>Hi all, >It looks like I will post my tuning jokes on a semi-permanent WEB page and >it occurs to me that it might be good to sprinkle it with some serious >advice on tuning. There are many methods and tips that could be really >helpful to beginners, and even advanced players. If people want to send me >their best way of tunings and tips - a short paragraph should suffice in >most cases - I'll be happy to integrate that. I think several personalized >ways of tuning would help the pill go down better than Ze Authoritative Way >(Z.A.W.)... I will also try to integrate information on some of the "new >tunings" - cordes avalees, etc. I think that could be a useful ressource - >I know nothing about tuning with gut string for instance, Mimmo already >gave some tips on things to do with nylgut, all of which and more I'd >personally be happy to hear about more. Think about it the sharp way! >Alain >PS: a few "worst things to avoid..." might also be good
Okay, I'll start off. The number one tip I would give is to make sure the string is not rubbing against the inside of the pegbox. This is easy to overlook as you are winding a slack string up. Each wind can bring it closer to the edge. I often pull the peg out a bit as I'm winding a string on to make sure the winds are right up against each other. The peg will move easier and there is less chance of the string unraveling if it doesn't touch. I'll leave it to others to talk about nut grooves and lubrication. cheers, BTW, if you are a glutton for punishment in the musical humor department: http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/musicjokes.html -- Ed Durbrow Saitama, Japan http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/
