ONE WEIRD TRICK #2: Solder Your Strings + Giveaway (Solves Jazzmaster String Breakage)

[@bigdog3897]

I don’t know if you’ve made a video like this already, but you should make a video about all of your offsets & your thoughts etc about them. I’d love to see it!

[@Puisheen]

That's a great idea!

[@erikhoffer7365]

BRO!!!! I binged watched your entire channel now you haven’t dropped a video in weeks I’m disappointed or disheartened lol 😂 or whatever I want more NOW!!

[@sharonlee4773]

Yes Ive been doing this on all my guitars for 30 years,everyones always laughed at me! Feels great to be vindicated!

[@Puisheen]

Sharon I'm behind you all the way!

[@jeffgagne5482]

Best channel for offsets by far. I took my vibrato apart and flipped the screws. As I did, I noticed another M7 screw underneath that was a countersunk flathead and had an idea. I took my vibrato to the drill press and countersunk the three holes from the front. The I purchased some stainless M7 flathead machine screws and put my vibrato back together. Screw interference eliminated.

[@hiroprotagonitis]

For me, its definitely the gradual unwinding - turned the screws upside down and no burrs at the tailpiece eating through either!!

[@47ravenlord]

Quick tip....hold the soldering iron UNDER what you are soldering and when the material gets up to temp, the solder will actually melt THROUGH the wire/connection towards the iron. You almost never should touch solder directly to the soldering iron and then try to transfer it to the material, that is entirely backwards and almost guarantees a bad solder point. Just because solder melts, doesn't mean the surface is hot enough to let it adhere correctly.

[@lucaserojas]

I saw a lot of people do this with Kahlers. I thought about doing it with my Jazzmaster but i was insecure about it. Now i know i could give it a try

[@DJPLAYNICE]

You really should bring this series back 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@evanscott7578]

I use fender bullet end strings, and haven't had any string breaking issues and I use the vibrato excessively. I have also made sure the bridge is high enough to clear the screws

[@jaydoubleu42]

For me this is always happening at the ball ends of the strings. I recently solved this by moving from Ernie Ball Slinky's to Ernie Ball Paradigms. The paradigms are overwhelmed at the ball end of every string to prevent this issue. I made the switch about a month ago and so far so good.

[@Wolf_K]

On the second source of breaking…another “one weird trick”, for those with strings which don’t touch the screws like mine don’t, is to turn the ball ends sideways like - rather than 0 in the plate. I used to break the high e all the time and that’s after Mitchell’s, turned it sideways and I haven’t broke one since.

[@PhilAllen92]

I had this problem with my classic player, didn't think to switch the screws though. Someone on Offset Guitar Forum recommended using fender bullets, there's not really a wrapping so they solved the issue for me

[@leamanc]

I’ve only had this problem on my Jag with the high E, but I had it happen a lot. I replaced that one screw with a flat screw, and I solder that one string. Problem solved!

[@discocrisco]

Found you through Guitar House vids. Thanks for the shot at winning some cool gear.

[@atomcatz69]

Thank you!!!!!! Definitely will be getting the XT strings now

[@burchypoo70]

I've been thinking about this for my b-bender tele

[@dongonzulman6478]

this is great info, i didnt even realize my strings do, in fact, touch the trem screws :O

[@Wodawic]

Well that's a cool tip. A nice "extra" if servicing for somebody

[@rafaelcabralwilliams]

I recommend the M-Steel strings by Ernie Ball they come with extra wounded ends, also if you raise the bridge with a shim on the neck (1° in my case) the strings will never make contact with those screws in the tail plate

[@DanePeterson]

Timely video! Just had a string break on my JMJM for this reason. Thanks a bunch Mike!

[@scottyscott1898]

thats me right now with my JMJM. it just started. high e keeps unwinding and slipping, dropping the tuning . . so i keep tuning it up and the string gets tighter and tighter from slipping at the ball end, then BAM one good bend and it's over. It only JUST started to do this so i'm baffled as to why as i'm not doing anything differently. i use stringjoys and they are fantastic, but i will be getting some soldering supplies now lol and also gonna reverse that screw on the next string change.

[@DanielBobke]

I would definitely replace the screws with flat top screws (and countersink if necessary) and use the abrasive cord when needed. Soldering the strings just makes a string change laborious.

[@musicmann1967]

I've always used D'Addario strings, but the XT's are extra great. I use them for all my guitars now. And they really do last longer. Worth the money imo. I didn't even realized the ends were tinned! I just tried them for the extra life. I figured as long as they felt good and sounded right, I'd give them a real shot. I'm really glad I did.

[@clmdeprav]

ohhhh that's good ! Thanks for the Weird Trick Mike, this one will save a few high E strings :)

[@chrisegonmusic]

Mike, you have the same voice as Guybrush Threepwood. Have a great day my friend.

[@Puisheen]

I fucking love Monkey Island

[@chrisegonmusic]

@@Puisheen new game coming out soon

[@mrmeeks85]

Learned so much about offsets from you. I have three jazzmasters now and I partly blame you lol. Appreciate you, old pal 🙏🏼

[@monkeydude2424]

Very cool. I’ve broken 7 strings on my jaguar very annoying.

[@GuitarGearGyan]

Glad to know that my XTs are pre-tinned

[@mcfontaine]

My exact gauge of strings … I’m just in the wrong country :( but it won’t stop me loving the Off-Set Guru :)

[@tonyevans9999]

To be honest, I haven't had a string unravel since replacing the trem completely - I went with descendant as there was a covid related mastery shortage last year here in the southern hemispherical type of place, but if I was to gig with my JM, you bet I'd be soldering those slippery suckers just to be safe

[@KoaCharvel]

Heat shrink tubing worked for me. Until I finally got around to smoothing out the metal holes themselves. Not a string break yet since the fix.

[@killroy123]

Yay! A new video! Perfect way to enjoy my friday

[@Puisheen]

[@tyhyma024]

You should most definitely do a setup video about Bass IV!

[@bassnsax]

Another trick: When restringing your guitar or bass, make sure you aren't twisting the string (like a corkscrew); this will limit how well the string can vibrate and dampen sustain.

[@capitaldharma]

Your videos always make me feel happy, like I’m walking into a guitar shop I’ve been going to for years. Hope I can meet you in person one day at the Guitar Bar.

[@RADLADRICK]

i met Nita at an Alice cooper show just before the gig years back. she was doing some some self promotion- maybe 2016? she is such a gem and a real cool chick. got a picture with her too❤ really made my day! (and she towers over her bandmates too haha)

[@dt9r]

awesome, it works, tried it

[@101Volts]

Ever since I read about tinning strings in 2009 or so from the StewMac "Trade Secrets" book, most of the time, I've tinned (soldered) my string wraps by the ball end; I regretted when I did not. It just makes too much sense to avoid it; tuning stability is increased, and string life is increased. Wouldn't it help with a 12 string's tuning stability, too? I don't own one, so I don't know their often-touted tuning woes.

[@zanzabar4ky7]

Prs has soldered ends as an option too. They are like $2 a set more

[@Puisheen]

I had no idea PRS made strings!

[@esimms1889]

Yeah, they come with AAAAA flame and quilted maple tops with private reserve dragon inlays 😂

[@2manyhobbiezz]

Thanks Mike! Big d’addario fan here so I’ll be trying those for sure.

[@lancecox8084]

I need that stuff!

[@AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf]

The Hot Holder looks like it was 3D printed and then cast in silicone. Cool concept.

[@mattdoliver1984]

Damn made me jump when that string popped 💥

[@pepuletrz]

So helpful as always .. thanks pal..

[@eDrumsInANutshell]

Hi got a cheap Harley Benton with a Floyd Rose Special and I will sand the sharp edge of the saddles AND solder the cutted string ends. Because it seems that they somehow get cracked on the outer windings and fall apart. Is that a good idea?

[@amq1996]

hey men what are your toughs about the jaguar vintera 60s? Is just that i am not sure if the vintera series are basically the new classic players (and I have one of those). is there a really difference between those two? should I look for the next jaguar? maybe a american pro or original?

[@Puisheen]

They're very similar, but I'd stick with the regular Vintera personally if I were in the market.

[@amq1996]

@@Puisheen thanks man, i hope you can make a review of vintera series one day, great videos btw!

[@esimms1889]

You wouldn’t want to let me get anywhere near a soldering iron. Besides, I’m totally fine with my Gabriel Tenorio Strings.

[@Irkennalpha]

I always break the first string, no matter if it’s a Les Paul or a Jazzmaster

[@heikojakob6491]

Got my first Jazzmaster today. And had exactly this happen after half an hour of playing ...

[@RushMayhemIV]

Oh no, my nylon strings melted to my jag! 😂🤣

[@santrixhimself3679]

is there a way to longer keep strings from feeling stiff after a while? the main reason why i need to change strings is not them breaking of being dirty/rusty but because they start to feel pretty stiff after some time? any string brands to recomment in that regard?

[@joseislanio8910]

Personally, I spray them with WD-40 before installing, and wipe them off with a paper towel. They also last a little longer. Also, I have the habit of cleaning my hands with rubbing alcohol before playing.

[@santrixhimself3679]

@@joseislanio8910 thanks, definatly going to try the wd40 thing next time i restring. clean hands certainly help a lot with making them last longer

[@Jaundice__]

I would be careful using WD40 on a string that’s going to come into direct contact with the fretboard wood. Wipe them down after you play and wash your hands before you play. I use Daddario strings.

[@toms781]

GHS Fast-Fret helps keep them a little fresher and cleaner. Probably more gentle on the fretboard than WD40.

[@joseislanio8910]

@@Jaundice__ well, I wipe it so almost no WD remains on the string. But thanks for the tip

[@alexaguado4854]

Sweet, water, giveaway! Daddario is a great. Company with cool products.

[@inkeye1]

I believe GHS makes reinforced Boomers. I've been using some Stringjoys on my Hallmark and they seem to holding up. Different vibrato though but susceptible to the same things as a JM vibrato.

[@Puisheen]

Good info, thanks!

[@Dulnlop]

1:52 ‘I don't care what universe you're from, that's gotta hurt.’

[@Funky85Mess]

This has been a massive problem with my Xavier JM. So much so that I returned it. The size of the screws on the trem is absolutely too big. SOmeone needs to explain that to them. You maybe?

[@cillianplummer9241]

Heya Mike, super useful video, as always. I'm just wondering if you, or anyone else watching for that matter would see this as a viable option for Floyd Rose bridges also? It hasn't happened to me a lot, but on a few occasions I've found the plain strings have slipped out from the block as they have given away from the winding. Just to note too, I was told to leave a bit of the winding on my plain strings in order to increase grip, especially on the cheaper versions of the Floyd bridge

[@Puisheen]

I don't really have too much of a firm opinion on this, just so long as the winding doesn't interfere with the point of contact between the string and saddle.

[@schmoofadoop]

Interesting, I would think that tip (leave some winding) would actually make things worse! Once you don't have the ball end on, the winding is just loose wrapped wire around the string itself, which would slip out now that you've clipped the ball end off... that doesn't make any sense to me at least. I would stop doing that (if you haven't already, I realize I"m a year later on this reply) and instead just clean snip the string just past the winding all together. You should also remove and inspect the string blocks themselves... and ensure they are inserted properly. If they show any wear... replace them, they are cheap.

[@telecasterbear]

Host with the most, indeed.

[@RADLADRICK]

brilliant!! 🙏

[@stevepethel6843]

Cool ideas

[@adamsolton]

I've got that same Bender poster! Hahaha!

[@qiamdof]

can i use super glue or nail polish ?

[@Puisheen]

You know, I hadn’t thought of that but I wouldn’t expect that to work nearly as well as solder.

[@Mudhoney1991]

Hiya Puisheen. I been watching your channel for a long time now. I trust your judgement and your videos on how to set up Jazzmasters are awesome. I wish I knew a Luthier bear ne who fully understood the Jazzmaster vibrato systems. Bridges. String Gauges etc. I been playing 3 years now and I always been drawn to Fende offsets. I have a nice little collection now. J.mascis sig JM Fender Am pro11 Dk knight JM Squire 70's vibe Jaguars. Fender Jagstang Kurt Cobain sig Jaguar. I'm left frustrated sometimes.. Like the Di knight panoramic tremelo... I thought this time round Fender would nail the vibrato after 70 years of trying!😁 but nope still not right. The push pull dibt sound right. Yup it thickens your tone. They wasn't lieing..🤔 But not in a particularly nice way. The pickups in series indo love but push pull no. I recently brought my 1st stratocaster. Anerican pro 11 HSS. that guitar I love to play. It seems like fender get lazy. All this years of experience a d knowledge but they still cut corners and we pay good ££ a d still have to troubleshoot. Sorry for the rant lol!😂 Yuo! Wisgmh you we're local for sure.⭐ Love the mods on Dk knight! The scratchplate space theme with the rocket ship switch is so cool. Love it.❤💙💜💚

[@HanfordTapeSessions]

sodder... *'juvenile sniggering' * from the UK.. great vid. Ace channel. thank you. and yay for Trekkies and all things scifi.. Am I aloud to say Trekkies in public as Paramount have the word copyrighted....

[@lazercheesecake]

Ayy it's mike! Love your content!

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Great video friend

[@matthewgoga7885]

Question unrelated to this video’s topic, but wanted to get this out there as it’s driving me nuts. I use a voodoo plus 2 (8 spot) and every time I power on, 2 of 8 pedals are always already on. Even if they were off when the IPS was last powered. WHY?!? Anyone else have this issue? Mike, if you are planning on recreating NPR’s car talk but with guitars, start here please.

[@pats2058]

*cries in Canadian*

[@PoetRuiz]

Keep it weird

[@isaacshriver7868]

Whats with this give away I hhearr? Mike can u give me stuffff?? -WEEZER....or something like that

[@SarahEHowson]

[@madrobpunk]

of course the giveaway is only for Americans. Unsubscribed

[@Puisheen]

bye

[@catskintophat]

Move to New Zealand or stop complaining!