I started using that method on stringing the guitar about 3 years ago and I swear even my cheap guitars with bad tuners need to be tuned so much less often.
Here is a string hack that I came up with for being able to pull a string that has been completely removed back through a Strat type bridge. This is usually impossible or very difficult because of the loops/curls in the string end caused by being wrapped around the tuning post. But there is a simple solution, explained in detail below: 1. Get an old stiff string, a "G" works well. 2. Cut it so the ball end has enough string length so it can be fed from the top of the particular string you want to pull back through the Tremolo. 3. Bend the end of the string into a tight "V" shape, creating a hook. I made mine about 1/8 inch long, but a long length may work better so it can't get snagged in the Tremolo block 4. Bend the end of the string that needs to be pulled back through into a short tight "V" shape, creating a hook. 5. Take the string with the ball end, and feed it from the top of the Tremolo saddle through to the back of the guitar so the hook end is sticking out the back. 6. Hook on the string you want to pull through on to the other string's hook. 7. Now carefully pull on the ball end string while feeing the curls of the other string through the back of the Tremolo block and out through the saddle. 8. You should now be able to unhook the two strings and reuse the old string as usual.
@@SteveSterlacci No need for a video. Here's the short version: Get a plain string and feed it through the saddle from the front of the tremolo unit out to the back. Hook it to the string you want to pull back through. Now you can pull the string through from the saddle side of the tremolo unit. But, if you still want a video, this short one for how to fish wire through a wall should give you the idea: th-cam.com/video/PO2hX1m3Hps/w-d-xo.html
I would add what I call the cello method. Hold the guitar upright, hold the string down near the tuning head with your thumb, but also hold it away from the neck with your pinky. Then use a string winder for fast winding.
I thought i knew how to change strings but i forgot that winding thing on 0:09 then i unscrewed the strings tried to do it but now it was not the same string anymore so i couldnt do it and thats exactly where im *ucked
@@SteveSterlacci I'm usually doing your string method but I've tried Locking knot and something about it seems off. I'm a beginner so I don't know much about much stuff aside from what I heard on TH-cam. I guess I'll stick to the standard method like yours.
Thats the coil section of this vid! Your strings making a nice tight coil when it does that. Best to check it at string change. The "doingoingoing" part
@@SteveSterlacci oh i always check my strings when one breaks. So far the newest set i put on have been awesome thanks for responding definitely going to subscribe
How can you make a "string changing hack" Video and just clipp the ends of the String? WTF ?! HACK: twist the Strings off. twist the strings at the exit of the tuner in different directions till it breaks. This will result in the end not sticking out. Works with every string. No Problem
Do NOT pull, yank, or stretch your strings. Do what professional guitar techs do. Put the strings on, tune them to pitch, then put the guitar in its case and head to the next town. The next day open the case and re-tune the guitar. Presto! Your guitar stays in tune because you gave the strings time to properly seat. Yanking on your strings just creates metal fatigue and wears out your strings. Tune it, give it some time and your guitar will stay in tune WITHOUT YANKING ON YOUR STRINGS!
Every professional stretches their strings. I am not sure where you're getting this info from, but if you have cool resources to check out, please include them
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Yep….. cut the excess string at the peg…. I have a small scar on my face where the e string excess string cut me…..
Jeez! Sorry to hear that. I have definitely impaled my fingers plenty but thankfully never in the face
@@SteveSterlacci thanks…… better my face than my eye!! Cut those suckers off!!
Don't be one of those psychos!
Thank goodness I have locking tuners on all mine!
Makes life easy!
Never knew about the coil tightening trick. Sweet.
Glad to help!
I started using that method on stringing the guitar about 3 years ago and I swear even my cheap guitars with bad tuners need to be tuned so much less often.
Yessir!
Here is a string hack that I came up with for being able to pull a string that has been completely removed back through a Strat type bridge. This is usually impossible or very difficult because of the loops/curls in the string end caused by being wrapped around the tuning post. But there is a simple solution, explained in detail below:
1. Get an old stiff string, a "G" works well.
2. Cut it so the ball end has enough string length so it can be fed from the top of the particular string you want to pull back through the Tremolo.
3. Bend the end of the string into a tight "V" shape, creating a hook. I made mine about 1/8 inch long, but a long length may work better so it can't get snagged in the Tremolo block
4. Bend the end of the string that needs to be pulled back through into a short tight "V" shape, creating a hook.
5. Take the string with the ball end, and feed it from the top of the Tremolo saddle through to the back of the guitar so the hook end is sticking out the back.
6. Hook on the string you want to pull through on to the other string's hook.
7. Now carefully pull on the ball end string while feeing the curls of the other string through the back of the Tremolo block and out through the saddle.
8. You should now be able to unhook the two strings and reuse the old string as usual.
I need to see a video of this! Sounds interesting
@@SteveSterlacci No need for a video. Here's the short version: Get a plain string and feed it through the saddle from the front of the tremolo unit out to the back. Hook it to the string you want to pull back through. Now you can pull the string through from the saddle side of the tremolo unit.
But, if you still want a video, this short one for how to fish wire through a wall should give you the idea: th-cam.com/video/PO2hX1m3Hps/w-d-xo.html
Informative and imperative ❤
I wind the high strings up instead and down, helps tuning stability a lot because it reduces the angle of the string going over the nut
Ive seen that in a few comments! Cool idea
Exactly the way I do it, Steve!! Gotta strrrrrrrrrretch those strings!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thanks for the advice! I'm a year away from that point though! lol
Changing strings is good to learn early!
I'm into DiAddario Trim lock tuners economical and they clip the string for you. Good stuff Steve
Thats a very cool little gadget! Upgrading tuners is def always a good move
TY
I've got to try the 12th fret stretch. Thanks!
I would add what I call the cello method. Hold the guitar upright, hold the string down near the tuning head with your thumb, but also hold it away from the neck with your pinky. Then use a string winder for fast winding.
Nice!
Nice custom - wish I had one of those 😊
Thanks! Its a limited edition 1979
Yea buddy- those are killer
I have an old beat up 71 black beauty looks like it got drug down 9 miles of dirt road - trans tenon - sounds amazing
NICE! those are the best kind
Thanks dude
I've already known how to do this and I do this already. I feel special lol
Youre a pro then!
I thought i knew how to change strings but i forgot that winding thing on 0:09 then i unscrewed the strings tried to do it but now it was not the same string anymore so i couldnt do it and thats exactly where im *ucked
Yeah once theyre wrapped around, theres no turning back
Subbed
Thank you!
Oh I thought this was the normal way to do it. I guess it still is
you'd be surprised
Should I inflate each string to the tech manual pressure before or after tugging on it?
Hi! What are your thoughts on locking knot method to simulate locking tuners? Is it legit or nah?
I hate it with a fiery passion 🤣🤣🤣 pure snake oil if anyone says it does anything
@@SteveSterlacci I'm usually doing your string method but I've tried Locking knot and something about it seems off. I'm a beginner so I don't know much about much stuff aside from what I heard on TH-cam. I guess I'll stick to the standard method like yours.
@user-rc8of3bu3u ive never used anything else! And I hate when my luthier does the knot thing with a fiery passion
I always kink in the peg hole
I hope you use protection 🤭
@@SteveSterlacci yeah those strings can be sharp but you gotta risk it for the biscuit
i am changing my e4 string but it keeps breaking idk what to do
check the bridge isnt sharp and causing breakage
I use that method but i must do it wrong because when i first tune certain string will loosen up when tightening but will catch and finally tune
Thats the coil section of this vid! Your strings making a nice tight coil when it does that. Best to check it at string change. The "doingoingoing" part
@@SteveSterlacci oh i always check my strings when one breaks. So far the newest set i put on have been awesome thanks for responding definitely going to subscribe
Is there a volute on that thing?
Yes
I never cut my strings. I take a quarter with my thumb on top of the string pull up fast you'll have a pig tail. Like if you've tried this hack.
Post a vid doing it
@@SteveSterlaccith-cam.com/users/shorts1ua6me0a290?feature=share
There's better ways to attach the string to the tuner
Nice technique: little doingoingingoingoingoingoi
🤣🤣🤣 communication is key!
Why am i watching this i dont even got any strings :
get u some!
@@SteveSterlacci really? How
@@GhxldzPianoYT you leave broken picks under your pillow and the string fairy brings them!
@@SteveSterlacci nice one.
Dats all dusty!
So that's how you do it
every time
How can you make a "string changing hack" Video and just clipp the ends of the String? WTF ?!
HACK: twist the Strings off.
twist the strings at the exit of the tuner in different directions till it breaks. This will result in the end not sticking out. Works with every string.
No Problem
Sir, calm down. No need to shout
Do NOT pull, yank, or stretch your strings. Do what professional guitar techs do. Put the strings on, tune them to pitch, then put the guitar in its case and head to the next town. The next day open the case and re-tune the guitar. Presto! Your guitar stays in tune because you gave the strings time to properly seat. Yanking on your strings just creates metal fatigue and wears out your strings. Tune it, give it some time and your guitar will stay in tune WITHOUT YANKING ON YOUR STRINGS!
Every professional stretches their strings. I am not sure where you're getting this info from, but if you have cool resources to check out, please include them
These are not hacks, really. It's just regularity, isn't it?
For you, they might be
@@SteveSterlacci Yeah, good if this helped someone :)
This just solved my tuning issues lol
Yessss! Lol
Defo