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Slpraeg
Username: Slpraeg
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Friday, December 22, 2006 - 3:59 pm: | |
I need to post a really dumb question, so forgive me in advance. I have a Talman with a Bigsby vibrato and I am having major difficulties getting this thing restrung! It is the model Bigsby that has string "posts" that the little rings are supposed to go onto. The problem is when I go to thread the string through the peg head post it pops off the vibrato! Does anyone have any tricks or tips to get these type of Bigsby's restrung?
Thanks! |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 22, 2006 - 4:52 pm: | |
You need to keep tension on the string. Using 2 hands while threading will help. Also use a hand wound string winder once you thread them into the pegs. |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 1:21 am: | |
Use a capo. I don't know why this simple trick isn't common knowledge.
The Bear |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 8:19 am: | |
That a good idea Steve! |
Munch
Username: Munch
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 3:39 pm: | |
When re-stringing Bigsbys all I do is pre-bend the string adjacent the ball end. I then keep tension on the string using two hands whilst I thread and wind the string onto the tuning peg.
Other people wedge a pencil eraser under the Bigsby to hold the string in place while threading/winding.
Cheers,
Mark |
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