Time to put on strings?

David · 05-21-2006, 01:14 AM

Took me 25 minutes today, start to finish, including tuning. Is that skillz, or what!?

So, post your times.

Also, state what bridge your using, fixed bridgers and hardtails only take like 5 minutes, so don't make fun of the 25!!!

Ibanez Edge 7

Michael · 05-21-2006, 01:18 AM

On my Jackson (Original Floyde Rose) it takes me about 30-40 minutes. I always stuff up at least one string and have to unwind it and start again.

Elysian · 05-21-2006, 01:18 AM

i can do a string change on a floyd in 15 minutes.

Shawn · 05-21-2006, 01:21 AM

It takes me about 15-20 minutes to change my strings, I try to get it done as fast as possible. I have 3 guitars with the Lo Pro Edge and one with a TRS.

nyck · 05-21-2006, 01:23 AM

I take my time, usually around 40-1 hour for a floyd. 20 minutes for a hardtail.

David · 05-21-2006, 01:23 AM

and like I told elysian, I'll add that the temperature in my place went from 65 degrees... to 75 degrees over the last set of strings, so I re-adjusted the springs in the back too with those 25 minutes...

Chris · 05-21-2006, 01:25 AM

15 minutes or so including a polish/neck-oil using the Eric's kit on most of my guitars, since I'm a hardtail guy.

On floyds, about 10 minutes longer.

Shawn · 05-21-2006, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

15 minutes or so including a polish/neck-oil using the Eric's kit on most of my guitars, since I'm a hardtail guy.

On floyds, about 10 minutes longer.

God I love that stuff, I was so amazed by it when I did my white 7620, it looks brand spankin' new now, Eric's kit is awesome, I highly recommend it.

Chris · 05-21-2006, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

God I love that stuff, I was so amazed by it when I did my white 7620, it looks brand spankin' new now, Eric's kit is awesome, I highly recommend it.

I'm fuckin' addicted to the fretboard oil.

I do it once a week, and let 'em soak for about 10 minutes.

The Dark Wolf · 05-21-2006, 01:42 AM

Wow. I could change my strings on my Floyds in the old days in about 10 minutes. Of course, I was obsessive about new strings until I discovered Elixirs. Lotsa practice.

Now, I have my Floyds semi-blocked (dive only) and it take me... oh, an hour or so, because since the Elixirs last so long, I clean everything and oil the fretboards. I take my time. I put 36+ since that's how long I typically take. With the trems blocked, I can change those fuckers super quick, and tune, but Like I said, I takes my time.

Interesting thread, as I'm installing my D Sonic 7 tonight, and changing my strings.

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05-21-2006, 01:14 AM	#1
David je t'aime Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 4,193 Real Name: David Knise Main Seven: 2005 Ibanez RG1527 w/ Blazes Rig: POD XT Live > Carvin Thanked: 2 / 1	Time to put on strings? Took me 25 minutes today, start to finish, including tuning. Is that skillz, or what!? So, post your times. Also, state what bridge your using, fixed bridgers and hardtails only take like 5 minutes, so don't make fun of the 25!!! Ibanez Edge 7

05-21-2006, 01:18 AM	#2
Michael No More Mr. Nice Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 7,721 Real Name: Michael Main Seven: '97 UV7BK Rig: ADA MP1 > Mesa 50/50 Thanked: 49	On my Jackson (Original Floyde Rose) it takes me about 30-40 minutes. I always stuff up at least one string and have to unwind it and start again. RIP MIKE

05-21-2006, 01:18 AM	#3
Elysian CrabClaw Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 4,546 Real Name: Adam Main Seven: Elysian Custom Guitars Thanked: 26 $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	i can do a string change on a floyd in 15 minutes. Sign your negative rep.

05-21-2006, 01:21 AM	#4
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 18,987 Main Seven: '91 UV7PWH, '91 UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage Thanked: 139	It takes me about 15-20 minutes to change my strings, I try to get it done as fast as possible. I have 3 guitars with the Lo Pro Edge and one with a TRS. www.myspace.com/flothru www.myspace.com/shawncastonguay

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05-21-2006, 01:23 AM	#5
nyck blah! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,976 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: no 7 Rig: Mesa .50 Caliber Thanked: 2	I take my time, usually around 40-1 hour for a floyd. 20 minutes for a hardtail.

05-21-2006, 01:25 AM	#7
Chris Adminishredder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,619 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 539	15 minutes or so including a polish/neck-oil using the Eric's kit on most of my guitars, since I'm a hardtail guy. On floyds, about 10 minutes longer. Metalguitarist.org

05-21-2006, 01:42 AM	#10
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,182 Real Name: Bob Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Main ERG: Ibanez SR505 Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 91	Wow. I could change my strings on my Floyds in the old days in about 10 minutes. Of course, I was obsessive about new strings until I discovered Elixirs. Lotsa practice. Now, I have my Floyds semi-blocked (dive only) and it take me... oh, an hour or so, because since the Elixirs last so long, I clean everything and oil the fretboards. I take my time. I put 36+ since that's how long I typically take. With the trems blocked, I can change those fuckers super quick, and tune, but Like I said, I takes my time. Interesting thread, as I'm installing my D Sonic 7 tonight, and changing my strings.

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