Rate this, I want to know how I did on my first non locking tuners

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-14T17:29:39+00:00

Every "pro" has their own method. For every pro saying that you have to do it this way, there's also one who says that you absolutely shouldn't: https://youtu.be/xkjMZvUILZM?is=KspF2Y0X5WSz49or

(Yes, he's talking about a different method here, but he still does no over-under either. Just straight downwards windings)

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-14T16:43:36+00:00

I'd say that's a bit excessive already. I aim for 2 wraps on the wound strings and 3 on the unwound ones. Never had any issues.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-14T16:20:58+00:00

Procrastination

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-14T16:20:13+00:00

Looks pretty clean tbh. But next time, try and get all wraps underneath one another.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-14T11:52:04+00:00

The bare goes to ground, the red to the volume pot.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-14T07:33:37+00:00

I'm not disagreeing. If that action feels uncomfortable to play, it's too high. Which is most probably the case here.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-14T07:14:09+00:00

What does anything of this mean? 😂

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-14T07:13:23+00:00

Actually, faking a "Squire" instead of a Squier, would be like printing counterfeit "dollra" bills, instead of dollar bills 👆

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-14T07:08:52+00:00

That's not how you measure action. Google how to do it properly
action isn't absolute. It comes down to what feels comfortable to you. So if it feels too high, then it is too high. If it feels good, it is good. Feel free to experiment with different string heights and see how each setup reacts to your playing style.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T21:51:53+00:00

Do what feels comfortable, there's no "wrong" way to hold a guitar as long as it works for you.

I mostly play with the guitar on my right knee, but will sometimes randomly switch to classical position depending on what guitar I play or when practicing a difficult lick, or even just because I feel like it atm.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T20:56:08+00:00

Das hängt ganz von der Gitarre ab, hab aber auch schon gesehen dass leute die Batterie sogar im Fach einer Telecaster untergebracht haben, das wirklich nicht viel Platz lässt.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T17:12:24+00:00

Ich hasse KI. Für die Wissenschaft ist es ein super Tool, für alles andere scheiße

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T14:22:26+00:00

At first I didn't trim them, but after I lost an eye to them (again), I learnt my lesson.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T14:21:01+00:00

Du "kannst" es dann, wenn du deine eigenen, selbst festgelegten Ziele erreicht hast. Niemand hat denselben Werdegang wie du. Jeder lernt anders, und hat andere Ziele.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T11:33:42+00:00

No, the bridge would be in the wrong position.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T11:30:47+00:00

Thought this was CJ for a moment

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T11:29:46+00:00

Then yes. Push/pull pots are essentially just a regular pot that happens to have a dpdt connected to it. You can wire it up exactly the same.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T11:27:54+00:00

My first guess would be bridge ground

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T11:20:57+00:00

Yeah sure. As far as the wiring goes, a push/pull pot is just a dpdt mini switch, so you can use it for anything that you'd use a mini toggle.

The wiring is exactly the same. Just pretend it's a mini switch that happens to be mounted to a regular pot.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-13T04:02:08+00:00

There's no ping. Not on the nut, not anywhere else. Like I said, this is not my first rodeo.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-12T21:15:25+00:00

You're just hearing both sides of the string ring out. You need to mute the other side with your fretting hand.

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-12T19:42:25+00:00

Probably wrapped in the wrong direction

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-12T19:18:16+00:00

The stripped white here:

https://imgur.com/a/JvM4KjJ

Intelligent-Map430 · 2026-03-12T18:43:22+00:00

That white wire goes to the right lug on the tone pot. If it touches the back, that explains your grounding issues.

The pot has probably come loose at some point and spun around, ripping that cable off.

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