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Thread #13461   Message #110791
Posted By: Neil Lowe
02-Sep-99 - 12:55 PM
Thread Name: The Best Way to String A Guitar?
Subject: The Best Way to String A Guitar?
I was reading in a music gear magazine a tip on the best way to string a guitar through the tuning post in order to prevent slippage. Thusly:

1. Feed string through tuning post hole (hole perpendicular to neck).

2. Leave slack to wind string around post at least one full turn.

3. Twist string back around post and feed it under the string that is entering the post. Pull string tight.

4. Bend string back over "entering string."

5. Tune.

All you pros out there, is this the way you do it? If not, why not? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?

TIA Neil