How to restring your Tune-o-Matic bridge with John Carruthers

[kaptainbastard]

I like elixer strings.they sound like new strings that have been played in a bit.taking that harsh sounding new string sound off.

I like replacing this les paul type bridge on me les paul with a good quality wraparound bridge.it sounded much better.stayed in tune better.and shortens the length of the string so ya can bend the string easyer.

Because of the shorter string its not as tight.know what I mean.

[Xxerick930xX]

smells like teen spirit - metallica

[TheRAMA1295]

I have a question. How high must the bridge be? When I press the strings on higher frets they start trembling against the frets and making noice( My ancher is tuned but the noice doesn't stop(

[TheRAMA1295]

Great video!

[strukter1]

hey, its that guy from modern warfare 2!

[GigglingGirI]

this is the best video for stringing ;) thank you sir.

by the way we have floating bridges on all our jazz box should we replace them with these bridge? We do not want to mod our guitar by drilling the body because it will devalue our guitars.

[schwarg]

what happens if you're an idiot and you accidentally adjusted the screws on the tailpiece and have no idea how to set it back to the correct height?

[ac1013dc]

what happens when you remove all the strings on a tune o matic string thru body guitar. i ask because i am replacing the pickups.

[JwithDinky]

@ac1013dc nothing its not a floating bridge

[ac1013dc]

is it harmful to remove all the strings at the same time with a tune o matic string thru body guitar. i ask because i am replacing pickups.

[ElixirStringsMedia]

@ac1013dc Probably safest to do it one at a time, but I'd suggest you contact a repair shop or your guitar's manufacturer for specific advice on that. Best of luck!

[Sweeper5]

I suffered for years (literally) until someone showed me how to perform this string locking trick. Yes, it does work great for acoustic and electric alike, and use it on all strings, wound and unwound. It may get a little confusing on a 3X3 headstock, because when you move to the 3 tuners on the "bottom" of the hdstock, you have to change your thinking a bit. Just always remember, bring the end of the string under and toward the CENTER of the headstk, then bend it over and lock it in.

[PiercingTruth]

i dont get it, if you lower the tailpiece, it will put more tension on the string right? but this tension you will release when tuning the instrument back to E ............no?

[ElixirStringsMedia]

@PiercingTruth Setup can become complicated, as you've discovered. Trying to find just the right balance between tension and tuning and all the possible adjustments that can be made is why we try to find people like John Carruthers to give us some tips. Wish we could have him on staff here! The best answer is going to come from a repair shop (or the manufacturer of your specific guitar), so we would urge you to give one of them a call to play it safe. Best of luck!

[darkmetal39]

this trick is for evey string right ? pluse i loved the trick its amazing i didnt even think about that wow :)

[ChrisPlugged]

good helpful clip

[DescentFromHeaven]

What makes the Tune-o-matic BRIDGE so special?

[GamerSirus]

Clever way to "lock" the string and the tuner. You learn something new every day.

[ox0Jason0xo]

does this string locking technique work on acoustic guitars?

[ElixirStringsMedia]

@ox0Jason0xo It does, though Taylor Guitars uses a different method. See that video for more info, "How to String a Guitar -- Elixir® Strings and Taylor Guitars."

[ox0Jason0xo]

@ElixirStringsMedia thanks that video was great god i love you guys at Elixir® since i first got your strings ive never looked at another brand or even wanted to you guys get the most beautiful tone for acoustics =)