I just put a new set of La Bella extra-light Beatle Bass strings on my Ignition and have a concern about the amount of wraps I have around my tuning posts. I wanted to confirm the amount of wraps is ok before I trim the remainder of the strings:
On the E string, the string only wraps around the post 2 times. Is this not enough?
The A and D string have 3 full wraps around the post so I'm satisfied with those two. But the G string has 5, which I'm wondering if this is too many wraps?
As I mentioned, the remainder of the string has not been clipped so I think I can adjust if the E has too little and the G has too much.
One at a time, pull each string completely through the bridge AND 4" past the corresponding tuner - then cut.
You'll have about FOUR inches of string to wrap around the tuner.
Also insert the end of the string deep into the center hole of the tuner, then bend the the string in the direction that is desired for winding.
Is it a big deal that I've already kinked the string at a 90 degree angle where it exits the tuning post? Especially on the E string since i don't want to weaken the string. But if 2 wraps is too little I may have no choice. I'll wait for a bit more feedback before making any adjustments.
