Comments on: How to Restring Your Guitar And Double It's Life

on 3/17/2008 Hi. I have a different way of doing the stringing that has worked well for me for decades. I do put the string through the post hole first, and then wrap once under th string length extending from the hole, once over the string, then back under again, and continuing to wrap the remainder of the string towards the bottom of the string post.
This gives two overlaps which help to lock the string in place. This is the standard method used in stringing concert harps.
I also leave as much of the string length to wrap around the post as possible, in the theory that there will be extra stretch potential in the string. It takes a little longer to stabilize the tuning, but the longevity is much better. Also, winding towards the bottom of the string post will put a little bit more string angle behind the nut, which can give a slightly sharper attack. It can also be good for those emergencies wh

on 11/27/2007 You may want to try going thru the post,then going over the top of the string first (one wrap around the post)then under the remnant of the string for the remainder of the string wraps.Make a verticle right angle bend to tie off the string and trim with wire snips for safty and to prevent further string slipage.

on 11/5/2007 wrapping it around before you thread it may give it lee-way but that lee-way is what makes your guitar go out of tune.

this is a better guide: http://www.uncletim.com/setup.htm

on 11/2/2007 Good tip. I play as well, but I'm not that good, so this'll really help I hope.

on 9/1/2007 Nice! I play the guitar as well. Great tip by the way.