Putting on a guitar string

[stefan86]

My E string just broke.
How the hell is the knot supposed to be when you put a new string on?
Anyone know any links to instructions on how do it or know how do it?
Help me before i kill someone

 

[Cat5Messiah]

What do you mean, how the hell is the knot supposed to be?

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[stefan86]

At the top of the guitar where you tune it, im wondering how the string is supposed to go around it

 

[Cat5Messiah]

You just snip off some of the string and put the end of the string into the tuning knob hole and turn it until it's tight and tuned..............

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[stefan86]

I think ive got it working now but its really weird.
Without distortion the string sounds very high.
Is it because i tied the string weirdly or something?
( and yes ive tuned it )

 

[stefan86]

Wow, this is amazing.
I actually got the new string working and all
Pretty good work from me aka guitar noob #1

 

[Cat5Messiah]

Okay, where did you string snap?

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[stefan86]

It snapped at the end where you dont tune it.
The E string has broke like 5 times in 6 months at that end, dunno if its normal.

 

[Mammoth]

It snapped at the end where you dont tune it.
The E string has broke like 5 times in 6 months at that end, dunno if its normal.

Your problem is that you probably have a sharp edge in the hole where you put the E string, had this exact same problem on an old KRAMER. Try to round of the edges with an old string (pulling it back and fourth). Or buy some file at a hobby store, if that doesn't work, leave it at a guitar shop and get it hammered GOOD! Happy hunting stefan!

 

[Abrasive-X]

well if he plays a lot it might just be normal wear or maybe his fingers are really acid :O acidity really fucks strings up. I change my strings about every 3 months but my friend changes them every 1-2 months due to his acidity :O

always wipe your strings after you're done playing so they last longer :O strings usually break near the bridge... I've had 2 strings breaking in the middle (fucking weird) before.

 

[BodomiC]

an old KRAMER.

What Kramer was it? Im buying a Kramer Pacer Custom I USA '89 next month so dont tell me that problem can exist there????

 

[Mammoth]

What Kramer was it? Im buying a Kramer Pacer Custom I USA '89 next month so dont tell me that problem can exist there????

Single pick-up humbucker, reversed neck, a real shit box. Comparable with the cheapo Ibanez:es of the time. It did have a lock-in sys though. A costume line should be ok (read great) but I would have to say to you, go with the new RG Ibanez series or mid ninties ESP costume line, you won't find better freatboards!

 

[C-Taylor]

Use yer pubic hair. Always helps.