: I’ve had an Epiphone Les Paul standard from new for 18 months now. I can’t get it in tune or stay in tune properly either by ear or by tuner, I’ve tried 2 tuners. The problem seems to be the G string (no joke intended!). Once tuned, playing a D, G or A chords, the G string sounds horribly out, its made worse with any distortion. I’m fairly new to guitars so I’m wary about fiddling with truss bars etc. Any help would be most appreciated. another thing that might help is if you use so "fast fret" it helps the sound of your guitar and helps you play, and keeps it in better tuning… it will probably be in any local guitar store…

: I’ve had an Epiphone Les Paul standard from new for 18 months now. I can’t get it in tune or stay in tune properly either by ear or by tuner, I’ve tried 2 tuners. The problem seems to be the G string (no joke intended!). Once tuned, playing a D, G or A chords, the G string sounds horribly out, its made worse with any distortion. I’m fairly new to guitars so I’m wary about fiddling with truss bars etc. Any help would be most appreciated. Great advice blew me away. BUT question: do you wrap your G string at least 4 to 6 winds around the tuning post?. It’s excessive, but you don’t want it to slip. That would be a cheap fix. What guage string is it? Have you upsized and is it riding up or getting caught in the string slot? You could try a little lead (graphite) there from a pencil point, though there is no tremolo – tuning problem only. Also, you didn’t say if you play anything besides chords, or bend alot. Nevertheless, some players change to a wound G, if available instead of plain. Maybe it would be more stable for you??? See for yourself if other’s advice hasn’t cured the trouble. Good job everyone, good luck to you too.

: I’ve had an Epiphone Les Paul standard from new for 18 months now. I can’t get it in tune or stay in tune properly either by ear or by tuner, I’ve tried 2 tuners. The problem seems to be the G string (no joke intended!). Once tuned, playing a D, G or A chords, the G string sounds horribly out, its made worse with any distortion. I’m fairly new to guitars so I’m wary about fiddling with truss bars etc. Any help would be most appreciated. Another perspective, especially if only the G string is out, already pre-stretched, and you have no complaints with the others. The odd tuner, although it is rare, might have some "backlash". That means, the tuner could slip back just a bit. Always tune up from a flat note into pitch. Also, avoid tuning down, or dropping pitch while tuning guitar. Following this rule might help.

: I’ve had an Epiphone Les Paul standard from new for 18 months now. I can’t get it in tune or stay in tune properly either by ear or by tuner, I’ve tried 2 tuners. The problem seems to be the G string (no joke intended!). Once tuned, playing a D, G or A chords, the G string sounds horribly out, its made worse with any distortion. I’m fairly new to guitars so I’m wary about fiddling with truss bars etc. Any help would be most appreciated. Did you ever change strings and accidentally put the bridge on backwards? Screws to the front, facing tuners is correct. It sounds as if you have intonation problems. If your bridge is positioned allright, then the saddles themselves, on which the strings rest, may have to be moved backwards or forwards to make fretted notes sound in tune. Another possibility, if the nut or string guide at the end of the fretboard near the headstock is too high (replaced or anything?) it is usually the nearest chords that sound out of tune. Because a string is abruptly shortened, or sharpened when you hold your fingers down to form the chord.