Lazy way to change strings

[TBman]

I change my strings with the guitar sitting in a stand and use a capo to hold the string so I can trim it and then thread and wind.....

[Bluemonk]

My way's lazier. I change 'em every two years (whether they need it or not).

[Wade Hampton]

I don't use a capo to hold the strings in place while I change them on my guitars, but on instruments that use loop end strings hooked onto tailpieces, like mandolins and banjos, I do. You really need about three hands to change strings on those instruments, and thank GOD for capos when that time comes!


whm

[sweiss]

Originally Posted by TBman

I change my strings with the guitar sitting in a stand and use a capo to hold the string so I can trim it and then thread and wind.....

Thumbs up. I'm all for anything that makes the onerous chore of string changing easier and quicker.

[TBman]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

I don't use a capo to hold the strings in place while I change them on my guitars, but on instruments that use loop end strings hooked onto tailpieces, like mandolins and banjos, I do. You really need about three hands to change strings on those instruments, and thank GOD for capos when that time comes!


whm

I quickly learned this method when I bought my Republic.

[Orfeas]

WOW, never thought of that!

[00-28]

I just slide newspaper under the strings and spray paint them silver. Good as new.

........Mike

[RacerxRocks]

Good idea, now why can't i ever think of something like that. I am always looking for easier way to do things. Thanks for sharing

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[HHP]

Not sure I see the need for a capo. I pre-cut strings, and it is easier, but don't use a capo, just wind them on.

[Rosewood99]

Originally Posted by HHP

Not sure I see the need for a capo. I pre-cut strings, and it is easier, but don't use a capo, just wind them on.

Yep, that's what I do. Don't see how this is easier.

[Long Jon]

Hi Barry, I already done done a thread to school y'all on this topic.

Here's a chance to catch up with my foolproof system ...

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=418348

[TBman]

Originally Posted by paulzoom

Yep, that's what I do. Don't see how this is easier.

Key word is lazy, not easier.

[Rosewood99]

Originally Posted by TBman

Key word is lazy, not easier.

Still don't understand what makes it lazy.

[tgaume]

Originally Posted by Wade Hampton

I don't use a capo to hold the strings in place while I change them on my guitars, but on instruments that use loop end strings hooked onto tailpieces, like mandolins and banjos, I do. You really need about three hands to change strings on those instruments, and thank GOD for capos when that time comes!

On mandolins I use a piece of scotch or painters tape to keep the loop on the tailpiece until theres tension on the string.

[Sonics]

Originally Posted by TBman

I change my strings with the guitar sitting in a stand and use a capo to hold the string so I can trim it and then thread and wind.....

You obviously never owned a guitar equipped with a Bigsby. That's the way we do it...