Is it normal for the strings to to gain or drop several entire notes from those they were tuned to only 30 seconds ago (not an exaggeration)?
1384598
It is not normal for any instrument to do that unless you are changing climates or going from an air condition room to a high humidity environment. There are little screws on the tuning keys that may be loose, give them a little twist but don't over tighten or key will crack
1384599
I believe because of the type of strings that it has a hard time keeping the tuning. In my experience it gets better with time
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.
211886
The new strings need to stretch out. As long as the if pegs aren't moving themselves that should stop a few days after each string change.
1753026
I don't know what kind of strings they are, but I can tell you that once they get stretched out to hold a tune they actually sound pretty good. I did buy some aquilla's for backups, but I haven't used them yet and I am really enjoying them so far. Had it about a month and a half. Really good quality instrument for the money by the way.
1147733
I would, otherwise, one string may sound way different than the others unless they are the same brand and age. I would replace them one at a time when I was changing the set to keep the bridge in the right position.
1061456
No. I believe they're steel. ...they're metal anyway. I discovered, though that after tuning it, even with the strings tuned while played open, when a chord is fretted, it sounds grossly out of tune. Either the nut is too high, or the fret bars are placed in the wrong spots... :0(
1860688
No the strings won't be tuned I'd advise in getting a tuner especially since it being new strings they won't stay tuned for long. But eventually they stay tuned.
483417
When I got my violin and the strings were new when I tightened each if you watch a u tube video it shows you how to tightened the strings I did all the strings each one just a little till it was close to being in tune then I used a little pressure and pushed the pegs in till they were snug and if this don't help then u might need to buy the peg drops. I hope this works for you the violin is a very nice instrument from this company it has a great sound.
922599
Not for me. The body developed a crack within a week of playing. I'm not using it anymore because the strings cannot be tuned with the fine tuners, they don't move, it's impossible.
955044
I'm sure you could. They should be easy to find in your local music store or on Amazon. The strings that came on my daughters sound just fine, however, they do tend to come out of tune easy. Maybe that's a problem with the tuning keys though. My husband's the guitar expert, not me. lol!
2206993
I'm pretty sure it's just some generic strings. They are actually pretty decent though, no real reason to change them until they get old.
1577628
Teacher had to put bridge on, tune, and tighten the strings. So no it's not exactly ready to go but I have had stings replaced/ tuning at local music store for cheap so think they could set it up also. We are having issue with strings loosening but told the cold weather can cause this.
749600
An old trick I learned when I was a kid was to put a penny on top of the head of the tone arm, the little bit of extra weight keeps the needle in the groove. If it happens with every record that might fix it, if one penny helps but doesn't stop the skipping add another. I wouldn't put more than 3 pennies on it though. I hope that works.
836458
I believe the strings that come with the guitar are composite core with brass wrapping. I suggest buying new strings, as a few of mine had some damage, and were already stretched from being on the guitar, out of tune.
2003026
Strings are attached and it comes with extra, but you may need to adjust them, but that is what the tuner is for...you make slight adjustments until the tuner says it is on the right note.
807458
Yes, but it probably won't be in tune because new strings stretch for quite a while. Go to someone who knows how to tune it. If you tighten the strings too tight, they will snap, like a 100 lb fish on 5 lb test line.
1085760
Mine was pretty well set up. A week ago however, I noticed the High E, 3rd Fret was buzzing and not staying in tune. Took it to local guy and he adjusted the truss rod. All good now.