12 hole tie-block classical guitar string tying

[@chuffa1130]

Thank you for sharing, this is very helpful as all the mistakes you reviewed showed up on the guitar I was trying to restring, and I thought it was done by the store correctly thanks again

[@alyssajorgensen3279]

Best video yet explaining how to do this. I forget between every string change. Thanks!

[@MiguelVSFrasson]

Very well explained. Thanks. It made it easy.

[@kamillok3273]

Thank you man. Really helped me😊

[@thanagan5192]

Thank you good, sir. You are a legend 🙌

[@gilbipp8558]

ThanQ! I had another system (not shown in your video), and that worked just as safely - until I had to use scissors to scrape and cut, when the treble strings should be removed. So, yeah, using your method from now on.-)

[@user-ze5on6bn4v]

Thank you

[@Dunedain432]

Thanks for sharing!

[@newgunguy4176]

Perhaps, you can show us more lutherie tips on this KZbin channel.

[@thebeanymac]

_The_ best gutiar I've _ever_ played was a revamped classical guitar for steel strings. Was in Prospect, 90s. Maori fellow had it. So warm a timbre buzz, thrilled a couple girls there that night haha - all that guitar, I'm sure.

[@MarcEandfriends]

excellent. Thank you.

[@2011Noud]

Good video but what are to your opinion the advantages of a 12 hole bridge apart from the much faster string changes?

[@redgateguitars]

There is an improved break angle over the saddle - the way you tie the string means it does not have to loop back and pull the string up at the front of the tie-block as is the case with a single hole. If tied correctly the strings do not slip and damage the soundboard behind the bridge as often happens with 6 hole systems. Of course people will always get the knot wrong which is why I have posted this video! If you don't like the 12 hole system for some reason then you can still tie it as a six hole system - you have the choice

[@2011Noud]

@@redgateguitars Thanks for answering. I often make a 12 hole bridge. You need a long drill but I make it out of a piece of spring steel (hardened) for which I sharpen a point on it and then file a way one half to create a "spoon drill" what we call it in the Netherlands. It is then easy to make a 12 hole configuration on an existing bridge.

[@RichardThornton_sasuser]

When installing carbon trebles, is there some extra looping which is necessary??? I have 2 packs of cantigas by Savarez that I’d like to try, but many warn against installing carbon trebles in a 12 hole tie block due to slippage. Any advice from someone who has tried it?

[@redgateguitars]

If you follow the method in the video carbon strings will not slip.. I've used Saveraz and other brands. Be careful to follow the video closely and make sure you tie the treble strings as shown. Don't make any of the mistakes I show at the end of the video! The high E in carbon can snap though at the bridge if you loosen it off after the guitar has been tuned up - and tighten it again. To avoid this, if you need to loosen your strings, then pull some of the string through at the bridge so it ties off in a slightly different place.

[@RichardThornton_sasuser]

Thanks very much. I appreciate your response and help.