-ZoSo-59

Cheers for the quick replys!!
2 of the strings broke at the Tail piece so im guessing its the burr
Any advice of resolving it?
Cheers again!

Their breaking at the tailpiece? You sure their just not coming unwound?

[Ermghoti]

Originally Posted by Owen-ZoSo-59

Cheers for the quick replys!!
2 of the strings broke at the Tail piece so im guessing its the burr
Any advice of resolving it?
Cheers again!

Rub some fine sandpaper or emory paper though there. Needle file could work.

[John Vasco]

Originally Posted by tampa898

Their breaking at the tailpiece? You sure their just not coming unwound?

Is tampa correct?

If they broke at the tailpiece, then there is something seriously wrong with that. What make of strings are you using? Are they cheap crap, or from one of the 'quality' brands?

If they are breaking at the bridge saddle, then you need to consider having that looked at, as has been suggested, due to some burrs or over-sharpness.

If they are breaking at the nut, then that's the area requiring attention.

If they are breaking at the post, then it is likely that the tiny rod that is actuated in the locking tuner is cutting through the thin 1st string. On my '08 Standard I do not 'lock' the top two strings, but wind them conventionally.

[Owen-ZoSo-59]

Im using Ernie Ball Heavy bottoms and light tops so all this is really puzzling me :P...... They're not cheap so there must be a probelm
1 more attempt on an E string or im going to bet the bridge examined and fully set up to ensure it
but thanks everyone for the help!

[Tone deaf]

If it is a burr, emery paper folded (creased) into a "V" applied to the notch.

[Lowdown]

Originally Posted by Ermghoti

Rub some fine sandpaper or emory paper though there. Needle file could work.

Originally Posted by Tone deaf

If it is a burr, emery paper folded (creased) into a "V" applied to the notch.

Again,
get a piece of fine grade sandpaper and smooth out the string notch in the saddle.

[Owen-ZoSo-59]

Done and done, watched a video on the internet on how to and a new E string is sitting great!
Thanks guys!