New uke & it sounds "off". When I play each string separately, it sounds in-tune but when I strum all four together, it sounds out-of-tune, why?
1352990
My guess is you have one string not quite perfectly tuned. Are you using a clip on tuner, a tuner app or another instrument to tune? Recommend using uke app for each string, or clip on tuner.
1352991
You might need to lower the strings. If too high, one or some might not be exact when holding down all.
1352992
This might be a crazy question, but are you playing a chord? If you play all four strings as open strings, it will sound out of tune because those notes don't really match, unless you need an Am7 chord. If you play a C chord, the ukulele should sound in tune.
137587
I don't know if it will help or not, but I had to try various settings on all the dials/knobs on the harmonizer, as well as on my amp, till I could get a decent sound, but I finally did. Then, I marked, with fingernail polish, every single setting, because of even one of them got changed slightly, it threw everything off. I should also tell you that I have a second guitar that I use tried to use it with, and it just WILL NOT adjust - cannot get a decent sound with that one. Good luck to you - hope it works out.
1308294
Capos are meant to change the pitch of the entire ukulele. If you depressed only two strings, you would be playing in two different pitches at the same time.
2015811
I've done it but its really glitchy and unnatural sounding. Helicon makes a good, inexpensive harmonizer. I picked one up used for 60 bucks at Guitar Center.
395552
I am still using the strings (Aquila) that were on the ukulele when I got it, and I have lots of hours use on them since then. On the outside chance that I break a string, I did order a new set of Aquila CONCERT uke strings just to have them as a backup. Hope this answers your question.
21438
i don't think you tuned it properly... do not apply too much tension, especially when tuning new strings. after all the stock strings are not good so get a set of good strings and start playing!
2084129
Im not sure because I dont own a ukulele, go to a music store a see if it works, if so purchase it through Amazon and save some money.
1583469
Take it out of the box, tune it and it sounds great without any adjustments. I have amplifiers but like my electric/acoustic guitars I usually prefer it unplugged.
609800
Not here. I can't imagine why one tuner would behave any differently than another. Your diagnosis is, sadly, probably correct. In addition to Amazon's return policy the uke carries a five-year limited warranty. You can call the manufacturer at (800) 877-6863 to make a specific enquiry. They are great instruments, by the way, and I think you'll find it worth your effort to get the matter resolved rather than moving to another brand.
1831070
These are great strings and I think you have your answer below. It does take a long time to get new strings to stay in tune, though. Get a tuner and tune it every time you pick it up. Keep your old strings as back up, but, you'll never use them. Aquila is worth buying. You can take your uke to a music store. I bet they'd be happy to assist. Have fun and check out all the youtube tutorials. They are very helpful, too.
322370
That's usually an issue with one of the frets being either too high, or not high enough when playing. I LOVE my Luna, it has a fantastic sound quality and keeps it's tune better than any of my former ukes, no to mention how simple it is to plug in the pickup for amplification. However, the E string on mine does buzz a bit, so I put tape (well, actually I cut up a mailing label) on the problematic fret and it works fine, I just have to replace the tape every once and a while. But it's an easy and cheap solution. Some say putting super glue right on the fret works longer term, but I'm too scared to try it. That's usually an issue with one of the frets being either too high, or not high enough when playing. I LOVE my Luna, it has a fantastic sound quality and keeps it's tune better than any of my former ukes, no to mention how simple it is to plug in the pickup for amplification. However, the E string on mine does buzz a bit, so I put tape (well, actually I cut up a mailing label) on the problematic fret and it works fine, I just have to replace the tape every once and a while. But it's an easy and cheap solution. Some say putting super glue right on the fret works longer term, but I'm too... » Read More That's usually an issue with one of the frets being either too high, or not high enough when playing. I LOVE my Luna, it has a fantastic sound quality and keeps it's tune better than any of my former ukes, no to mention how simple it is to plug in the pickup for amplification. However, the E string on mine does buzz a bit, so I put tape (well, actually I cut up a mailing label) on the problematic fret and it works fine, I just have to replace the tape every once and a while. But it's an easy and cheap solution. Some say putting super glue right on the fret works longer term, but I'm too scared to try it. « Show Less
200523
Mine was almost perfect. The intonation was off by a pinch on the third string. It sounded good before the adjustment, and excellent after.
211887
Yes it is. Unfortunately the tuning keys are pretty cheap. Try tuning up, it locks the keys. Mine did improve with time as the strings stretched, but still needs tuning each time I play.
2151683
Hi Rosalie, I am not a piano tuning expert, but I believe piano tuning technicians use strobe tuners to get the strings generally in tune. After that, the scale is "tempered" by ear, which very slightly lowers or raises certain strings so that chords will sound "in tune" but are not technically exact. I believe this tuner is one of the best on the market for accurate tuning, i would not guarentee a piano will sound perfect if every string was tuned exactly to this, or any tuner. So, I must say that I can't really say yes or no. I'm sorry. That's as much as I know about it. I highly recommend for guitar, harp or instrument scale that does not require tempering. Good luck! Hi Rosalie, I am not a piano tuning expert, but I believe piano tuning technicians use strobe tuners to get the strings generally in tune. After that, the scale is "tempered" by ear, which very slightly lowers or raises certain strings so that chords will sound "in tune" but are not technically exact. I believe this tuner is one of the best on the market for accurate tuning, i would not guarentee a piano will sound perfect if every string was tuned exactly to this, or any tuner. So, I must say that I can't really say yes or no. I'm sorry. That's as much as I know... » Read More Hi Rosalie, I am not a piano tuning expert, but I believe piano tuning technicians use strobe tuners to get the strings generally in tune. After that, the scale is "tempered" by ear, which very slightly lowers or raises certain strings so that chords will sound "in tune" but are not technically exact. I believe this tuner is one of the best on the market for accurate tuning, i would not guarentee a piano will sound perfect if every string was tuned exactly to this, or any tuner. So, I must say that I can't really say yes or no. I'm sorry. That's as much as I know about it. I highly recommend for guitar, harp or instrument scale that does not require tempering. Good luck! « Show Less
899555
I think i know what your asking. and i believe this is all you need to be able to tune what ever you shall be putting it on. all it does is tension the string tighter or loser therefore getting your different tones. hope that helped
2108256
The strings are what you'd expect on a cheap uke. The strings are cheap. If you are planning on just playing it for fun as a "starter uke" then you will probably be able to deal with them. However if you change the strings it will give it a better sound (not much better, but it will improve). I put a set of Soprano Aquilla strings and they sound pretty good. The body is cheap, so no strings will make it sound awesome. But new strings help.
255824
I don't know.. I'm a nube so I don't know a lot about guitars yet. I'm learning on my own so I have no one to tell me if it's tune right or wrong but personally I think it sounds great. This is my first electric tuner and it was very easy to use and understand.