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Post subject: is thier anther way to stretch your strings properly ???
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:05 pm
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i have Stratocaster relic 2004 56 with Vintage Tremolo every time i pull up on the tremolo the string go out of tune and most of the time tend go #
about 1/2 note they will not rest to orginal tunning i have 4 spring on the tremolo and its 1/8 above the body when usal stretch the string they go flat
is this the only way to stretch
After you've installed and tuned a new set, hold the strings at the first fret and hook your fingers under each string, one at a time, and tug lightly, moving your hand from the bridge to the neck. Re-tune and repeat several times
i have ernie ball strings 52 -10


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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:13 am
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Sounds like your nut needs lubricating. This will enabled the strings to return to their original position after bends and tremolo use.


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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:23 am
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I think Fender used to make a plastic string strecher years ago. I haven't seen one in a long time. I had one at one time but lost it. Really liked that thing and would like another. It worked the same way as you describe running your finger underneath and down the lenght of the string.


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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:32 am
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Karmalaa wrote:
Sounds like your nut needs lubricating. This will enabled the strings to return to their original position after bends and tremolo use.


I agree. I usually just stretch the strings manually by playing some big bends for awhile and haven't had a problem. I use three springs with the outside two going crossed to the inside block holes and the one in the middle stays direct. (It looks something like \!/ )

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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:48 am
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I put a capo on the first fret to protect the nut from unwanted wear when lifting the strings to stretch them; and I use my free had as a kind of de facto capo in front of the saddles for the same reason. Part from that, sounds like you are doing the job just fine.

However, if the problem is that the strings are going sharp, rather than flat, then not having been stretched enough is not the issue. Like the others say, look to your nut and lubricate the slots with graphite from the tip of a sharp pencil.

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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:56 am
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I have heard of people boiling strings to stretch them.
I just bend them, pull on them, or just 'doodle' them into shape.

Using 10's ?
He may actually need to file the nut a teeny tiny bit wider for
the 6th string (low E) if lubing it alone doesn't work.
Disclaimer: remember we are not seeing what you are in the forum
unless you actually show us photos & maybe measurements.
Therefore it would be wise to double check us before actually filing
or damaging your instrument. (get a tech when in doubt)

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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:26 pm
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If you are overly stretching your strings they will do some really unpredictable things such as you described. Good quality strings take a lot of guff by playing hard (pounding out hard chords, bending, grinding out vibrattos with your hand, etc.). You do need to do some initial (moderate) stretching after restringing to get all the play out of the wraps around your tuning pegs. But that should be it. A fresh set of strings for every 4 - 6 hours of playing time on a quality guitar should cure any tuning problems. Normally I only restring directly before a performance to get top performance out of my strings. It just stands to reason, if you bend any piece of metal (a beer can can be a good example) it will never go back to original shape or original properties. It hardens at the point of the bend that sets in.

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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:19 am
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i actually stretch my strings a slightly different way.

Instead of pulling up, i use a motion similar to snapping a twig with both hands, with my thumbs on the side of the string closest to me and my for fingers going over top the strings to the other side. I push with my thumbs and work my way up and down the neck until the strings can stay in tune. Normally takes 2 repetitions on each string before the strings are stretched.

I've heard of people boiling them, but I just wonder if that has an effect on the life of the strings, i.e. rust.


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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:46 am
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well one thing u could do that would help and be really cool is to get string locks,and a floid rose bridge..although this might cost u some money u dont want to spend but its worth it. :D


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