Strings and Carbon Fiber Guitars

[KevinH]

Originally Posted by Crowyote

...I'm not much of a fan of the pinless bridge at this point as I like to load the post with winds to get a good break angle and it's a challenge to keep tension on the ball end without a steeply angled crimp on the ball end...

You might search this forum for pinless bridge. There are a few ways to keep the ball end secured while winding the string. For example, you can put the ball end in, pull it snug and drop a golf tee, or something similar, into the hole to keep the ball in place. Someone also suggested putting the short end of a truss rod wrench into the hole, letting the weight of the longer handle keep the ball in place. That makes it a lot easier.

[David Eastwood]

Originally Posted by KevinH

You might search this forum for pinless bridge. There are a few ways to keep the ball end secured while winding the string. For example, you can put the ball end in, pull it snug and drop a golf tee, or something similar, into the hole to keep the ball in place. Someone also suggested putting the short end of a truss rod wrench into the hole, letting the weight of the longer handle keep the ball in place. That makes it a lot easier.

That’s how I do it - I use an old IKEA wrench, but an Allen key of the correct size would work just as well.

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[KevinH]

Originally Posted by David Eastwood

That’s how I do it - I use an old IKEA wrench, but an Allen key of the correct size would work just as well...

Thanks David. I remembered that idea, just couldn't remember who did it. Think I'll try that next time. Everyone has an IKEA wrench or 100 laying around.

[Crowyote]

Originally Posted by David Eastwood

That’s how I do it - I use an old IKEA wrench, but an Allen key of the correct size would work just as well.

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Thanks for sharing your idea. I'll do this on my next string change. I gotta file the saddles too in order to improve intonation on my X7. Not crazy about that . . .

[Gary C]

I've been going through a bit of a string journey since my X20 arrived six months ago, and so far D'Addario EJ19s (12-56) are my favourites.

To my ancient ears, the combination of heavier bottom and lighter top strings works really well on the X20, giving a little boost to the bass but still letting the treble sing and allowing easy bends, should you be that way inclined.