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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:45 pm
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I always go 3" (or finger spaces) on the unwound strings, but 2 on all of the other strings. I've been doing it that way for so long, and it works for me, so I hesitate to change now.

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gadabout wrote:
I use the same technique as nikininja, except I like a little more string on the post than that. I measure about two string posts past the one I'm winding on and cut it there. Sometimes a little longer if I want more break angle on a particular string. If you do it right, you should end up with a nice neat wind with no overlapping turns.


A excellent point.

The possible increase in break angle over the nut is a important factor to remember. Particularly on the G string (which I've always thought was the reason for the extra tree of CBS years).
If you make sure all them winds are stacked one below the previous, you do acheive that.

I do that by pressing my index finger onto the string and using my little finger to keep the string taught. Whils winding the tuner with the other hand.

It's the one area of the guitar that is the most overlooked yet yields one of the best increases in performance.
I strongly recommend finding your own way that suits you. Were all different after all.

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HI vintage tuners four me they look a lot neater then hole thruth tuners. not as hard to load to. and no sharp ends just great.Cheers


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With split post Klusons I always wind the string once around the post then put it through the slot and bend it 90 degrees to keep it from slipping and tune to pitch and always end up with about 2 -2 1/2 winds ,then trim off all the excess string.No tuning problems ever.

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Vintage klusons, ahhh the best tuners. I have upgraded all my guitars. I string them in the similar fashion as the other guys mentioned.


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ABPOS wrote:
I don't use my trem. Ever. Maybe someday I would, but I don't. Yeah, minimal winds on the string. Got it. I used to always wind too much, then I got smart. hehehehhe


You might want to consider blocking your trem. It will help stabilize tuning issues and provide a slight improvement in sustain

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