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Get a new set of strings.

As for the tuning- do the E strings sound "right" to you?
If so, then don't sweat what the tuner says.

I've had several brands of tuners and some are more finicky than others in terms of finding/confirming notes. I've got one that locks right in on a note. The other is always stating something is off. If it is a clip on tuner, make sure it has new batteries and try clipping it on different parts of the guitar/ headstock/ etc to experiment.

Also, the fact that you get the ADGB strings to ring dead on is good. Some guitars can't hold tune, so all the strings waver. The fact you can get most to hold is good. Make sure when you are testing the E strings, either high or low, to dampen the other one lightly while you pluck the other to rule out sympathetic harmonics/ etc. In fact, I'd put my palm over all the strings (except perhaps the low E) to see if that makes a difference. Basically, only the low E will be sounding. Then mute the lower strings and test the high E separately. Experiment the same way with dampening notes you know work (such as plucking the A and dampening the others) to see if that affects the A staying in tune.


BTW- when you change the strings. Change the Low E first. Only change that one string. Retest. Then change High E. Retest. Then change rest of strings one at a time. That should also help hone in one which one is the culprit.
The new strings should really fix it. If not, get back to us.