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Old 09-13-2011, 06:28 PM
blaren blaren is offline
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Weird.

Maybe there's something about B strings that makes them sound like that? I haven't found it but I'm sure others will chime-in and explain it if there's something to it.

If I were to guess though...maybe you have a hearing issue? Maybe the B frequency bothers your ears? Or..do you always use the same brand of strings? Maybe THEY are the problem?

As for it going out of tune...do you use great big fat strings? Like fatter than most makers would file their nuts for?
They must be binding in the nut.
For multiple guitars to do that makes no sense though (unless you're using cables as I just mentioned..wider then the slots). It has to be either the machine head or nut slot...or stringpin I suppose...but if it is one of those issues it would/should be only on one guitar..not multiple guitars.

Do you stretch the crap out of your fresh strings before you tune em?

If you aren't using strings that are too big...or regularly using the same brand and size and THEY have nasty sounding B strings..I hate to say it but..the problem HAS to be YOU.
You are the only common denominator in the equation.
Sorry..that's just logical troubleshooting I think.
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