rhudson wrote:I have found that if I just bend the ball end of the strings just right it takes all of the hassle out of it. I think everyone makes too big of a deal out of it. It ain't that hard.
Well Richard,, i did bend the end of the string (with my hand, not a needle nose plier (which i will try next time)
I consider myself a reasonably intelligent man,, but not on assembly issues,,
If you were a fly on the wall, watching me put strings on a Gretsch,,, you would think you were
watching Curly of the three stooges every time the ball end popped off the pin ,,, So for me its been a big deal,,
but i appreciate your input,
God Bless,
Rick