Winding strings

[hughbh]

Is this too far? Does it even matter if the metal is wrapping around the tuning post?

Also when I put strings on I don't want to be overlapping the string on the post, but also don't want the string to end up too short like this.. any tips or tricks for putting on strings like a pro?

 

[Zooberwerx]

Is this too far? Does it even matter if the metal is wrapping around the tuning post?

Also when I put strings on I don't want to be overlapping the string on the post, but also don't want the string to end up too short like this.. any tips or tricks for putting on strings like a pro?

Looks good to me and pretty typical for a Fender-esque headstock. The taper / silk transition is just starting to "kiss" the side of the post. Adequate wraps hitting-the-deck...think you nailed it. I usually measure 4 fingers / 3.5" (one "Zoober") past the post then crimp and trim. Of course, allow the string ball-end to spin freely while winding up and don't forget to set your witness points. As you noted, you really don't want the full-thickness wraps bending around the post as it may promote failure & breakage.

Riis

 

[sissy kathy]

It doesn't matter if the metal is around the tuning post, infact some strings don't even have any silk. I agree w/@Zooberwerx, except for the 'zoober' measurement I use the length of the headstock. I mark the string where it hits the post and move that point to the nut; at the top of the headstock I crimp and trim to length. That's for Fender type headstocks though.

 

[Killing Floor]

Wouldn’t sweat it at all. The brand identification wrap looks like it starts a little high. Is that the correct string length for your scale? But the strings are fine.

 

[96tbird]

Looks good to me. As long as you’re not overlapping it’s all good. It looks like you have “hourglass shaped posts there, which to me are a joke on a Fener type headstock. The string tension is always pushing the string to the middle of the post. The only way around it is to put lots of wraps on the post to shove and hold the strings at the bottom of the post for good break angle.

If you ever decide to change tuners, get straight posts.