Simple Stringing Method
 

There is a similar thread on the steel-string guitar site that is quite interesting, so I'd thought I'd start this thread for nylon strings. I like simple, so this is what I do:

At the bridge, I use these: https://www.stringsbymail.com/diamon...ack-16282.html

At the headstock, I just started using this tying method:
https://twitter.com/GoharGuitar/stat...83550638862336

I use that method. That's what I've been doing for years. I agree that it works well. I used to leave way too much slack at the headstock to wind. There is no need for that, and may even slow down the breaking-in stretching process.

That one I don't get. I also like "simple".
The string needs to be tied at the bridge in any case. Why introduce an additional element into the tying procedure that you have to purchase?
Personally I think the easiest/simplest way to tie at the bridge is using a 12 hole bridge. They're becoming more popular I think, because of that.

The headstock method is clever but I don't care for those bridge diamonds.

At the headstock, there's no need for all those wraps on the wound strings. Just "pinch" the loose end of the string once under the part of the string leading toward the nut. Those windings on the strings themselves will keep the string in place.
-Bob

No real tying.
 

Its a lot easier than tying to the tie block. You do run the end under one loop to cinch it ! You also dont have the loop going under the string pulling up, relieving pressure on the saddle and there are no loops across the top of the tie block. Just watched a video of a twelve hole bridge being strung. Very similar to this system, with the exception being the twelve hole bridge has a loop over the tie block ! Convenient if you dont have twelve holes !
https://www.rosetteguitarproducts.com/new-page

It must be the minimalist in me, but I just don't see how the additional piece makes it any easier or more desirable than just using the conventional method.
It's more like a fancy ball end to a string, i.e. it does spare looping the string over the block, but you still need to fasten the string to it in similar fashion to the regular tie method.
I just like to keep things as simple as possible, especially since the bridge is designed to have the string tie to it directly, even with a 6 hole bridge.
It just seems like a superfluous part, with no real added benefit.

But hey, just a personal preference. :) I'm not knocking it if it works for you and others that find it useful.

Thanks for this thread. I ordered the beads because I don't know if I like something, or not, unless I first try it. Decision without testing is often philosophical moreso than objective.

I tried the headstock tying method. I like it waaay better than my prior by-guess & by-golly method. By the way, I detest slot heads. Am I the only one?

No.........!

Phil

Take a closer look
 

I dont think you are looking at the design and how it works closely enough to understand the benefits !

I LOVE the look of slotheads, they are a little harder to restring, but oh well - you take the good with the bad....

I use the newest version of the bridge beads, too. I converted my guitar's bridge to be a 12-hole, but after trying that and the beads both, find the beads more slip-resistant.

I've never seen this headstock tie method and will definitely give it a try. It's the second one I've seen that says to pull out most of the slack but his method appears to provide a better way than the other I've seen to keep the slack tight while winding.

Also interesting was the video maker's positioning of the tuner. I've been trying to find a good spot for it that doesn't interfere with tuning, the stings themselves, or joust for space with a capo at the headstock. I may give this location try, too.

I use the string beads simply because it takes less time, significantly so, and less frustration.

Have to say I've never found tying off at the bridge especially challenging, much less than the figure-8 needed for beads.

Cool thread! Lots of useful info here, because I’m lazy - I use ball end strings, but at the headstock I always struggle

I like the headstock method, that is how I have been doing it but with a bit more slack. I don't use the beads and never will. Nothing against them but I enjoy tying onto the bridge, it is traditional and therapeutic. Makes me feel like a boy scout again:D