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"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I find that split post are nearly as quick as locking tuners.
I am always amazed if I go to look at a guitar, with a view to purchase, and the strings are dead. I don't know how anyone would know if a guitar is 'super-resonant' with old strings.
Changing more regularly will speed the process as there is less cleaning required if you keep on top things.
Nearly as bad as not filing your nails properly.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
off to the search I go
edit - didn’t find it. Oh well, ignorance is bliss!
Fit the string at the bridge/tailpiece, and pull it tight to the machinehead post. Bend it sharply on your thumbnail about 1/4” (6mm) past the post.
Set the hole in the post so it’s pointing across the width of the headstock. Poke the string through from the middle of the headstock up to the bend.
Take the loose end of the string round the far side of the post (away from the bridge), and pull it up tightly under the main part of the string. Wind on and tune up, stretching the string as you go.
The string should come up to pitch within one full turn of the post. Make sure it goes under the bend in the string as it goes past. Cut off the excess as close to the post as you can.
That’s it.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I think even if I was rich, string changes would be very low down on the list of things I'd delegate right enough. If I got to that level I think I'd be doing very little by myself - "okay I'm finished, you can wipe now Jeeves"