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Old 29-05-2008, 23:02   #1 (permalink)

 
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Holy shit!

Anyone got any super top tips for this as I don't like the idea of changing guitar strings to be a two man job.
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Old 29-05-2008, 23:09   #2 (permalink)

 
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I'll handle this one.

First wrap the ball end round a biro to form a little curve.

Then attach it to the Bigsby.

Then pull the string along the fretboard.

Then (and here's the brilliant bit) attach a capo.

You can then tighten the string at the tuning peg without it falling off.

Ta dah.
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Good call.

I pretty much did the same except I used a flatmate instead of a capo.

I was putting on 12-56's which didn't help matters either.

Must admit it's pretty fucking awkward though. Why don't the strings just go through the bar like any other guitar? Time to start bringing a spare to gigs.
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What guitar is said Bigsby on?
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Gotcha, think we played with you at The Tunnels last month. I had my Silvertone Hornet that night instead of my Gretsch. Shame, we could have compared Bigsbys.
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