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Winding the strings on tuning keys
Depending on the construction of the bridge, insert the ball into the slot of the bridge, pull
the string through the hole in the tremolo block, pull the string through the hole in the body,
or cut off the ball and install the string in the locking saddle (Floyd Rose). Next, pull the string
through the hole in the tuning key's post. Next, stretch the string and bend it (90
behind the tuning key. Position the bent part of the string at the edge of the hole in the tuning
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key's post and point the end down (6 tuners in line; when the tuners use 3+3 system - point
the end of the string towards the centre of the headstock. Next, paying attention that the
string clings tightly to the edge of the slot, put the loose end of the string under the part of the
string between the tuning key and the nut (locking nut). Next, pull it strongly up and back
(fig. 1). Wind the string over the tuning key in the way that the string winds around and
pushes the created loop to the surface of the tuning key (fig. 2). The above procedure should
be performed only on unwound strings (E1, H2 and G3).
fig. 1
In case of wound strings (D4, A5 and E6) we do not make a loop before winding them over
the tuning key. The first turn of the string around the key should go above the bent part of
the string. Further turns should go under the bent part (fig. 3). The windings should cling
to each other, but the string should not cross itself (fig. 4).
After having tuned the instrument, it is advised to cut the loose ends of the string more
or less 0,5cm behind the keys. The ends should be bent towards the front of the headstock
(fig. 5).
If an instrument is equipped with locking tuning pegs, the string
winding procedure is the same for all strings. We do not wind the
string around the tuning peg. After installing a string in the bridge,
we pull it through the hole in the tuning key's post and, while holding
the string behind it, we stretch it firmly (fig. 6). We lock the stretched
string by tightening the bolt inside the key using the correct screw.
Next, we tune the string to the desired pitch. It should only take
several turns of the key.
In many tuning keys, it is possible to adjust the strength needed
to turn a key by using a special screw (fig. 7).
Remember: even if the instrument is equipped with a locking nut,
you still need to correctly install the strings on the tuning pegs.
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fig. 2
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fig. 4
fig. 5
1. pull the string through
and stretch it firmly
fig. 6
3. tune the string
2. tighten the screw
locking the string
fig. 7
Electric Guitar User's Manual
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