drathbun Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I just changed the strings on my SJ200 (back to light gauge from medium) and thought I'd share this little tip I use all the time. For those of you that use the bridge pin puller that is part of most string winders: ... put an old credit card or similar piece of flat plastic behind the pins to shield your bridge from dents. If you have a string puller like this: ... you don't need to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Wow. If your string winder/pin puller is denting the bridge the pins are too large for the holes.......too tight a fit. Rosewood may be softer than ebony but neither one should be dented by a pin jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I've been playing guitar since 1972, and have never needed a bridge pin puller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I've been playing guitar since 1972, and have never needed a bridge pin puller. "Charmed"....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 "Charmed"....! I guess I have a secret trick. When I get a tight one, I push the string down into the bridge, and once it slips a bit past the bridge pin, it's always easy to pull the bridge pin out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I guess I have a secret trick. When I get a tight one, I push the string down into the bridge, and once it slips a bit past the bridge pin, it's always easy to pull the bridge pin out. Good one! Thanks for sharing. I have used the puller-slot on the tuner winder many times for speed and ease. I have never dinged or dented my bridge or guitar doing it. I really don't understand the issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 When I do need one I use the saddle as my fulcrum. Never dented one yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 What do you use to pull out your end pin?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I always rest the Puller on the saddle... or on another Bridge Pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 it looks like all of the strings are loose....just stick your hand in the hole and push up from the inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotTheSilver Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Years ago, someone suggested I try a Dunlop similar to the one pictured above. I have never used another string puller since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 What do you use to pull out your end pin?? Twist while pulling using thumb and side of forefinger. Put it in the same way. Whatever you do, don't rest the guitar on the end pin, or you'll have to use a pair of visegrips to get it out! I have used those textured rubber gripping pads that you use to open stubborn jar tops as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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