Does anyone else install their strings "backwards? on a Floyd?

[Snoogans]

Hell yes! And as you are all well aware, the extra mass at the headstock helps generate blues-rock chatter.

[dvscool]

Nope....I have seen it and always thought it was kinda...a "fad" thing...I'm considering trying it now...god knows I wouldn't want to be different...

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

I used to do that, but using a guitar with a bar-style retainer (Strat-head) broke me of the habit quick. Never had any issues with it or messing up the tuners though.

[tonemonster]

Hell yes! And as you are all well aware, the extra mass at the headstock helps generate blues-rock chatter.

yes, that is most definately true. its the most inexpensive way to install blues rock chatter on guitars, see cuz you already paid for the strings, so they are in a sense, free. but most people just cut them off and throw them away not even realizing their full potential.

[tonemonster]

Nope....I have seen it and always thought it was kinda...a "fad" thing...I'm considering trying it now...god knows I wouldn't want to be different...

come to the darkside, it is your destiny.

[Gartron]

I couldn't go across to this method as I like to leave my strings uncut at the headstock, cos as we all know it gives added sustain..as well as looking bad ass ....

[Dave Rocks]

I don't do it for two reasons:

1) I don't like the fact that the wound ends need to bend around the post

2) I would rather pull a certain amount of string through the post to get the amount of wraps to be the same (or close)

[tonemonster]

I couldn't go across to this method as I like to leave my strings uncut at the headstock, cos as we all know it gives added sustain..as well as looking bad ass ....

it only looks cool if your wearing 16 penny nail arm bands like Kerry King. cuz if your not, then it looks like your a whimpy nerd just TRYING to look bad ass.

[tonemonster]

I don't do it for two reasons:

1) I don't like the fact that the wound ends need to bend around the post

2) I would rather pull a certain amount of string through the post to get the amount of wraps to be the same (or close)

with a little practice you can get the correct amount of wraps this way too. I get it right every time. it dont take but a few times to get the feel for judging how much string you need.

[wilkinsi]

I've always put my strings on this way, but once tuned, I cut the excess off at the tuner.

[Scooter]

2) I would rather pull a certain amount of string through the post to get the amount of wraps to be the same (or close)

I cut them at the end of the saddle lock screw, keeps them even enough for me. Actually, if I string up the 'other' way I can't get them even at all. I thought this was to be a huge secret for a long time on double stop bends, sustain, and blues rock chatter...:think:

[vklobucar]

I used to but stopped years ago only because my low E is a 56 and will not go through the tuner hole at the ball end.

Other than that I did it for ages and loved the clean look and simplicity of string ups!

[tonemonster]

I thought this was to be a huge secret for a long time on double stop bends, sustain, and blues rock chatter...:think:

it is.

[ginsambo]

I think it is a technique of stringing that was invented by some aging ex-rock star somewhere so he wouldn't stratch the headstock and devalue his only asset whilst he was suffering the DT's. It was probably quite successful, until he climbed back on the wagon and proceeded to fall down the stairs and snap the thing in two.

[toejam]

I always thought it looked a little retarded. I tried it once or twice to see how it would be, but I just went back to the normal way. Anyway, after learning on and playing Floyded guitars for many years, all I have now are guitars with fixed bridges!