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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 23:31:53 GMT
Apologies for ignorance, but I've just fitted newtones on, and I can't recall the 'rules' for trimming the ends off. All wound round loads of times, shall I just snip near the tuners, or put a bend somewhere?
Worried....
TT
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Post by DaveRed on Nov 1, 2013 23:46:02 GMT
If they're all wound on then you can safely snip them near the tuners.
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Post by slide496 on Nov 2, 2013 1:29:41 GMT
I always bend mine about a half inch and then snip them and fold over so there is no sharp end, so there is a double benefit. YMMV
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Post by eggy on Nov 2, 2013 8:57:47 GMT
You must not cut end from these strings until they are up to tension on tuner otherwise windings come loose from core and string is ruined.I just snip them to tuner.
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 2, 2013 10:37:35 GMT
Hi TT
Eggy is correct, Newtone round core strings, which include MM National red & blue packs, must not be cut until they are wound on to the tuner, otherwise they will unravel. This information is written on the back of the packets.
On some guitars there are the Kluson-Fender type of tuner where you have to poke the string down a hole in the tuner post to fix it. In this case, using a pair of pliers, bend a sharp right angle into the string at the correct length and cut off the excess before poking into the hole. This is NOT recommended by the manufacturer, but it is the only way to fit Newtone round core strings to that type of tuner. I have them on my 12 string Havana and have changed strings on it dozens of times in the past decade, I have only lost a couple of strings in all those years of doing it.
Shine On
Michael.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2013 11:09:45 GMT
Thanks all
Sounding good!
TT
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Nov 4, 2013 15:56:31 GMT
You must not cut end from these strings until they are up to tension on tuner otherwise windings come loose from core and string is ruined.I just snip them to tuner. I found this out with the first set of Newtones I ever used, unfortunately. Reading the package, it's very obvious that is the intended way to do it. Ah, well... They seem like nice strings, but I can never find them around here (San Francisco). |
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 4, 2013 17:22:06 GMT
Hi Brad,
You should check with Newtone Strings as I am sure they do have a stockist in your neck of the woods.
Newtone Strings
+0044 (0) 1773 714409
info@newtonestrings.com
Shine On
Michael
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Post by slide496 on Nov 4, 2013 17:28:56 GMT
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Nov 5, 2013 15:50:44 GMT
Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like I'm buying some Newtones from Just Strings!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 13:51:21 GMT
Next silly question:
If (for whatever reason - replacing cones / saddle etc) I take it off, could the string unravel / become useless?
TT
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Nov 6, 2013 15:57:41 GMT
I have never tried reusing a string once I've taken it off the guitar. I usually only take the strings off when I'm changing them.
You'll probably have to try that yourself and see what happens. Please report back with the results.
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Post by eggy on Nov 6, 2013 18:16:39 GMT
Deuce
You can reuse newtone strings I have myself done this.
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Post by garrysmith on Nov 6, 2013 18:21:29 GMT
Hi TT Eggy is correct, Newtone round core strings, which include MM National red & blue packs, must not be cut until they are wound on to the tuner, otherwise they will unravel. This information is written on the back of the packets. On some guitars there are the Kluson-Fender type of tuner where you have to poke the string down a hole in the tuner post to fix it. In this case, using a pair of pliers, bend a sharp right angle into the string at the correct length and cut off the excess before poking into the hole. This is NOT recommended by the manufacturer, but it is the only way to fit Newtone round core strings to that type of tuner. I have them on my 12 string Havana and have changed strings on it dozens of times in the past decade, I have only lost a couple of strings in all those years of doing it. Shine On Michael. Did this for ages on a Strat. Never had any problems. Taking Slide Guitar out of the "Blues Ghetto". |
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Post by bod on Nov 6, 2013 21:23:39 GMT
Next silly question: If (for whatever reason - replacing cones / saddle etc) I take it off, could the string unravel / become useless? TT I've never taken Newtones right off and put them back, but certainly no trouble with capo-ing and popping the strings out of the tailpiece to work on saddles (etc), they go back on just fine like that, in my experience... |
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