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How to Replace Your Bass Strings

Step 4String It!

String It!
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1) Position the post so that strip in it is about parallel to the neck.

2) Stick the string into the post hole.

3) fold the string over towards the top of the headstock.

4) Twist tunning knob COUNTER-CLOCKWISE so that the strip is perpendicular to the neck.

5) Fold the string around the top of the post.

6) Tune It! If cut corectly then there should be about two wraps around the posts
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2 comments
Oct 25, 2008. 6:03 AMnerdzilla says:
With standard bass strings, I think there are three windings needed around the post.

Also, when you have your strings off, it's a good idea to clean the fretboard of grime and dust, especially just under and above the frets. I'd also recommend getting some oil (from a music store, not just almond oil or something) and applying it to the neck so it doesn't dry out and crack on older basses.

Seymour-Duncan pickups r0xx0rz.
Aug 31, 2011. 9:36 AMmrmerino says:
You can't use almond oil on a fretboard?

uh oh

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