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This should be more helpful:

 

 

"5.6 Replacing Strings: General Guidelines

Because each key turns extremely slowly when tuned by hand, Dusk Tiger's Red Bank includes two

modes to speed up, and automate, the string-changing process. Reminder: Do not use manual or

mechanically-powered “string winder” tools. The two modes are:

 Single String Up Mode (for replacing individual strings, or replacing strings one at a time after

removing all strings)

 String Down Mode (for removing all strings at the same time)

You may want to “break in” your strings by tugging gently on them, and also perform multiple tunings

until they've stabilized—just like changing strings on a conventional guitar. Also, use strings with ends

that fit completely within the bridge end holes and do not short out to the bridge. For best

results when changing strings, please follow these steps carefully.

1. Manually rotate each tuner until the hole in the string binding post provides a straight path for

threading each new string.

2. Guide each string through your tailpiece, over the center of each saddle (where contact is

essential), through the nut slot, then straight through the post hole.

3. Pull the string slightly to take up any slack, then tighten down the post hole's locking nut.

4. Cut the extra length off each string close to the post; if one string contacts another, the system

may function improperly. Also, do not use any strings which have frayed wraps at the ball end

(Dusk Tiger will not function if any part of the string touches beyond its insulated holder), and

don't let steel bottleneck slides contact the strings during tuning operations.

5. Manually turn each tuning peg to tighten the string tension—just enough for the Piezo bridge to

accurately "read" the string pitch.

6. Let Dusk Tiger take care of the rest, as we'll find out next.

Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,3 page 23

5.7 All Strings Down Mode (Position = D, ID = Down Arrow)

When changing an entire set of strings, String Down Mode causes all RoboHeads to de-tension all

strings at the same time so that you can remove them all.

5.7.1 Detuning All Strings Step-by-Step

1. Choose the Red Bank by initiating a series of brief, successive pushes on Enter until the Red

Bank appears.

2. While in the Red Bank, rotate the MCK to the D position.

3. Push Enter for more than one second; the outer E LED shines red.

4. All Dusk Tiger strings are tuned down in pairs, until either the user leaves the String Down

function by turning the MCK, or until a short circuit occurs due to a detuned string touching

another string.

5.8 Single String Up Mode (Position = A, ID = Up Arrow)

This mode is useful when replacing all strings after the All Strings Down function, or replacing a

broken string.

Caution: Single String Up Mode does not target any pitch but simply puts tension on the

string. Do not press the MCK too many times in Step (5) below, or the string could snap from

over-tightening. Two or at most three presses should put enough tension on the new string

for it to tune with standard tuning operations. Also, remember that no tuning functions work if

any portion of the string shorts to the bridge base or adjacent strings."

 

All I can add is OMG...

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This should be more helpful:

 

 

"5.6 Replacing Strings: General Guidelines

Because each key turns extremely slowly when tuned by hand, Dusk Tiger's Red Bank includes two

modes to speed up, and automate, the string-changing process. Reminder: Do not use manual or

mechanically-powered “string winder” tools. The two modes are:

 Single String Up Mode (for replacing individual strings, or replacing strings one at a time after

removing all strings)

 String Down Mode (for removing all strings at the same time)

You may want to “break in” your strings by tugging gently on them, and also perform multiple tunings

until they've stabilized—just like changing strings on a conventional guitar. Also, use strings with ends

that fit completely within the bridge end holes and do not short out to the bridge. For best

results when changing strings, please follow these steps carefully.

1. Manually rotate each tuner until the hole in the string binding post provides a straight path for

threading each new string.

2. Guide each string through your tailpiece, over the center of each saddle (where contact is

essential), through the nut slot, then straight through the post hole.

3. Pull the string slightly to take up any slack, then tighten down the post hole's locking nut.

4. Cut the extra length off each string close to the post; if one string contacts another, the system

may function improperly. Also, do not use any strings which have frayed wraps at the ball end

(Dusk Tiger will not function if any part of the string touches beyond its insulated holder), and

don't let steel bottleneck slides contact the strings during tuning operations.

5. Manually turn each tuning peg to tighten the string tension—just enough for the Piezo bridge to

accurately "read" the string pitch.

6. Let Dusk Tiger take care of the rest, as we'll find out next.

Gibson Dusk Tiger Manual V1.0,3 page 23

5.7 All Strings Down Mode (Position = D, ID = Down Arrow)

When changing an entire set of strings, String Down Mode causes all RoboHeads to de-tension all

strings at the same time so that you can remove them all.

5.7.1 Detuning All Strings Step-by-Step

1. Choose the Red Bank by initiating a series of brief, successive pushes on Enter until the Red

Bank appears.

2. While in the Red Bank, rotate the MCK to the D position.

3. Push Enter for more than one second; the outer E LED shines red.

4. All Dusk Tiger strings are tuned down in pairs, until either the user leaves the String Down

function by turning the MCK, or until a short circuit occurs due to a detuned string touching

another string.

5.8 Single String Up Mode (Position = A, ID = Up Arrow)

This mode is useful when replacing all strings after the All Strings Down function, or replacing a

broken string.

Caution: Single String Up Mode does not target any pitch but simply puts tension on the

string. Do not press the MCK too many times in Step (5) below, or the string could snap from

over-tightening. Two or at most three presses should put enough tension on the new string

for it to tune with standard tuning operations. Also, remember that no tuning functions work if

any portion of the string shorts to the bridge base or adjacent strings."

 

All I can add is OMG...

 

If you are taking about the new G-Force/Min E Tune, then yeah, this pretty much what to do. I haven't had problems with my tuner. But basically, loosen the strings, unscrew the top of the tuner heads, thread the string and enter string up mode. I know that is a pretty bare bones explanation, but I figure the guy I quoted pretty much got it right lol.

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