Strat feels stiff

1. How do you make a Stratocaster play easier?
2. What makes a guitar feel tight?
3. Why is my guitar string tension so tight?

How do you make a Stratocaster play easier?

5 Quick and Easy Ways to Make Your Cheap Strat Play Better

1. Lubricate the Nut. Often on cheap guitars you'll find the nut that holds the strings is poorly cut or not perfectly sized. ...
2. Swap Out the Bridge. ...
3. Swap Out the Tuners. ...
4. Put on New Strings or Change Them More Often. ...
5. Adjust the Action or Truss Round.

What makes a guitar feel tight?

If you're already using light gauge strings or really don't want to move away from heavier strings, your guitar's setup can impact how tight the strings feel. Lower the action – If your strings are too far away from the fretboard, you will have to push them further down to fret them.

Why is my guitar string tension so tight?

Make sure the tuners are screwed down and the nuts on top are tight. Make sure the nut is glued down tight. Make sure the neck screws are tight. Make sure you have the strings on the tuning pegs properly.