guitar discussion

[Matty]

 

[Bay Bud]

yeah, the first thing i noticed about rawls' guitar earlier this year was the thick body, but then i noticed while he was playing how he was bending the note/string through his shoulder strap. pretty unique little instrument.

 

[adam24]

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[mrquincy]

Fender guitar?

 

[Matty]

I see what you did there.

 

[Matty]

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Thanks. Happy Hanukkah.

Actually, get fucked.

 

[Matty]

yeah, the first thing i noticed about rawls' guitar earlier this year was the thick body, but then i noticed while he was playing how he was bending the note/string through his shoulder strap. pretty unique little instrument.

That's how the magic happens... it's basically just a spring:

 

[mrquincy]

Sproing! Would be cool to try one of those thing a ma bobbers.

 

[Mudcat]

I'm starting to think these strings that came with my Stratocaster are crap and need changing.

Does one generally change ones own electric guitar strings?

 

[Matty]

Wha?

How long have you had the same strings on your acoustic?

Back when I played daily I would change them every other week. They would go dead very quickly.

Now that I barely play, I change them a couple times a year.

 

[Mudcat]

I change the acoustic 12-strings about once a year, if that.


So are you saying you change the electric strings yourself?

 

[Tron]

I've done it myself many times back in the day Muddy but now Im spoiled and bring my guitars to Guitar Center three times year for new ones.

 

[Matty]

Of course I change my own strings! I do my own setups as well. I'm pretty anal about getting the exact feel I'm used to.

Changing strings is trivial, just make sure to neatly wrap them around the post 2-3 times.

It's no different than changing strings on an acoustic, except that you probably string your Strat from under the body/tremolo assembly. (If the plastic plate that covers the back of the guitar makes your job difficult, just take it out before restringing.)


I favor Ernie Ball strings. In your case, I'd recommend the stiffer D'Addario's.

 

[mrquincy]

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If you wind it this way, the string will lock more on the tuning peg. This is the standard way, from what I was shown.

 

[Matty]

Yeah, that's a good technique. I use it when dealing with a slippery post, most often with the plain strings.

 

[senco78]

changed strings on my acoustic when first got it.
felt like a retard w/ all the frustration it caused for something that seemed to be so simple.
99% sure I didnt wrap them correct at pins but trial and error and "fake it till ya make it" technique worked after
several attempts

 

[Tron]

I can't believe Bono changes his own strings.

What a chump.

 

[Mudcat]

Only six strings to deal with. Some kinda sweet. :