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ChromeBeast
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ChromeBeast
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Joined: 05/06/04
Posts: 35
08/15/2004 6:57 pm
I can not believe I am going to ask this question since I have changed strings thousands of times, but here goes:

I am real careful to make sure I have the correct amount/number of windings are my tuning pegs, and I make sure no windings crossover another. This certainly helps the guitar stay in tune.

Now for the question, does anyone know a rule or tip to determine how much slack you start with to acheive the the results above? I don't know how I do it, I just kinda guess and it usually works out, but I was thinking that there must be something more scientific or practical to measure the how much string is needed to wind around the posts the best number.

I hope you understand my question, it's kinda out there.....lol

Shane