neilpanda Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Well, its about time for a string change on my guitar. Its been 3 months since the last one. The last time I changed strings, I realized i am SLOW!!! It took me about an hour to restring my strat! Anyway, Im off...see you guys in an hour! Oh Im using the same ol'e Ernie Ball Slinky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Takes me about 30 minutes to re-string my strat. But hey, what's the rush anyhow. Getting those strings on good is important, and shouldn't be rushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 an hour? pfft...it takes dwainev 12 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Haste Makes Waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 AHA! w00t w00t! Im finised in 45 minutes! then I played the gibson song just to see how they sound much lighter and softer, and they sound better than those stupid d'addarios...I dont even know why or how I got them on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Classical is about 30-40 minutes Electric and Acoustic is between 20 and 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Usually takes me about 30 minutes per guitar. I also manage to stab myself at least once every time I change strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 I also manage to stab myself at least once every time I change strings. haha me too, I actually did it twice today, and almost ripped my shorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Electric and Acoustic is between 20 and 30. Same here if it's just a string change, but I usually take the opportunity to a good "once over"; tighten loose stuff, dust, polish, clean, oil fretboard if due, etc. I normally set aside about 90 minutes per guitar & that turns out about right unless I need some serious adjustments to action, intonation or the like. Then, it is what it is. It also helps to have a dedicated work space & the right tools out too. Big advocate of the Ernie Ball autowinder here!! No affiliation, just a happy user. http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ernie-Ball-PowerPeg-Battery-Powered-String-Winder?sku=369946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I have cut my string changing times in half by using an Ernie Ball Power Peg battery powered string winder. Pretty simple to use and it sure speeds string changes. Kenny V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 i'm quite slow at it, but i'm not in a race and I always use changes as opportunity for a good "once over" cleanup and setup check. i'm also one of the few here that prefers to let strings "settle in" and use them a good while before changing them again, I use Regular Slinkys on my Gibbys/Epis and Super Slinkys on my Fenders.....Ernie Ball strings sound good for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Twenty minutes. Ten with Sperzel-type locking tuners. Thirty if I also polish the guitar or clean/condition the frets/fretboard. If you don't have a tool for spinning the tuners, you definitely need to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 haha me too, I actually did it twice today, and almost ripped my shorts Same here last week. 2 stabs. Takes me about 5 minutes per string with a quick buffing and nut lube. Locking tuners? No time at all. Does anyone else find changing strings a bit of a pain in the ...? I usually hate my new strings until they've been played a few hours and tuned many times. Even with stretching. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witmer Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm slow too, especially since I try to take my time and wipe things down. An hour, easy. It worries me sometimes, because I was warned that having the strings off too long can hurt the neck, because of the tension in the truss rod. I only take half off at a time, but still... I also can go a very long time before my strings sound to me like they need a change. I know that with my acoustic it's just because I get used to the different sound - new strings are definitely better. But I've payed close attention with my Les Paul, and I'm not convinced new strings are better. I like them better after a couple of sessions to break them in. Lastly, though nobody asked I like D'addarios. They may not sound the best for the first week or so, but they hold their sound longer than anything else I've tried. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 If you don't have a tool for spinning the tuners, you definitely need to get one. Got one. Im just slow. Same here last week. 2 stabs. Takes me about 5 minutes per string with a quick buffing and nut lube. Locking tuners? No time at all. Does anyone else find changing strings a bit of a pain in the ...? I usually hate my new strings until they've been played a few hours and tuned many times. Even with stretching. Dave yea I hate em too. they feel slippery now and I cant do any bends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have competitions with myself, 5 minutes I strung an electric with no mistakes, in tune (of course they went out of tune while I stretched them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 If you don't have a tool for spinning the tuners, you definitely need to get one. And if there's anybody who KNOWS what a tool is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Takes me forever..here is how I change strings E-one rye A-one rye D-one rye G-one rye B-one rye E-one rye Usually takes me 3 hours to change them and that's if I don't start drinking early. If that happens, guitar gets restrung backwards lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I know a guy who used to work at washburn who learned to do a floyd in three minutes, because of a piece rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I SOLD my one and only Floyd Rose-equipped guitar because I didn't have the patience for string changes... That was 30 years ago though. Now that I understand a little more about how all that stuff works, I still won't own one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 FR takes me 30-40....why I'm buying anoother, I don't know. A lot of my guitars have locking tuners so that takes aboot 15 minutes from start to finish....that includes tuning and stretching the strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 And if there's anybody who KNOWS what a tool is... What a card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dryfly Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I changed the strings on mt Songwriter Deluxe last night. Took close to 90 minutes by the time it was finished and tuned/played/tuned for a while. Although not every time I change strings (one in 3 times possibly) I give her a good cleaning, a light polishing and gentle fondling. Last night I did it while watching Top Gear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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