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

[neptoess]

I don't anymore, but I used to wrap the entire string around the tuner. This way because my trem abuse broke strings months before they would ever rust. I could then unwind more string, relock, and go. I just got to the point where I stopped playing the RG so much. Now the strings rarely ever break. So I'm back to

[BayRocker]

I've never done it, and honestly, when I've seen it done, I thought it was the work of a rookie. It just always looked like a newbie that's afraid, or didn't know they could cut the string, and couldn't figure out how to use them with a Floyd.

Not calling you a rookie at all, but that was always my impression.

Whatever gets the job done.

[tonemonster]

I always thought I looked a little retarded. :

yea, well we are our own worst critics arent we?

[tonemonster]

Oh you guys got to try it, its like buttah. better than all you can eat deep fried marshmellow peeps on superbowl sunday.

[Chad]

^I just trim the excess string as close as I can get to the post. As long as a person doesn't go jamming their fingers into the tuning posts that method works fine.

[Sharkfin]

I've never tried stringing them with the ball end at the tuners. I have heard that it can damage the posts, so I never tried it. I don't know if I will try it, the standard method doesn't cause me any issues as it is. I'm not trying to hijack the thread, but I was thinking about a similar question the other day after stringing my guitar up. For people who string up using the standard method what do other people do, if anything to avoid the sharp string ends? After I cut the slack off the string at the tuner, I make a 180 degree bend with in the leftover wire so that there's a smooth surface, rather than the sharp end. I don't remember where I pickup up that idea but it does work for me.

[tonemonster]

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.

"You keep thinkin' Butch, thats what you do best."

[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!

[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.

[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.

[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!

[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:

[wilkinsi]

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

[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.

[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.