restringing and set-up

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First - I've never quite seen this technique. Who does this? Is it really that much better?

http://www.two--four.net/Guitars/StringWrap.html

2nd. after reading through a recent thread about guitar set-up and whatnot, I decided to try to screw up my Les Paul. Any references out there on how to do a proper set-up. And before you say it, yes, I know it's better to have a pro do it. I'm not asking if I should do it, but rather how to do it.
 
that's how i string my guitars. it's a very quick way if you break a string while on stage . . and it my expiereance, it stays in tune much better, becauese there is no slippage at all
 
I've been putting my strings on that way since I can remember...
 
I just put it in, leave some slack, and bend it and guide it while winding. String knots, in my expierience, seem to contribute to more slipping, but whatever works best for you is what's important.
 
I used to tie my strings to the post like that, never bother to anymore, I never found it made any difference at all.
 
I usually tie an actual overhand knot in the smallest 2 or 3 strings - the unwound ones - but it is a pain to remove them, especially if time is at a premium like during a show. but its how I've done it forever, and I guess now I'm freaked that the unwound strings will slip if they're not tied. I need to try this or another non-knot technique next time.
 
andyhix said:
I usually tie an actual overhand knot in the smallest 2 or 3 strings - the unwound ones - but it is a pain to remove them,
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GAHHH!!!!!!!!!!

NO KNOTS EVER, GOD DAMN IT.

I get more pokes and bleed more blood from people tying knots in there strings. It is simply not necessary, and in fact is probably detrimental to your ability to stay in tune. The tension on the knot takes a while to relieve itself, which means the strings drop in pitch, which can't be good.

PLEASE don't do this. You end up hurting people like me.

By the way, the method of stringing shown in the link above is fine, though there are other ways to do it. I never us a lock like that any more, as it really doesn't make much difference. It does not hurt, like tying knots, but it does not help either.

I cut the string about an inch to an inch past the tuner, and put the end in just past the tuner. I bring the string around so it goes over its own end, and then under itself. The rest of the slack goes under, usually no more than two or (for unwound strings) four wraps. This is plenty sufficient for keeping the string in place, and keeping the guitar in tune. Too many wraps, and it will take a little while for the string to relieve the uneven tension when you tune, which leads to tuning instability. You need just enough for the string to stay in place once it is in tune. Anything more is bad.


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