https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:16:06 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-88350 Fri, 04 Feb 2005 20:46:14 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance Aaron Munson https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-88350 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-86394 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:51:08 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance U2Bono269 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-86394 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-86391 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:42:10 +0000
Wish I could find the site I saw this on but can't remember where it was]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-86391 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-86383 Sun, 23 Jan 2005 23:33:02 +0000
Where can I get those "slotted post tuners" you mentioned? It sounds like just what I'm looking for. Thanks for the feedback and please let me know where to find those slotted post tuners!

Esirnus;

Thanks for the advice to be more gentle with my axe. However, there are some moves, such as in the intro to "Little Wing", where the ring finger slides gently from the low-E string 7th fret all the way down until the string is rings open. This naturally causes the thumb to move rapidly towards the tuning posts. In fact, any downward movement from the first positions on the neck can potentially cause a puncture wound, esp when playing the slide guitar.

PsYcHoNIK;

Agreed that duct tape looks bad and I don't really use it. I am just saying that the wounds are extremely painful and the pain can last for a long time. I have seen instances where one band member swings around and the string gets in somebody's eye. I just want to avoid the problem altogether.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance dahvid https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-86383 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-86239 Sat, 22 Jan 2005 21:30:26 +0000
if your stabbing yourself with the strings then maybe you need to be a bit more gentle with your axe

Es]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Esirnus https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-86239 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-85808 Thu, 20 Jan 2005 01:03:08 +0000
And then it just about always happens.

Anyhow, I'm glad someone came up with the solution to this problem, and even though most guitars aren't equipped with them, the slotted post tuners are great for stab-prone people like me. I only wish my 12-string came with them. :)]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance DemoEtc https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-85808 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-85743 Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:25:45 +0000
I'm sorry, but wound strings are bad enough... you're gonna DUCT TAPE it too?

well, it's your guitar.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance PsYcHoNIK https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-85743 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-85435 Mon, 17 Jan 2005 20:47:37 +0000
Yeah, the pliers do leave a string nub that can cause a painful puncture wound. You can thread the string through the hole again after winding the string around the tuner, but instead of using snippers, just methodically move the string back and forth until it finally snaps off flush with the tuning post. I've tried this and it works sometimes, but other times the string looses traction and must be discarded. However, using the stringing technique outlined on this site (where the string is first pulled under and up so it catches on it's self) might make the crucial difference.

Strings are a big hassle, so I might just roll the strings in a lasso and maybe use duct tape to keep them out of the way. Considering how strings need changed often, this would be quicker and less frustrating.

Thanks for the great advice folks!]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance dahvid https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-85435 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-85400 Mon, 17 Jan 2005 16:45:37 +0000
Yeah, that means I need another pair of needlenose for actual pliers use... but my short ones are handy to have for the guitars with a lot of headstock inlay.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance NoteBoat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-85400 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-85372 Mon, 17 Jan 2005 11:35:16 +0000
I've done it many times over the years, still now and then end up poking myself just for old time sake...lol

Joe]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance forrok_star https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/cut-ends-of-steel-guitar-strings/#post-85372