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6. Tune the string to pitch. Two-to-three wraps is perfect for the
bass strings. More is not better. Repeat the procedure to install the
5th string. As with the other bass strings, you will stretch the string
the equivalent of one tuner's length past the post into which it's
inserted.
7. For the 4th string, you simply measure one tuner's length of slack
before snipping the string and tightening.
8. Trim the treble string ends 1-1/2 tuner's lengths past the post
into which it's inserted. For the 3rd string, as well as for the other
treble strings, the hole in the tuner should be at a 45-degree angle, as
shown. Tighten the treble strings in a clockwise direction.
9. The treble strings (G, B, and High E) require approximately six
wraps.
10. Keep the bottom-most wraps of the treble strings below the
edge of the tuner holes to avoid creating a kink, which could break
the string.
11. Gently stretch each string several times until the string stays in
pitch. Tune your guitar and you're ready to play!
Taylor Guitars' Tim Luranc, enjoying his newly-strung guitar.
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