Drop D tuning - String Breakage Issue

Newbie · Post by **Newbie** » Thu Feb 12, 2026 2:41 pm

Is it normal to bust a string every time I try to tune low E to D? Been trying to learn a song that uses this tuning, but I get nervous when I'm adjusting the tuning peg. Had one break last night and feels sketchy when I try it so usually leave it close but not quite there. Thanks.

GearNerd · Post by **GearNerd** » Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:24 am

Uhhhh no, that’s isn’t normal at all. You are tuning the low E-string DOWN to D right?

BluesGuy · Post by **BluesGuy** » Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:29 am

100% OP is tuning UP to D lmao

MetalPlayer · Post by **MetalPlayer** » Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:31 am

Are you sure you're tuning DOWN to D and not UP to the next D? Like you shouldn't break a string when you're loosening it...

sam54 · Post by **sam54** » Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:39 am

It happens to everyone at some point, glad you were able to correct the tuning direction.