hipshot tuner question?

[safeshow]

I install it,E string,,,tuned it to drop to a D, but when I go back to the E note it is a bit sharp,,,

Is this the best I can ask for or is more tweeking needed?

I didnt get or put any grease on it not sure if this is that important,,,,

I do like the concept but if it dosnt work 100% with reliablity I cant install them in the other basses,,,,,,
thanks all

 

[pondscum29]

There's a video about tuning these on the hipshot website. Essentially you have to tune the E a bit flat, drop it to D, tune that, and when you return to E, it should be OK. It takes a few back and forths to get both tunings in tune.

 

[spade2you]

There's a video about tuning these on the hipshot website. Essentially you have to tune the E a bit flat, drop it to D, tune that, and when you return to E, it should be OK. It takes a few back and forths to get both tunings in tune.

Basically this. Although, to an extent they don't stay in perfect tune for too many flips. I've found an angled headstock often helps the sound of detuning, but at the same time this angle does not work well with flipping between the tunings. Flat headstocks don't seem to have as much problem with this.

 

[MikeBass]

Take a pencil and coat the groove in the nut for the E string (pencil lead is graphite).

Tune to pitch in E
Drop to D
Flip back to E, THEN adjust the set screw for the dropped position, and retune your E.
Flip back down to D see where you are (sharp or flat etc...)
Flip back to E
you get the point.

You have to go back and forth a few times, but it will settle in.

 

[kcole4001]

They also recommend a little lube (white lithium for example) where the lever contacts the stop.
If you have any other issues I wouldn't hesitate to send them an email.
Absolutely fantastic customer service in my experience, they're great folks.

 

[rickdog]

I install it,E string,,,tuned it to drop to a D, but when I go back to the E note it is a bit sharp,,,

I have one on my Fender, it sometimes does this to a very slight degree (like a few cents sharp according to my tuner).

You could try the advice others have given about the procedure for dialing it in, graphite in the nut slot... or just do what I do: give a little tug on the E string after switching back from D.

You didn't say what kind of bass you have or what strings you use, that might make a difference too. My strings are nylon tape wrapped, so they probably slide a little easier than, say, roundwounds might.

 

[Dr. Love]

I have two basses with a detuner on them, but both are strung with flats, so they seem to move pretty smoothly. For the initial tuning when I change strings or if the bass gets knocked too far out of tune (like the tuner heads getting moved in a gig bag), I sometimes do have to do the process that MikeBass outlined.