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Very well made and informative video Andy!
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I can't imagine trying to do this on a stand but if that works for you - that's fine. As I mentioned this is "MY" method and I'm not about to start preaching.
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Thanks for taking the time to do this...excellent job!
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Andy, just wanted to give this vid of yours a bump, and tell you how much I appreciated your tips... Just changed strings on my slothead again, and for the first time, it went slick and quick... Thanks much.... |
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What about 'round core wire' strings like these new Martin Titanium that can't be pre-cut.
Instructions are to cut only after string has been wrapped around tuning peg 2-3 times and bought up to pitch! Wow, fine on a paddle head but awkward and a potential 'scratch hazard' on a slot-head. I abandoned trying them on my only slot head guitar for this very reason, pity because they are proving to be excellent strings.
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I start winding, keeping tension on the string until that first 90 degree bend at the tuner happens. A little past that, well before the string comes back up through the slot is when I cut the excess length (from the bottom of the headstock). I haven't had a problem, and although I haven't tried Martin's new titanium strings, I don't see any reason the method above wouldn't work with them too. |
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Hey, thanks SM.
Restringing my 000-17sm was not a problem, barely an inconvenience! |
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Can you explain more the outside - inside / inside - outside approach? #17
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Anyone able to answer this?
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Sure, on my Martin slot head I wind 1 & 6 strings from the hole in the tuner shaft towards the outside of the guitar - making the straightest possible path down to the nut slot.
The other strings I wind inwards from the hole in the tuner shaft. The strings do come close to touching the headstock in places but don't make actual contact. On some other brands of guitars they may touch - check as you go!
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There are two schools of thought. One, which brucebubs shows, is to string in a manner that keeps the strings as straight as possible. The other is to string so the tension is pulling the windings tight. In brucebubs example, this would be to run the windings on the other side of the hole than what he shows.
Thats probably more important with nylon strings, since theyre more likely to slip and cause tuning issues. Another factor is where the holes in the tuning shaft are drilled, or if theres a narrower portion of the shaft (like Taylor). You have to accommodate the particular guitar, and mainly wind in a fashion that keeps the string off the edges of the slot. |
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are these photos showing up for anyone? I appreciate the help. would really love to see what you mean. They're not showing up on my computer.
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Yes, Brucebubs' photos are showing up. Those two photos are hosted by Imgur and their pics usually show up for everybody, as far as I know.
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I'm seeing them loud and clear!
Your guitar would sound better without that sticky note in there, Bruce! scott |