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ancient1
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strings going sharp Sept 7, 2018 7:51:18 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by ancient1 on Sept 7, 2018 7:51:18 GMT -5

My s6 must have tunning gremlins coming in the night and tightening the tuners. The strings go sharp a little overnight but go real sharp over a week or so. It is the only guitar that does this and the only one that hangs on the wall. They all have elixir strings and are all tuned to E flat. The temperature and humidity are controlled. Could it be as simple as no case?

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	strings going sharp Sept 7, 2018 8:11:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2018 8:11:14 GMT -5 The simple answer: yes. The way to know for certain: tune the S6, then put it in its case for a week, and see if has gone very sharp once again after that time. If it hasn't, start keeping it in the case and not on the wall.

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Post by Derick on Sept 7, 2018 8:12:36 GMT -5

ancient1,

Yes that's a sign of needing a new guitar.
Is it a wall connected to the outside, if so colder temperature could be transferred directly to the back of the guitar.
To be on the safe side, detune another half step, take of wall and put in case, put the case somewhere safe, then go up the guitar shop for a new guitar. 😀

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Jim Supreme Member Posts: 1,939 Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Playing guitar since: circa 1960	strings going sharp Sept 7, 2018 11:07:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim on Sept 7, 2018 11:07:57 GMT -5 My Autoharps seem to creep sharp over time. I could never figure it out either.
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strings going sharp Sept 7, 2018 12:21:37 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Sept 7, 2018 12:21:37 GMT -5

Jim,

Yes, that's also a sign that you need a new guitar, pack the Autoharp up, and pay a visit to the guitar shop. 😀

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strings going sharp Sept 7, 2018 14:32:24 GMT -5 Derick and ancient1 like this

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Sept 7, 2018 12:21:37 GMT -5 Derick said:

Jim ,

Yes, that's also a sign that you need a new guitar, pack the Autoharp up, and pay a visit to the guitar shop. 😀

The Autoharps will never take the place of the guitar Derick, but there are situations where I prefer the Auoharp; usually when there is already a guitar in action.

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-I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

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Sept 7, 2018 8:12:36 GMT -5 Derick said:

ancient1 ,

Yes that's a sign of needing a new guitar.

If the palm of your left hand gets itchy... that is also a sign your need a new guitar.

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Sept 7, 2018 14:37:58 GMT -5 RobertW said:

Sept 7, 2018 8:12:36 GMT -5 Derick said:

ancient1 ,

Yes that's a sign of needing a new guitar.

If the palm of your left hand gets itchy... that is also a sign your need a new guitar.

...the enabler

Don't forget when the strings get dirty! I mean, just recently, I went to the guitar store to buy some new strings. And....I did indeed buy some new strings........they just happened to be attached to a guitar already!

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strings going sharp Sept 7, 2018 15:03:19 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Sept 7, 2018 15:03:19 GMT -5

Sept 7, 2018 14:37:58 GMT -5 RobertW said:

Sept 7, 2018 8:12:36 GMT -5 Derick said:

ancient1 ,

Yes that's a sign of needing a new guitar.

If the palm of your left hand gets itchy... that is also a sign your need a new guitar.

...the enabler

RobertW,

Now I see where you are coming from, your left hand is itching, and you want an excuse to go up the guitar shop, well let me tell you now, that's not good enough, must come up with something better. 😀

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

ancient1 Elite Member Posts: 815 Playing guitar since: late 50's....always a beginner	strings going sharp Sept 7, 2018 15:16:11 GMT -5 via mobile Derick likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ancient1 on Sept 7, 2018 15:16:11 GMT -5 I guess thats it, I need a new guitar..one w/o strings
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