Re: Useful Tip For Changing Strings
Originally Posted by
mando-tech
...please explain what is meant by "using a capo" when changing strings,
Looks like the person you quoted has not been around in a couple years, so I'll hazard a guess that this is all about how folks keep the loops from slipping off the tailpiece posts on those designs where the string goes straight through, with no bend, friction or maybe hinged cover clamping to keep them from slipping off while the loose end is being wound on the tuner. A capo keeps some tension on the string between it and the tailpiece.
Me, I stick a pepita-sized dab of Blu-Tack/Fun-Tak/Blu-Stick kind of stuff on the post to hold the string there, removing it after the string is on.
2018 Kentucky KM-950, 2017 Ellis A5 Deluxe
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