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Why do newer strings keep going out of tune?

April 26, 2017going newer strings tune

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Why do newer strings keep going out of tune?

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When new strings are installed, there is a period of stabilization that will occur with the strings. By nature, strings have an elasticity associated with them. The elasticity is greatest when a string is first being placed under a tension load. Over time the elasticity will stabilize and make the string more tunable. I addition, any slack in the tuning post winding will also start to stabilize.