kissing
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I've heard two conflicting references to this, so I would like to ask (I can't find an answer from using Search).
When putting on new strings on a ukulele (or any string instrument for that matter), does it matter how many times it winds around the tuning head?
I recall in one of Ken Middleton's videos, where he comments that he's unsure why the folks who setup the ukulele he was reviewing had coiled the strings around the tuners so much, as this could adversely affect intonation, etc.
But then the repairman at my music store said to me the other day that he always does at least a good 3-5 windings of the string around the tuning head, as it has an effect on the tone.
This has me confused. Does the way you wind the string on the tuners matter?
I'm asking because sometimes I put strings on ukes/guitars with hardly any windings around the tuners...
When putting on new strings on a ukulele (or any string instrument for that matter), does it matter how many times it winds around the tuning head?
I recall in one of Ken Middleton's videos, where he comments that he's unsure why the folks who setup the ukulele he was reviewing had coiled the strings around the tuners so much, as this could adversely affect intonation, etc.
But then the repairman at my music store said to me the other day that he always does at least a good 3-5 windings of the string around the tuning head, as it has an effect on the tone.
This has me confused. Does the way you wind the string on the tuners matter?
I'm asking because sometimes I put strings on ukes/guitars with hardly any windings around the tuners...