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[JTCoop]

If I tighten my string won't the tuning meter go the wrong way? My E string (before tuning to drop D) is like +22 on the tuning meter. So don't I have to loosen it?

YES!!!

If you're at +22 already, if you keep turning the same direction you're just asking to pop a string! STOP! Turn it the OTHER WAY!!!

[PRS_Rocker]

This is why I NEVER assume people have enough knowledge to adjust their truss rod.

Nick, if you're at +22 and tuning to E standard, you are WAY TOO TIGHT. If it's +22 and you're tuning to drop-D, then just loosen it up. A little advise, go past the note you're tuning to as you tune down so that you are in the minus. Then tug your string a little to take out any slack. Then tune up to the note.

[metaleg]

Yes! thats what I was trying to say. Curse this Abby Normal brain!!

[PRS_Rocker]

Yes! thats what I was trying to say. Curse this Abby Normal brain!!

Frau Blooka! (sp)

[GuitarNub]

Yes! thats what I was trying to say. Curse this Abby Normal brain!!

Yeah it was obvious, some people just like to point out that if they keep cutting and cutting, it still might be to short.

using hat rack for thoughts FTW

[nick72310]

Thanks for trying to help but I am aware that I need to loosen the string but my guitar won't loosen to a drop D.
For the record, I have not been trying to tighten the E string. If you guys were to read a few posts before mine then you would understand what I was saying.

[metaleg]

Thanks for trying to help but I am aware that I need to loosen the string but my guitar won't loosen to a drop D.
For the record, I have not been trying to tighten the E string. If you guys were to read a few posts before mine then you would understand what I was saying.

So, why wont your guitar low E string loosen? It stays the same tension with the tuning machine loose? Or do you seem to not be able to find "D"?

[PRS_Rocker]

Do you have a locking nut like this?

[nick72310]

Do you have a locking nut like this?

Yes I do.

[rchiav]

Yes I do.

Its a real pain to try and drop tune a locking trem.