Re: Your preferred method of string winding
I was about to write this post word for word. Thanks for saving me the trouble.
I was about to write this post word for word. Thanks for saving me the trouble.
Your preferred method of string winding
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eclecticsynergy
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Re: Your preferred method of string winding
I don't understand about bending down, or over/under for that matter. I just do the standard lock wrap that I've been using for fifty years.
It's simple, it locks tight, and it works perfectly every time.
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I don't understand about bending down, or over/under for that matter. I just do the standard lock wrap that I've been using for fifty years.
It's simple, it locks tight, and it works perfectly every time.
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Phantasmagoria
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Re: Your preferred method of string winding
I've always found it a painstaking process as well, especially since all but about 3-4 of my 17 guitars have Floyds..just changed the strings on two of them and it's always a pain.
I have about a whole wrap each around each tuner post with the string going over the inserted part after about half a turn. For the non-trem axes I use Big Bends Nut Sauce on all the string contact points as well...which makes things nearly as stable as a locking trem.
I've always found it a painstaking process as well, especially since all but about 3-4 of my 17 guitars have Floyds..just changed the strings on two of them and it's always a pain.
I have about a whole wrap each around each tuner post with the string going over the inserted part after about half a turn. For the non-trem axes I use Big Bends Nut Sauce on all the string contact points as well...which makes things nearly as stable as a locking trem.
VinceT
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Your preferred method of string winding
This is how I do it on my acoustics and non-locking tunered electrics.
Side-note re. Acoustics with pins bridges - using this method allows you to loosen the strings then remove them from the bridge without taking the strings off the headstock. I recently put a new bridge in my Martin HD28 and having this ability was essential in sanding for the right depth/action. Also works when changing battery and the holder is beneath the strings. This all may seem obvious for some, but after YEARS of working on my own guitars, it was an epiphany for me!
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I don't understand about bending down, or over/under for that matter. I just do the standard lock wrap that I've been using for fifty years.
It's simple, it locks tight, and it works perfectly every time.
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This is how I do it on my acoustics and non-locking tunered electrics.
Side-note re. Acoustics with pins bridges - using this method allows you to loosen the strings then remove them from the bridge without taking the strings off the headstock. I recently put a new bridge in my Martin HD28 and having this ability was essential in sanding for the right depth/action. Also works when changing battery and the holder is beneath the strings. This all may seem obvious for some, but after YEARS of working on my own guitars, it was an epiphany for me!
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PFDarkside
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Re: Your preferred method of string winding
I just do all under. Although most of my guitars have Fender vintage style tuners, I kind of like them.
I’ve been using Elixir Nanowebs. I used to love changing strings on my electrics, keeping them all tweaked and tuned, unusually liked Slinky’s or D’Addario XLs. (I still think thy sound the best) But with a 3 year old and a 1.5 year old, any time with a guitar I prefer to spend playing now, so Elixirs let me pick it up and play, not worrying about if the strings are dead or not.
I just do all under. Although most of my guitars have Fender vintage style tuners, I kind of like them.
I’ve been using Elixir Nanowebs. I used to love changing strings on my electrics, keeping them all tweaked and tuned, unusually liked Slinky’s or D’Addario XLs. (I still think thy sound the best) But with a 3 year old and a 1.5 year old, any time with a guitar I prefer to spend playing now, so Elixirs let me pick it up and play, not worrying about if the strings are dead or not.
Edgecrusher
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Re: Your preferred method of string winding
Huh, never thought anything of it, I always just pull the string through the peg until i get to the slack i want then start winding. No over, no locking, just 2 to 3 turns wound around the peg. Its worked for the last 29 years.....
Huh, never thought anything of it, I always just pull the string through the peg until i get to the slack i want then start winding. No over, no locking, just 2 to 3 turns wound around the peg. Its worked for the last 29 years.....
Re: Your preferred method of string winding
for my guitars with locking tuners, i pull the string through the hole taught, then tighten the locking mechanism. usually end up with less than one full wrap
as for how often i change them... basically once i break a string, i usually swap the set unless i was a lazy bum and only brought one guitar to the gig in which case i swap that bugger as fast as i can once the song stops
for my guitars with locking tuners, i pull the string through the hole taught, then tighten the locking mechanism. usually end up with less than one full wrap
as for how often i change them... basically once i break a string, i usually swap the set unless i was a lazy bum and only brought one guitar to the gig in which case i swap that bugger as fast as i can once the song stops
Re: Your preferred method of string winding
This is the same way I change strings with locking tuners. Strings last 1 outside show in Florida, and that's it. The guitar has to be cleaned and restrung due to a lot of sweat and really high humidity.
This is the same way I change strings with locking tuners. Strings last 1 outside show in Florida, and that's it. The guitar has to be cleaned and restrung due to a lot of sweat and really high humidity.
NegativeEase
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Re: Your preferred method of string winding
I wrap around the post with the locking tuners once to ensure maximum string wave form transmission into the resonant loop of the guitar for sustain.
probably doesn't make a difference in most if not all cases, but just to be sure.
I wrap around the post with the locking tuners once to ensure maximum string wave form transmission into the resonant loop of the guitar for sustain.
probably doesn't make a difference in most if not all cases, but just to be sure.
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Boogie Bill
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Re: Your preferred method of string winding
I've used the Martin method for years on the 3+3 tuners.
On the Fender slotted style, I pull the string through the slot, and measure about 1" beyond. At that point I put a sharp right-angle bend and then cut the string 5/8" beyond the bend. The bent end gets inserted into the hole, and then wind away. This is the Fender method I learned in the 1960's.
Never minded changing strings. And I once did a complete string change on my D-28 on a break in 12 minutes.
Bill
I've used the Martin method for years on the 3+3 tuners.
On the Fender slotted style, I pull the string through the slot, and measure about 1" beyond. At that point I put a sharp right-angle bend and then cut the string 5/8" beyond the bend. The bent end gets inserted into the hole, and then wind away. This is the Fender method I learned in the 1960's.
Never minded changing strings. And I once did a complete string change on my D-28 on a break in 12 minutes.
Bill
