Tuning problem

David Glenn · Post by **David Glenn** » 14 Apr 2021 12:24 am

Hey Everyone
I have changed strings on my GFI Export with the same gauge same brand.
I have been able to tune all foot pedals except the B pedal
on the 6 string. As I tune the B pedal on string 6 it throws the tuning out on the open 6th string and visa versa.
If I tune the B pedal the open 6 string will be sharp.
If I tune the open 6 string the B pedal will be flat.
Mechanically everything looks fine
The pedalsteel is 2 years old
Any suggestions on how to fix the problem
Thanks
Dave

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 14 Apr 2021 12:28 am

Could be what's called over-tuning. Back the tuning nut right off until there's plenty of slack, retune the open string and try again.

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 14 Apr 2021 2:58 am

Ian Rae wrote:Could be what's called over-tuning. Back the tuning nut right off until there's plenty of slack, retune the open string and try again.

Here is a great tutorial on that subject:

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... 0cf546ba08

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 14 Apr 2021 3:45 am

Did you replace a wound string six with a plain or vice versa? Check that first.

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 14 Apr 2021 5:31 am

Right Frank,
That would be my first suggestion.

Tremendous pedal travel distance between a plain and wound string on 6th string.
I could never use a wound 6th, even though I like the sound a little better.

David Glenn · Post by **David Glenn** » 14 Apr 2021 2:55 pm

Thanks Frank that fixed the problem. Replaced the 22 wound that came with set with a 22 plain. It tuned up straight away.