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    Collings ukuleles use a standard bridge that holds strings via a small knot tied at one end. There are different knots used for thinner G and A strings versus thicker C and E strings. The knot is inserted into the bridge and the string is bent upwards and threaded through angled tuning posts. Each string is tightened, wrapped around its post, and excess string is clipped off before moving to the next string. When all strings have been installed and tuned, the ukulele is ready to play.

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    00 - Restringing Guide

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    Collings ukuleles use a standard bridge that holds strings via a small knot tied at one end. There are different knots used for thinner G and A strings versus thicker C and E strings. The knot is inserted into the bridge and the string is bent upwards and threaded through angled tuning posts. Each string is tightened, wrapped around its post, and excess string is clipped off before moving to the next string. When all strings have been installed and tuned, the ukulele is ready to play.

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    String a Collings ukulele

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    Alain Reiher
    Collings ukuleles use a standard bridge that holds strings via a small knot tied at one end. There are different knots used for thinner G and A strings versus thicker C and E strings. The knot is inserted into the bridge and the string is bent upwards and threaded through angled tuning posts. Each string is tightened, wrapped around its post, and excess string is clipped off before moving to the next string. When all strings have been installed and tuned, the ukulele is ready to play.

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    1. RE-STRINGING A COLLINGS UKULELE 2.

    To aid identifying the proper tuning posts, these Collings ukuleles use a standard bridge that holds
    instructions use the terms “bass side” and the string via a small knot that is tied at one end.
    “treble side” to refer to pairs of posts on either The slots for these knots are as shown.*
    side of the instrument like shown below.

    (*The pictures included in this guide are of a


    bridge with a rough cut bone saddle, this is not
    representative of its final appearance on a finished
    instrument)
    3. 4.
    To tie the string knot for the thinner diameter G To tie the knot for the thicker diameter C and E
    and A strings, first loop the string like the photo strings, a simple looped knot like shown below
    below, then thread the tip back through your will be all you need.
    loop creating the knot shown in the bottom
    photo.
    5. 6.
    Pull the knot tight and clip the excess string Next insert the knot into the bridge as shown,
    about 1/8” from the knot. taking care to push it deep in until it is fully
    seated in the hole. There is a small hole inside
    the base of the larger entry hole. The excess 1/8”
    string must enter the small hole for proper
    seating. You can then bend the string upwards
    over the bridge towards the tuning posts.

    7. 8.
    Angling each tuning post hole slightly outward When threaded, pull the string taut and wrap it
    towards the edges of the headstock will aid in around the post. On the bass side tuners, pull the
    quick threading of the strings. string towards the opposite (treble side) tuners
    like shown below.
    9. 10.
    While holding the string tight around the bass You can then tune to pitch, cut off the remaining
    side post with one hand, loop the remaining string and move on to the next string.
    string first over, then under the tightened original
    string like below. Pull the string taut like on the
    bottom left. Then make sure the excess string is
    pulled taut and upwards like shown on the bot-
    tom right.

    11. 12.
    Repeat steps 8-10 for the treble side tuners. Below is the final appearance when stringing is
    complete!

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