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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
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 Posted - 10/29/2009 : 12:07:46
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Originally posted by messiah666
I also leave the ball ends on and have them up at the machine heads.
I use that technique too.
However, I get the least joy in working on floyds, and the most on a Les Paul or hollow Gibson  . |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2009 : 13:37:52
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Hi messiah666
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I change two strings at a time so the Floyd doesn't dip too much and roughly tune to the old strings left on the guitar.
This is such a great tip.
I don't normally play guitars with floating bridges.
So it was good to read your tip.
It makes a whole heap of sense when you think about it.
Regards Dr. Bob  |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2009 : 13:38:54
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Hi messiah666
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I change two strings at a time so the Floyd doesn't dip too much and roughly tune to the old strings left on the guitar.
This is such a great tip.
I don't normally play guitars with floating bridges.
So it was good to read your tip.
It makes a whole heap of sense when you think about it.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2009 : 18:47:13
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Originally posted by messiah666
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Originally posted by zerksies
I changes strings so often i can do it, really in 5 minutes
I just use a straight cloth when cleaning as well. I use Floyd Rose equipped guitars and can pretty much change strings under 10 mins. I change two strings at a time so the Floyd doesn't dip too much and roughly tune to the old strings left on the guitar. Then when they are all changed it's just slight tweaking to get to the correct pitch. I also leave the ball ends on and have them up at the machine heads.
I use a wedge made of wood to lock the vibrato, that way I can change strings without retuning all the time to compensate for the trem-springs. This IS a good way to do it, trust me.
I didn�t invent this myself, read it in a guitar magazine 
Easy to do, like around 1,5 x 4 x 0,5 cm, from a piece of wood about 1 cm thick, rosewood preferred 
Make more than one with a little different measures, every trem cavity is not the same. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2009 : 19:42:26
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
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Originally posted by zerksies
I changes strings so often i can do it, really in 5 minutes
Hi zerksies
Seriously!
If you are able to do it that quickly, please let the guys here, in on your secret.
Do you have locking tuners?
Or maybe make a short video, & post it on youtube.
I'm not really that concerned about the time it take me to restring.
I usually do it while watching something brain-dead on TV, or with a nice cup of tea.
Still your technique would be great to know-see.
Regards Dr. Bob
There is nothing i do special. I use a string unwinder.I have just done it so many times and do it so often. the only thing that i do is a locking tie. That martin recommends to do that is about it.It do that on my fenders as well it seems to work good for me. On the link it starts with page 12. and holds the strings in tune well
http://www.mguitar.com/catalog/PDF/Care&Feeding.pdf |
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messiah666
Copper Member
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2009 : 12:19:21
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Originally posted by Goran
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Originally posted by messiah666
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Originally posted by zerksies
I changes strings so often i can do it, really in 5 minutes
I use a wedge made of wood to lock the vibrato, that way I can change strings without retuning all the time to compensate for the trem-springs.
I sometimes use a rubber/eraser and put it under the allen wrenches that lock the strings in place just so it's easier to get the allen key in but I've never had a problem when I use the two string method as long as I start with the E and A string first. I never take all the strings off and then change strings it's far too much hassle with a Floyd.
I also find with non trem guitars if starting at the first fret and working down I yank/pull the string with my right hand and repeat a couple of more times tuning in between, they settle in a lot quicker and don't stretch too much one I'm playing.
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2009 : 16:36:01
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Hi zerksies & Guys
Thanks for the link to the Martin Guitars PDF.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2009 : 22:01:46
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bassinyourface
Bronze Member
France
76 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2009 : 10:47:20
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Just wipe your strings with alcohol after you have just played.
it will only take a minute and save you some $$
Boiling them in water and vinegar when they are dead will bring some shine back. |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 02:20:35
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Originally posted by Dirk
Here's my magic trick:
Take an old bowl, fill it with water, put your old strings in 'em, add some soda (you know, the salty stuff, not a drink ) let it boil 15-20 mins. and hey presto, you just blown some new life into a dull set of strings.
Needless to say, this works best with roundwound strings, especially bass guitar strings.
LOL I did this a few times when i was a student, and it does work! You probably get an extra 1/2 life out of the strings, but yeah, when its a choice between eating and new guitar strings ... u gotta be innovative! |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 02:23:50
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as long as the fretboard isn't grungy and you are only changing strings... do them one at a time! I had the stop bar on a gibby unexpectedly come off its gravity posts and dinged the face of the guitar.
about cleaning strings, just wipe them before and after playing and it will keep them about 2x as long than not wiping them. simple. |
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Cleaning strings
