How do I string my guitar like this?

[Dogsnax]

Originally Posted by Rizzice

Is it actually common for strings to come undone and ding the body as they do so? >.<

Here's a string-ding prevention tip: cut a 1" x 4" section of thin cardboard. Tape it against side of the bridge using painters masking tape..protects the top and finish while you're restringing. Works like a charm.

Fred

[sneaky]

I tie mine like the guitar that looks like a cedar top. Works for me.

[brad4d8]

Originally Posted by David Hilyard

You can do the single loop. Just make sure the "pinch" is on the back side of the tie block as it is on the Taylor. The number of wraps isn't important. The string just has to be captured, by pinching the end, against the tie block. If the pinch is on top of the tie block, it may very well slip.

I usually take a lit match to the end of the unwound strings (not near the guitar of course) so that there is a little nub of sorts. This helps if for some reason the string does start to slip, even if you have it pinched on the back side.
Brad