tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post7437205215064775648..comments2024-03-06T06:57:59.305-08:00Comments on DIY Strat (and other guitar & audio projects): Stringing (or re-stringing) a guitarstuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02461220593169801487noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-86151648777312239322021-05-24T20:56:58.929-07:002021-05-24T20:56:58.929-07:00hello, I'm Jay. yea I'm pretty knowledgeab...hello, I'm Jay. yea I'm pretty knowledgeable bout restringing different type bridges. but a few months ago i noticed something that I've never noticed before. I was just looking for dirt buildup and such, when I was awestruck when I looked down into the bridge saddles of the String Path. and the string was tuned against 2 edges....the bottom plate of trem bridge itself AND again against the bridgesaddles themselves. I this normalAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16537166726389858615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-69845730895728656112017-04-17T03:32:41.135-07:002017-04-17T03:32:41.135-07:00I have something to add to your post for beginner ...I have something to add to your post for beginner level guitarists, and that is New strings will keep on stretching (making them go level) even after you tune them up to pitch. To help get the stretchiness out of the string, pull on the string tenderly however immovably, bringing it specifically over the fingerboard, and after that tune the hang to pitch by turning the key. After each force, the string will be level (under pitch), so rehash the way toward pulling the string with your fingers and tuning up until the string no longer goes level after you pull it. You may need to do this three or four times. However, the whole technique shouldn't take more than a few minutes.Nataliehttps://musicaladvisors.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-64065754870689021362015-09-10T06:21:12.540-07:002015-09-10T06:21:12.540-07:00Hi Stu.
Do you have a post for restringing a stra...Hi Stu.<br /><br />Do you have a post for restringing a strat that has the vintage tuners?<br /><br />Thanks.<br />ChilliAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02101693780568147784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-36380054544336289692014-08-19T19:57:33.271-07:002014-08-19T19:57:33.271-07:00Hi Anand,
Thanks for commenting.
Yes, an additio...Hi Anand,<br /><br />Thanks for commenting.<br /><br />Yes, an additional tremolo spring will pull on the strings and increase the pitch somewhat, so you'd have to either loosen the tremolo "claw" a little bit, or retune the guitar. Have a look at this link for more information: diystrat.blogspot.com/2011/08/setting-up-or-adjusting-stratocaster.htmlstuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02461220593169801487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-13559540349066285572014-08-19T19:48:58.676-07:002014-08-19T19:48:58.676-07:00First of all, many thanks for this post. Thanks to...First of all, many thanks for this post. Thanks to you, I managed to completely restring my guitar in under 10 minutes. <br /><br />One quick question... Does changing of the tremolo spring affect the tuning of the guitar? I'm using 10 gauge strings and 2 fender vintage tremolo springs (2 at either side)<br /><br />Once again, thanks for the blog. <br /><br />CheersAnandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-24707437894613603742013-06-18T00:33:50.820-07:002013-06-18T00:33:50.820-07:00Found this while looking for advice on that annoyi...Found this while looking for advice on that annoying pinging sound you sometimes get when tuning up. My Les Paul Studio has just started doing this and probably because I've gone up a gauge in string weihgt. Anyway, back to the point I was going to make about changing one string at a time or all at once: I've heard it said that changing strings one at a time largely maintains the tension across the width of the neck, thereby decreasing the risk of causing the neck to twist. Removing all the strings completely (allowing you to clean the fingerboard, frets and around picks etc) should be done gradually. Don't remove your high E entirely, then the B, the G and so on while leaving your low E, A, D and so on at full pitch. If you're going to remove all the strings, gradually slacken each string by a single turn of the machine head, thereby maintaining a constant lateral tension across the width of the neck. <br /><br />Then again, this could be bollocks.<br /><br />Jim S (Sweden)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-70325373565155873772012-07-30T00:19:56.415-07:002012-07-30T00:19:56.415-07:00Hi Greg,
I always take all six off first as it gi...Hi Greg,<br /><br />I always take all six off first as it gives me the opportunity to give the fretboard and peghead a good cleaning. I've also heard arguments for changing them one string at a time, but I've never had a problem doing all six at once.stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02461220593169801487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-23773065333333101592012-07-29T12:59:34.275-07:002012-07-29T12:59:34.275-07:00When it comes to changing the 6 strings for a new ...When it comes to changing the 6 strings for a new set, do you recommend changing one string at a time, or removing them all and putting the new ones on ? I've heard different stories about either way...Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534195963488802319.post-11784796956930461102012-05-05T23:34:45.094-07:002012-05-05T23:34:45.094-07:00Thanks - My Strat sounds the best it ever has!Thanks - My Strat sounds the best it ever has!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com