I would suggest looking at other factors which affect tuning, and be absolutely sure that the guitar’s intonation is set up properly. I own an original 1963 Firebird I, and it tunes up perfectly, and stays in tune almost indefinitely. Using heavier strings is a great suggestion for any guitar, but any such change will require that the intonation be adjusted. I don’t believe that the banjo-style tuners are a problem. : after having test driven several brand new and used Firebird guitars I have come to the conclusion that the banjo style tuners are incapable of keeping the strings (especially the "G") in tune. Anybody know of a fix (Gibson or aftermarket) to this unacceptable problem? I want the sound and feel but NOT at the cost of a tuning nightmare. : : p.s. am I the only one amazed that a $2000+ guitar won’t stay in tune>? : Mightn’t be the tuners. : Check stuff like strings catching in the nut. : What gauge strings are you using? Try heavier gauge. : I had a similar problem with my old Guild S-100 (I was using 008’s), as soon as I went up to 009-042 it stayed in tune.

: : after having test driven several brand new and used Firebird guitars I have come to the conclusion that the banjo style tuners are incapable of keeping the strings (especially the "G") in tune. Anybody know of a fix (Gibson or aftermarket) to this unacceptable problem? I want the sound and feel but NOT at the cost of a tuning nightmare. : : p.s. am I the only one amazed that a $2000+ guitar won’t stay in tune>? : Mightn’t be the tuners. : Check stuff like strings catching in the nut. : What gauge strings are you using? Try heavier gauge. : I had a similar problem with my old Guild S-100 (I was using 008’s), as soon as I went up to 009-042 it stayed in tune.