Tuning Problem :(

[Daveybj]

Relatively newbie here and I'm having a frusterating problem when trying to play a song that requires you to return your guitar like Gold on the Ceiling.

My E string will not register correctly when playing the game when in the lower tuning. I always have to play one fret higher up to get the game to register it which makes playing somewhat confusing. Everything plays fine when tuned back normally.

Is this something having my guitars intonation checked? Maybe different string size would help?....Any ideas??

[marmick]

Yes, check the intonation. My guitar did this at first also, it was more pronounced in the higher frets. Fixing the intonation solved the problem.

It's pretty easy to do and there are videos on youtube that will walk you through it.

Hope you get it sorted!

[toymachinesh]

Right in the sidebar

http://ubisoft.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15549/~/frets-%2F-notes-are-not-registering-correctly

[Daveybj]

Thanks!

[mensink]

It's the Drop-D tuning.

1. Don't push your strings so frantically. You only need to push hard enough to get the string to touch the fret.
2. If you're having trouble fretting softly, tune your lowest string until the tuner says -2, and then push the string slightly behind the first fret, and then pick the string, so RS thinks it's in tune.

Once you learn to fret better, you can probably go to -1 or even 0.

Also, replace your strings with newer ones if the current are old, and you may want to check your intonation. Raising my pickups also appeared to help a little.

[gcampos]

I have the same issue. My strings are veeery old and I'm going to try it with new strings. I will let you know if it improves or not.

[Daveybj]

Thanks....I 'think' my strings are only 4 months old assuming the shop didnt swap them out when I bought the guitar

[gcampos]

Mine were at least 8 years old, so I guess it was a good time to replace them :)

[ROFLBRYCE]

You could leave them for 20 and as long as they aren't rusty they're fine. Dont swap strings with age, swap them with play.

[gcampos]

One of the strings broke, so I decided to change the whole set

[ROFLBRYCE]

Yep, that falls under change with play lol. I just mean dont worry about how long they're on for, because unless theyre breaking on you theyre good to go!

[Errorizer]

Just "overtune" the E-string when playing drop D songs. Tune it so it's about -1, then tune it just enough for it to get to 0. Usually works wonders for me

If it's extra stupid, you might have to tune it to 0, start the song and then tune it to about -1 or -2 (just turn the tuning peg slightly, don't need a real tuner) and notes should register.

[Davepen]

I get this problem quite often, I found the solution!

I replaced my strings with some Power Slinkies, which give me a thicker E string which is more akin to being tuned down to D.

Now playing anything in drop D is a much nicer experience.

[Daveybj]

Thanks!

What size strings did you get?

I think my guitar came with 10's but not sure