User Manual

10
Resolving Tuning Problems
Most tuning problems are caused by a
couple of minor issues. The most common
sources are:
Improper seating and winding of the strings
onto the tuning machines. (Always wind the
string tightly, stretch the strings as you tune
and make sure you tune from low pitch to
high).
Friction at the saddle or the nut, (due to a
lack of lubrication), or binding of the string
at the nut, (due to a string slot cut in the nut
which does not directly correspond to the size
of the string resting in it).
This is a common
problem if increasing the gauge size of
strings from those that were originally
shipped on the guitar.
Space Control Bridge Adjustment
The  oating Gretsch
®
Space Control Bridge
has been preset at the factory. However,
every guitarist can now  ne-tune the spacing
adjustment of the strings to suit their own
individual style of play, if they so choose.
The knurled string wheels (B) that move
across the threaded bridge bar (A) enable the
player to adjust string spacing at the bridge.
Here’s all you do---loosen the string slightly,
lift the string gently in front of the bridge,
then turn the string wheel slowly to move it
in the desired direction. Once the adjustment
has been made to each string, retune your
guitar and enjoy your custom string spacing.