Guild Acoustic guitar Owner's Manual & Warranty page 14

Make sure that each string is seated well, stretched
and snugged down on the tuning machine post. This
will prevent slipping and prevent tuning problems
later.
Note: Never cut a string to length before putting
it on your guitar and tuning it to pitch. Premature
cutting may cause the string to unwrap and
become useless. Crimp the string first, then clip near
the machine head post.
Illustration 1
String is passed through
hole near top of string post.
Illustration 3
Prevent string slippage by
running the short end
halfway around the post,
then underneath and back
over the main length of
string before tightening.
Illustration 2
String is then wound
halfway around post.
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