Just noticed that the E string is at the point of starting to wind around the post. Wondering if this will present issues. I’m a stickler for getting at least 3 winds (at least on the E and A). Hope I didn’t cut the E too long. Thoughts?
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- Thread starter Kipp Harrington
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It’s fine. Some strings don’t have silks and have no problem wrapping around the tuning post.
Cool
I’m so jazzed about playing this bass with the PWs! I guess if worse comes to worse, I can take it off and trim off a 1/2 inch. Thanks for easing my mind.
The windings will still be on the post. You won’t be changing the length of the exposed winding area of the string.
No problem there. If you left it longer it wouldn't make any difference at all to the silk wrap. Don't forget, most strings don't have a silk wrap so the outer wind is always in contact with the post.
As others said, trimming off the end won't make any difference. The best thing to do is to leave it alone and go play play play.
No harm, no foul. It's not within the vibrating area of the string.
Maintain normal breathing and just play it.
Maintain normal breathing and just play it.
Lol. Thanks! I really appreciate the response. I like them right out of the pack! I know they will mellow into a beautiful, deep and punchy tone... YEAH
Indeed, the point at which you cut the string has no effect on whether the full gauge reaches the post, that's determined by the winding length of the string and the dimensions of your bass.
No problem here as you have fat fender style tuner posts that don't sharply bend a string.
No problem here as you have fat fender style tuner posts that don't sharply bend a string.
It's fine. Have had that happen for years on many basses, and as long as it doesn't break during installation, you're good to go.
I was just reading about things like this on another post and was cautioned that it was potentially damaging to Flats. Based on these posts, looks like that is okay on any string.
Certain brands of flats are more prone to breakage when the main body rides on the tuner post. La Bella, for example, warns explicitly against it.
GHS Precision Flats by design are a little more pliable than some other flats, causing no issues when the main body wraps around the post.
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