Tuner rattle

[DAVE 57]

Hi ,just done a string change on my martin d28 (grover tuners) got a bad rattle on the d string. I then changed the string still the same.when i shake the headstock it still seems to rattle.any help please ,thks dave

[charles Tauber]

Try tightening the nuts against the face of the head to ensure the washers aren't lose.

[DAVE 57]

Tried what you said charles rattle still.on d string.however when i tightened b string problem cured.just seems odd it was a different tuner i have checked them all .the guitars a year old.thank you for your help as you can see i'am a bit of a newbie at this ,many thks dave

[arie]

there's a little screw at the end of the knob. aside from holding it on, it also serves to adjust the backlash on the worm. check for looseness here as well.

[DAVE 57]

Originally Posted by dave 57

tried what you said charles rattle still.on d string.however when i tightened b string problem cured.just seems odd it was a different tuner i have checked them all .the guitars a year old.thank you for your help as you can see i'am a bit of a newbie at this ,many thks dave

tried what you said problem still there .so i checked all tuners . The b string seemed a bit loose .problem cured .just seemed strange the cure was on a different tuner.charles thank you for help.you might have guessed i'am a bit of newbie at this.the martins a year old so i suppose than can loosen up.thks again dave

[charles Tauber]

Originally Posted by DAVE 57

Tried what you said charles rattle still.on d string.however when i tightened b string problem cured.just seems odd it was a different tuner i have checked them all .the guitars a year old.thank you for your help as you can see i'am a bit of a newbie at this ,many thks dave

The whole guitar vibrates, not just a single string and what attaches that string. It is not at all surprising that something seemingly un-related would vibrate as well.

[bnjp]

Just for kicks, Switch it with the A tuner and string it back up and see if it still rattles. I wonder if it is a worn tuner if having a higher tension string on it might help.