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  1. Fact is, you're right on about the change in string gauge! I believe the Ibanez GRX45 came with 9's (don't quote me on that though...could've been 10's?). I put D'Addario EXL110 strings on it. (extra set that came with my Carvin Bolt) Im not totally sure of the size without looking it up, but I think those are 11's ??? I did order some ErnieBall slinkys, that Im waiting on. I'll probably toss those on instead...maybe?) My JTurser Walnut SG still needs new strings too. lol Rob
  2. ← I checked those links out. Uncletims was the BEST!! Perfect!! It makes alot of sense to me now about judging the needed length of the strings to wrap around the posts. I sincerely appreciate everyones help and input. (: Now I don't feel so much like a "BEGINNER!" lol
  3. Hmmmm? Bobcad sounds interesting. I've never heard of it. I'll check into that. I have been pondering the idea of "DesignCAD 3D Studio Max v14", which I did find some examples and tutorials on. I did see some of the freebies on freecad.com, which I downloaded, just haven't installed yet. Fact is, I didn't even think about the CNC part of it!!! Definately food for thought. thanks Rob
  4. Actually none at all!! lol Although, I'm willing to learn! I use various graphic programs (photoshop, coreldraw, etc.), so learning curves Im used to. Im really wanting to not only design the new body and headstock, I want to see it in 3d as well. Making the look a little more solid, and modify where needed. Rob
  5. Although not a guitar, I personally have an invention which is currently being reviewed by a mnfg. company. My invention, of course, was researched to insure no infringements. My patent has been filed (prior to going to mnfg co.). My total cost for all the research and development (including a prototype) was about $9600! My understanding is that if your idea has a "25%" variation of another, then you can legally design it. Robert
  6. Thanks Weslieh! I'll check that out. I did do a search on "cad software" here in the forum, and actually found alot of info. SolidWorks, although major expensive on my beer budget, sounds the best. Now, just have to find that beer budget program with alot of the same features as solidworks!! Robert
  7. That sounds SCARY!! LOL I haven't changed the strings on my Carvin Bolt yet, and it does have the locking sperzels on it. Maybe I should put locking tuners on all my guitars too!!! Then, I wouldn't have had the need to ask how to string a guitar!! (:
  8. Joe, Thanks!! (: I'll check out those links!! I know, it's just a matter of "patience and practice" Robert
  9. EXCELLENT advice! (: The string un-coiling over the top of the post happened to me on a few of the strings, frustrating as it was, I did try next the over and then under the hole, and the un-coil happened just once. I can see now, where you said placing your finger about 1 inch from the post, giving it that tension, while holding the strings slack to give a "controlled wrap" around the post works the best. In fact, when my acoustic got new strings put on by the shop I mentioned, I believe he did the same thing. He was working fast (he had the head of the winder attached to a drill....low speed....fast work of the attachment of the string!). I believe the "mystery" has been solved. Thanks for the help!
  10. Huh? Tell you what, is there a music store near you? Bring the guitar in, ask them for a new set of strings and ask them to show you how to put them on properly. Bet you they'll be really nice about it too. ← I appreciate the reply. I believe I will take it to the shop and have him re-string it, "showing me the PROPER way of doing it." I'll provide the strings though, since he's a bit HIGH priced on his strings. I will however, pull the strings off and try again, using minimal about of string on the post. As they say, "learn by doing" right!! Who knows, maybe I'll get it right, and be able to avoid going to the shop!! (: Save some $$$
  11. I could be posting in the wrong area? I have SEVERAL new ideas for custom guitars. Im wanting to get my thoughts into motion. Can anyone recommend the BEST low-cost 2d/3d cad software to get this accomplished?
  12. Ok, I'll first say "Im still a beginner!!" Im sure re-stringing gets better with practice. I've been told that you use the entire string and not clip it, I've been told to just get enough string and clip the rest! Ok, so what's the BEST way?? I broke the 1st string on my Ibanez GRX45, so I restrung it, and of course, the bridge (trem) came way up. I would suspect because of too much string. Would that be the possible cause?
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