Hi all,
I just bought a new Uke with a slotted headstock from a reputable dealer. I noticed that the strings are not locked off as I was taught on my old tuners. The wound low G is staying put ok but all 3 nylgut strings are loose on the first wind. The strings have been cut really short so I can't restring them myself.
It's hard to tell if there is a tuning problem as the strings haven't settled in yet - will it be? Should I get back to the dealer and ask for a new set of strings so I can restring and lock them off?
All the youtube videos I have watched about slotted headstocks all say to lock off the tail end on the first wind, but maybe that's optional?
Thanks everyone
I just bought a new Uke with a slotted headstock from a reputable dealer. I noticed that the strings are not locked off as I was taught on my old tuners. The wound low G is staying put ok but all 3 nylgut strings are loose on the first wind. The strings have been cut really short so I can't restring them myself.
It's hard to tell if there is a tuning problem as the strings haven't settled in yet - will it be? Should I get back to the dealer and ask for a new set of strings so I can restring and lock them off?
All the youtube videos I have watched about slotted headstocks all say to lock off the tail end on the first wind, but maybe that's optional?
Thanks everyone