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Fig. 3
displays the proper
string attachment and peg
rotation that will increase
string tension (raise pitch).
Be mindful of this scheme as
you bring the strings through
the holes in each tuning peg
as you attach and begin to
wind each string.
The preferred method of
attachment of the string on the
tuning peg is demonstrated in
figs. 4-7
. Using the D string
as an example, first slide the
string through the peg hole in
the direction indicated in
fig. 4
.
Leave an inch or so of slack on
the string to allow winding. Next, bring the end of the string
around and under the segment of the string coming from the
bridge forming a loop
as shown in
fig. 5
. Pull
it under so that the loop
wedges snugly under
the string. Then turn
the tuning machine to
wind the string around
the peg as depicted
in
fig. 6
. When the
string is brought to the
correct pitch, cut off
the excess string with
a pair of diagonal cut
pliers or a string cutter
as depicted in
fig.
7
. Perform the same
sequence of steps for
each string.
When tuning a guitar
with new strings, please note that fresh strings will stretch
somewhat, causing them to slowly lower their pitch. This effect
Fig. 3
E6
A5
D4
G3
B2
E1
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
can be minimized
by tightly pinching
and pulling firmly on
each string to help
stretch them to their
final length before
attempting to tune
the guitar.
T h e p r e c e d i n g
illustrated example
of string attachment
was shown with a
solid headstock and
standard machine
pegs. For a guitar with
a slotted headstock,
the principle is the
same although the string winding is rotated 90 degrees.
Please refer to
fig. 8
to see the resulting difference.
Nylon/gut string guitars require a different method of
attachment at the saddle. Nylon strings attachment to the
saddle is shown in
fig 9
. Essentially, the string is inserted
from the fretboard side of the bridge and a looped around
the string once or twice to form a knot that is held together
by its own tension.
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
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