Music Nomad String Winder

SteveRobinson

Any experiences? I'm looking to replace my trusty old Planet Waves one that is so nice to use but they don't make the same type any more.

The Nomad ones look well designed, if a bit expensive. Should I take the plunge?

guitars4you

had my PW version on my bench for 14 + years now

stickyfiddle

+1 on the old PW one. I have a newer one as well but you can't easily open the jaws one-handed because the handles mesh together like scissors. Whoever designed it was a muppet of the highest order. 

Though google suggests they've gone back towards the old style for the current version:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Waves-Pro-Winder-String-Winder/dp/B0002E1G5C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520947403&sr=8-1&keywords=planet+waves+winder

SteveRobinson

guitars4you said:

had my PW version on my bench for 14 + years now

Ha, me too. This is the one I have but it's not going to last forever

https://photos.app.goo.gl/s2w0yJH46pKU8vet2

Can't be doing with the built in clipper, just want something comfortable.

streethawk

That pro winder looks goofy. 

SteveRobinson

I've ordered one from Richtone, will report back...

SteveRobinson

Impressed. 

The handle feels a bit big in the hand but I'll get used to it. Having proper bearings, it's very smooth and works well with all the tuners I've tried, even elephant ear bass tuners. 

Jonathanthomas83

I thought it was shocking. It was way too big and loose to turn Tele tuners (vintage). 

CountryDave

Jonathanthomas83 said:

I thought it was shocking. It was way too big and loose to turn Tele tuners (vintage). 

Does it not have the wider middle section to fit smaller pegs sideways?