Tremonti SE Custom tuning?

[Steveda]

Hi, new member and new PRS owner. I just bought a new PRS Tremonti SE Custom from a local guitar center. The thing wont stay in tune at all. Should this issue be fixed with a set up? I like the les paul style as I own a les paul traditional already. I wanted something with a trem. I also picked up a Charvel pro mod floyd from Sweetwater, and that thing is just as bad for tuning. Even after a set up. So they are getting that one back. Sweetwater is pretty amazing. I think that one had a bad trem. Anyway, any new style Tremonti SE custom owners have a boat load of tuning issues when they got it? What was done to fix it? Thanks in advance for your help.

Steve

 

[tyfu20]

Hi, new member and new PRS owner. I just bought a new PRS Tremonti SE Custom from a local guitar center. The thing wont stay in tune at all. Should this issue be fixed with a set up? I like the les paul style as I own a les paul traditional already. I wanted something with a trem. I also picked up a Charvel pro mod floyd from Sweetwater, and that thing is just as bad for tuning. Even after a set up. So they are getting that one back. Sweetwater is pretty amazing. I think that one had a bad trem. Anyway, any new style Tremonti SE custom owners have a boat load of tuning issues when they got it? What was done to fix it? Thanks in advance for your help.

Steve

Hi Steve,
I have a 2017 Tremonti also and after a set up with new strings and lubricated nut, have no tuning issues. Hopefully this should remedy your issues. Enjoy the axe, I definitely have been. Good luck!

Steve

 

[Ovibos]

I would blame GC's setup more than anything...

 

[Alnus Rubra]

The obvious answer is (apologies it’s not meant as an insult)

1 - try stretching the strings upwards with your hand, to remove any slack.

2 - make sure you tune up to each note individually, to prevent any slack between nut and tuner.

3 - is there any information with the guitar about the strings it was set up for in the factory, i.e. if it was set up with 9’s and there 10’s onboard they may be snagging in the slots in the nut. A small adjustment of the slots will remedy this (by yourself if confident or by the supplier).

4 - a pretty common scenario for a lot of forum members is to replace the nut with a PRS/or other aftermarket one of choice.

5 - you could try “nut sauce” or a graphite pencil in the nut slots to increase lunrication.

6 - if you don’t succeed with any of the above, or don’t want to try, take it back to the supplier. Any PRS stockist worth their salt will want to protect the brand.

PS

You could email the PRS tech centre, they will be only happy to help. Remember it’s the festive period and even these guys need a break.

Best of luck with your dilemma. You might get to know your PRS a little better.

Enjoy

 

[Steveda]

The obvious answer is (apologies it’s not meant as an insult)

1 - try stretching the strings upwards with your hand, to remove any slack.

2 - make sure you tune up to each note individually, to prevent any slack between nut and tuner.

3 - is there any information with the guitar about the strings it was set up for in the factory, i.e. if it was set up with 9’s and there 10’s onboard they may be snagging in the slots in the nut. A small adjustment of the slots will remedy this (by yourself if confident or by the supplier).

4 - a pretty common scenario for a lot of forum members is to replace the nut with a PRS/or other aftermarket one of choice.

5 - you could try “nut sauce” or a graphite pencil in the nut slots to increase lunrication.

6 - if you don’t succeed with any of the above, or don’t want to try, take it back to the supplier. Any PRS stockist worth their salt will want to protect the brand.

PS

You could email the PRS tech centre, they will be only happy to help. Remember it’s the festive period and even these guys need a break.

Best of luck with your dilemma. You might get to know your PRS a little better.

Enjoy

Thanks for thr replies. Just dropped it off at my local guitar shop. I needed it set up for me anyway. Can't wait to play it live!