BigKahuna855 Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 yes, i know i will probably get flamed for this, but it is a serious question. ive been having problems with my g string, it keeps popping out of the nut when im playing. i have no idea why it does this, as it had never done this up until a few weeks ago. flame all you want, but could someone actually give me some real advice? "I'm thinkin' we should let bump answer this one... Prepare to don Nomex!" -social critic "When I install my cannons, I'm totally going to blast their asses back to the 16th century; Black Beard style" -bumpcity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Originally posted by BigKahuna855: yes, i know i will probably get flamed for this, but it is a serious question. ive been having problems with my g string, it keeps popping out of the nut when im playing. i have no idea why it does this, as it had never done this up until a few weeks ago. flame all you want, but could someone actually give me some real advice?Did you recently change strings? If so, are they a different guage? If not a different guage, how is the break-angle of the string over the nut (slope towards the tuner on the headstock). Check your nut, see if the slot is clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hags2k Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Not exactly on topic, but related to your concerns, I think: I got some interesting reactions when I explained to the guys at rehearsal that I couldn't play my P-Bass cause I popped my nut when tightening an oversized g-string. unkownroadband.com - step into the unkown :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 What kind of bass? Does it have a string tree? Are the windings on the post going down so that the string comes from the bottom of the peg? Is it possible that a piece chipped off the edge of the nut? Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr M Pulsive Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Are there at least 3-4 winds on the post? Top to bottom? ...simply stating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A. Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 when my g-string pops out, it shocks the ladies. i'm sorry, i couldn't resist the bad joke. i know, i know 'hey justin, the fifth grade called- they want their joke back.' Insert inaccurate quote here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 If I wind my G string too high this happens on my M5; but it pulls off the fretboard entirely around the 4th fret or so. What you need to do is unwind the string some and hold it down as you are winding it up on the peg. Keep the string as low as possible while winding it up and it will fix this problem. The tension on the nut is what is essential here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Bump, does it matter how long the string is past the nut, would this have any effect on tension? It's just I've recently changed my strings and the time before I cut too much off the end. The string was hell to get on. This time I left loads of excess...and I'm just curious if this would be bad for my bass? Thanks, Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Genesius Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Too many windings is better than too few. The worst thing that happens with too many is that it looks awkward and a little sloppy. For sale: 1992 or 1993 Carvin LB20F fretless 4-string with lines. Black with black hardware. Good player, fair amount of wear. $250 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba upright Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 I wouldn't ever cut the string on the winding, if you must cut the string, cut off the unwound part-if you cut in the winding, you're messing with the tension on the coils. "Study, study, study...or BONK BONK bad kids!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Genesius Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 When I say "winding" I mean the wraps around the tuning machine's shaft, not the wrappings on the string itself. For sale: 1992 or 1993 Carvin LB20F fretless 4-string with lines. Black with black hardware. Good player, fair amount of wear. $250 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Originally posted by Bumpcity: If I wind my G string too high this happens on my M5; but it pulls off the fretboard entirely around the 4th fret or so. ... The tension on the nut is what is essential here.I concur w/ his Bumpness: Tension on the nut = good thing. No shame in your game, justinruins. I'm sure you and I aren't the only ones whose minds went to 5th grade level humor and g-string/nut jokes. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennyf Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 If all else fails, I once saw a guy put a capo right on the nut. You can tell people it's to add mass to the headstock band link: bluepearlband.com music, lessons, gig schedules at dennyf.com STURGEON'S LAW --98% of everything is bullshit. My Unitarian Jihad Name is: The Jackhammer of Love and Mercy. Get yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Instruments with good downward headstock angle are pretty nice, yep ; } . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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