Machines Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Verdicts ? [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ernie-ball-power-peg-string-winder/35916"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ernie-ball-power-p...ng-winder/35916[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I'd rather spend the dosh on another set of strings. It's not exactly exhausting or time consuming making all those winds around the posts, even for an unfit old codger like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I'd rather make sure the strings were wound on properly and take my time than use a machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 You're only supposed to wind the strings around the post 3 times. Call me old fashioned, but how difficult can it be to use your fingers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Six years ago I toured with a guitarist who put on a new set of strings every night. He'd been doing it for years, since the 60s, and it had become a pre-gig ritual. He managed just fine with his fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Six years ago I toured with a guitarist who put on a new set of strings every night. He'd been doing it for years, since the 60s, and it had become a pre-gig ritual. He managed just fine with his fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Horses for courses? A guitar tech on tour with a large band might find it useful I suppose, but otherwise I agree with the previous comments. It's not exactly a big deal to hand-wind strings - especially if it's a four-stringer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 I suppose it's more for guitarists - I know mine has a lot of windings more than my bass string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Handy if you break a string mid set and dont have a backup bass. Other than than that I dont use mine. (Battery screwdriver + planet waves attachment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Good bit of kit for a workshop or busy tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 We've had one of these in our shop for months, but I never use it. After doing thousands of string changes over the years, I prefer to use my fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretlessguy Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 If I were a guitar repairman in a shop it would be quite nifty. Other than that it would not be much use. They also make one of these that tunes it to the right pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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