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Strings going to "wrong" tuning pegs.

cbyrd2200

cbyrd2200

Aug 31, 2009
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I really do hate to call it wrong (because its different! not wrong) but I just needed to get the idea across.

Why do players do this? Quite frankly, I didn't notice any difference in the playability of an instrument strung in such a fashion. Maybe someone can explain something I missed?
 
#2
That looks like it could potentially fix the 'rattling A string' issue that's fairly common with this kind of headstock. The A string is pulled under the string tree here.

Is it worth it? I don't know.
 
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FretlessMainly said:
And transferring it to the G string.
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Not true. Think about this. in order to prevent the string from buzzing within the nut, they pull it downwards over the nut in order to bind it in the nut .Remember, the A string typically has a straight path to its tuner (this is why they can't pull the A sideways like the G in this picture). By bending the G string sideways, you are still causing the string to bind. So the G string on the bass does not, will not, cannot rattle when strung like this.

At the same time, this is not the correct solution to this problem. I've found that by putting as much string on the tuner as possible, I've been able to get rid of buzz on the A string of my jazz bass.

Edit: just thought about this. Take a fender bass with your typical A string buzz and press sideways on the A string behind the nut. The string stops rattling. Its not because your finger is muting it. Otherwise the string wouldn't make sound. Its because its being bound in the nut.
 
#9
I will call it wrong because it is wrong. It is going to side load the nut against the string, making it more difficult to tune, and can damage the nut. That and it just looks silly.
 
#11
Pulling a string sideways does not always stop rattle.

As stated--- you should wind the string so it ends up low on the tuner post to create downward pressure. Or install a tree.


cbyrd2200 said:
Not true. Think about this. in order to prevent the string from buzzing within the nut, they pull it downwards over the nut in order to bind it in the nut .Remember, the A string typically has a straight path to its tuner (this is why they can't pull the A sideways like the G in this picture). By bending the G string sideways, you are still causing the string to bind. So the G string on the bass does not, will not, cannot rattle when strung like this.

At the same time, this is not the correct solution to this problem. I've found that by putting as much string on the tuner as possible, I've been able to get rid of buzz on the A string of my jazz bass.

Edit: just thought about this. Take a fender bass with your typical A string buzz and press sideways on the A string behind the nut. The string stops rattling. Its not because your finger is muting it. Otherwise the string wouldn't make sound. Its because its being bound in the nut.
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johnson79 said:
In 24 years of playing bass I've never seen this. Looks ridiculous.
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Hopkins said:
I will call it wrong because it is wrong. It is going to side load the nut against the string, making it more difficult to tune, and can damage the nut. That and it just looks silly.
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Add me to the what the holy-heck am I looking at camp...never seen, heard of, nor ever occurred to me or any of my fellow bassists to ever do this. Did you just make this up because you had an oopsie or odd "moment of clarity"? Fess up

And don't blame it on it being a Squier...never seen one come like that. Mayhaps it's the new Pete Wentz signature?
 
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hover said:
Add me to the what the holy-heck am I looking at camp...never seen, heard of, nor ever occurred to me or any of my fellow bassists to ever do this. Did you just make this up because you had an oopsie or odd "moment of clarity"? Fess up
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Craigslist, my friend, is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get. I was about as surprised as you are.

Edit: I've played a 5 string bass before where the low B went up to the A tuner on the bass side of the headstock, the A went down the E tuner and the E went down to the B tuner. That was where I played a bass strung as such; as I stated in the original post. I found this particular picture on a craigslist ad. Just clarifying.
 

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