Electric six on a plate tuner help please

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HI,

I am running into problems with my tuners holding. They slip and I will retune to pitch and then a minute later I will find they are either flat or have climbed. The problem is on both of the bobkats.

I don't know whether the problem is with the tuners or it the adjustable bridge is involved so I've posted picts and would appreciate any help to sort it out or if anyone has had that happen to them. Thanks - Harriet

[creolian]

If its not more than one or two going out, first thing that comes to mind is dirty or binding slots on the nut. I suppose that could happen at the bridge end as well

One of life's great mysteries for me is the pitching up of guitars while they are sleeping in their cases. My thought there, is that while being played they ( the strings ) get "warmer" and expand, only to cool down, contract and pitch up later. I usually detune a little bit ( 10 cents ) before putting them up.

HtH J

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Thanks Creolian that's sorted. Doh, I should have known to lubricate the slots!

Harriet