|
Post by paganskins on Oct 23, 2013 8:01:45 GMT
I do this
Though I don't cut the strings first, rather I bend them at 90 degrees at the point they're cut on the video.
I agree with grayn, sounds like something is amiss if it's dropping out of tune that badly.
|
|
|
Post by sigmadel on Oct 23, 2013 8:12:21 GMT
I do this Though I don't cut the strings first, rather I bend them at 90 degrees at the point they're cut on the video. I agree with grayn, sounds like something is amiss if it's dropping out of tune that badly. That's a good way of doing it and very neat . I've got an old bosh cordless screwdriver with a torque control on I'm going to modify it with a magnetic bit holder to do the same as that was so quick and easy looking . Mind you that guy has probably fitted hundreds of sets of strings .
|
|
|
Post by paganskins on Oct 23, 2013 8:24:21 GMT
|
|
|
Post by paganskins on Oct 23, 2013 8:26:16 GMT
I've been really impressed by the tuning stability of my Emerald carbon fibre 12 string, I was expecting it to be better than a wooden 12 in that respect but I rarely have to tweak it.
|
|
007
C.O.G.
Posts: 2,601
My main instrument is: 1965 Hagstrom H45E
|
Post by 007 on Oct 23, 2013 13:47:34 GMT
Sorted it now there was an issue with the bottom E winder although the teeth were not damaged it was slipping
Now stays tuned
Thanks for all the advice/help as ever
|
|
12stringpicker
Strummer
You Don't Know What You've Got, Till It's Gone-Joni Mitchell.
Posts: 21
My main instrument is: Guild F412 12-string
|
Post by 12stringpicker on Oct 23, 2013 18:27:48 GMT
Don't understand what all the fuss is about,get the thing set-up properly in the first place,it shouldn't give any trouble,if it does,go back to playing a 6-string,I appreciate their is a bit more involved in playing/picking/restringing/tuning,etc,a 12- string guitar,so I deal with it,otherwise,I wouldn't play them,stop fannying-about people,and deal with it.
|
|
ocarolan
Global Moderator
CURMUDGEONLY OLD GIT (leader - to join, just ask!)
Posts: 33,953
Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"c0cfe1"}
Mini-Profile Name Color: 182a3f
Mini-Profile Text Color: 733a1c
|
Post by ocarolan on Oct 23, 2013 22:46:16 GMT
Don't understand what all the fuss is about,get the thing set-up properly in the first place,it shouldn't give any trouble,if it does,go back to playing a 6-string,I appreciate their is a bit more involved in playing/picking/restringing/tuning,etc,a 12- string guitar,so I deal with it,otherwise,I wouldn't play them,stop fannying-about people,and deal with it. Fuss? Looks to me like people do "deal with it" - often by seeking advice from friends, real and virtual - something we all have done on many occasions and continue to do I'm sure. That's what we're here for - yes? Keith
|
|
|
Post by K Tresp on Oct 24, 2013 0:17:02 GMT
I've been really impressed by the tuning stability of my Emerald carbon fibre 12 string, I was expecting it to be better than a wooden 12 in that respect but I rarely have to tweak it. Hi, I was interested in the Emeralds as a sort of go anywhere travel guitar (subject to being able to get over the heresy of not using wood). What is the tone and playability like? They also do an interesting harp guitar. Greg
|
|
|
Post by paganskins on Oct 24, 2013 7:37:08 GMT
I've been really impressed by the tuning stability of my Emerald carbon fibre 12 string, I was expecting it to be better than a wooden 12 in that respect but I rarely have to tweak it. Hi, I was interested in the Emeralds as a sort of go anywhere travel guitar (subject to being able to get over the heresy of not using wood). What is the tone and playability like? They also do an interesting harp guitar. Greg Playability is excellent and consistent thanks to the inherent stability of CF. Tone on my 12 is good, there are probably better sounding 12 strings out there but isn't that always the case with any guitar and tone is so subjective. Here's some quick samples taken with my little zoom recorder soundcloud.com/thomas-fitton/sets/x-20-os-12-string-samplesCan't speak for the travel sized ones though they do seem well liked on the CF sections of the macnichol and acoustic guitar forums.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 8:53:59 GMT
I honestly thought everyone kinked new strings at the post and didn't realise you don't have to!The only problem I had with the method came with Rotosounds, which sometimes - quite often actually - broke at the kink. Never liked the "dusty" feel of those things anyway.
An old guy I knew who played guitar for Val Parnell was horrified when I started playing right away after restringing. He was adamant that once new strings are on you should tune to slightly above concert pitch and then leave the instrument alone for as long as you can, or overnight at the very least. I later read that Dan Crary does something similar. When I tried it myself the strings really did seem to tune more readily. Perhaps strings need to be reminded how to be straight after being wound up in packets for so long!
|
|