Trouble staying in tune

[LiveOak]

If it still pings try actual nut lube or graphite from a pencil.

+1 Most LP tuning problems are caused by the nut (strings binding, or slots not cut correctly), so work with it first. If you are still having tuning problems, then I would look at the tuners, etc.

 

[Last]

If after trying the graphite & or nut sauce I'd look into having your nut slotted as it sounds like it's too tight.

 

[SpinWheelz]

Thanks for all the advice. It looks like I've got a range of solutions here, from the least to the most radical, so I'll start with the graphite shavings.

Cheers.

 

[donnieb]

Graphite will end all your problems

 

[nauc]

i have no clue but doesnt this need to be addressed...

"I top-wrap my tailpiece because I can't get the strings to clear the rear edge of the bridge otherwise. "

 

[GibsonRocker]

ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS: When you're G String Slips, you MUST lube your nut.

 

[SpinWheelz]

i have no clue but doesnt this need to be addressed...

"I top-wrap my tailpiece because I can't get the strings to clear the rear edge of the bridge otherwise. "

Do you reckon this is contributing to the strings' inability to stay in tune?

 

[River]

Do you reckon this is contributing to the strings' inability to stay in tune?

Not if your top-wrapping is eliminating that source of friction, no. IMHO.