Does it matter how many wrap on the nut?

[badboy1984]

Was wondering do it matter how many wrap you can get on the tuning nut on the bass?

I string my bass kind of different each time, it feels like i messup on some each everytime i string my bass.

Is one wrap on the nut is ok on the bass? I not sure will this effect the sound on the bass etc. Most people or guitar tech wrap it around 3-4 times. I wrap it once or two in general. So i was wondering have I done something wrong here.

[Tony G]

I think in general I wrap it 2-4 times around the post.

[Phalex]

^ Right there.

I always shoot for a minimum of 3 turns, but sometimes the G comes up a bit short.

[5andFretless]

Anywhere between not enough room to prevent over lap and not enough turns to prevent slippage is fine.

[Lobster11]

Well, the idea is to have the string coming out from the very bottom of the peg in order to create a good sharp angle over the nut. Theoretically, then, you'd like to have as many wraps as will fit properly on the peg. However, if you have a tilt-back headstock, or the string goes under a string tree, it won't matter as much.

[scottbass]

I try for 3. Sometimes the E ends up with 2-1/2. Sometimes the G ends up with 4.

[HogieWan]

I usually cut the untensioned string with 3-4 inches extra past the post (I use the distance between 3 posts as a measure) and then tune it up. I usually get 2-4 wraps (more wraps on the lighter strings)

[MonetBass]

Originally Posted by HogieWan

I usually cut the untensioned string with 3-4 inches extra past the post (I use the distance between 3 posts as a measure) and then tune it up. I usually get 2-4 wraps (more wraps on the lighter strings)

That's a good rule. Fender recommends cutting 3" (E, A, D) to 3¼" (G) past the post, which gives you 3-4 wraps around it. Keep in mind that length may vary depending on the size of the post, but that ought to get you close.

[crazyguy832]

I never cut my strings and get around 4-5 wraps on the B, E, and G, and around 2-3 on the A and D. Since the A and D are under one of those trees, it doesn't really matter (either way, 2-3 wraps on an E would be fine as is).

[Fuzzbass]

Originally Posted by scottbass

I try for 3. Sometimes the E ends up with 2-1/2. Sometimes the G ends up with 4.

...and with low B, sometimes just 2.

[mothmonsterman]

I never really pay much attention to it until i cut one too short.
Does it matter other than vanity?

[Rickett Customs]

2 or 3.

[joelb79]

Ive never wrapped my string around the nut..

But on the posts, I try to go from the top to the bottom on a fender style bridge to get correct tension over the nut. It does make a difference. You want a nice break angle over the nut.

[Lokire]

I try to get as many wraps as I can without overlapping any. Not for any practical reason, I just think it looks good.

Some people seem to swear by their methods, saying that having as few wraps as possible gives better tone, or having as many wraps as possible gives better tone (more mass I guess). I'd say it's all myth though, and that how many wraps you have around the post makes a negligible difference in tone.

[fishtx]

Originally Posted by HogieWan

I usually cut the untensioned string with 3-4 inches extra past the post (I use the distance between 3 posts as a measure) and then tune it up. I usually get 2-4 wraps (more wraps on the lighter strings)

+1...good rule of thumb to follow...

[GeoffByrne]

Don't forget to put some extra wraps on the A string (of a 4) on Fender-Style headstocks.....

[spade2you]

Originally Posted by mothmonsterman

I never really pay much attention to it until i cut one too short.
Does it matter other than vanity?

On my Peavey Cirrus basses, I notice that the low B gets floppy if I don't have less than 2 wraps. Three wraps gets me the tone I like.

[mr.black]

Originally Posted by HogieWan

I usually cut the untensioned string with 3-4 inches extra past the post (I use the distance between 3 posts as a measure) and then tune it up. I usually get 2-4 wraps (more wraps on the lighter strings)

ding, ding! that's what i was taught.

[fuNKmaster83]

the minimum is 2 wraps or it will be always out of tune!!! but going more than 6 is too much!!!
make sure that there is and angle from peg to nut!!! and when warping keep the string under some pressure with your hand!!!

[johnporter]

Once you find a length that works for you, use the cutters as a ruler,mark your cutters handle(sharpie,tape,file) so you will be consistant from now on. Put the cutters in your case with an extra set of strings & you will be good to go.