String changing on a JP

**TheShreddinHand** · 01-12-2010, 09:48 AM

What do you guys use to block the trem when changing strings (all at once)?

**ProtoChicken** · 01-12-2010, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by TheShreddinHand

What do you guys use to block the trem when changing strings (all at once)?

A thin piece of steel covered in felt.

**PeteDuBaldo** · 01-12-2010, 09:50 AM

I use a rubber wedge that looks like a doorstop, only much smaller!

**fsmith** · 01-12-2010, 10:54 AM

A single paper towel folded up into a small square.

**bkrumme** · 01-12-2010, 01:35 PM

I use a piece of an old Fender mousepad I cut to fit perfectly under the bridge. Doubled over it holds it up enough for the strings to be nearly at tension once replaced.

**Keithf** · 01-12-2010, 01:38 PM

just change one at a time,you need nothing that way

**D.K.** · 01-12-2010, 01:41 PM

Nothing, actually

I just let the trem go down into the cavity all the way, put all the strings in and recreate tension by tuning them in.

Of course, the back covers are off on the pets...

**petruccirocks02** · 01-12-2010, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Keithf

just change one at a time,you need nothing that way

+1. Same way I do it and it works perfect every time.

-Phil

**D.K.** · 01-12-2010, 01:49 PM

Yeah, but when changing one at a time I can't really clean the fingerboard properly

**the24thfret** · 01-12-2010, 01:53 PM

+1 for the mousepad. Those things are handy.

**TheShreddinHand** · 01-12-2010, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by D.K.

Yeah, but when changing one at a time I can't really clean the fingerboard properly

Exactly, this is why I like taking them all off at once. I love the mousepad idea.

**YtseJam92** · 01-12-2010, 02:55 PM

If you are cleaning the neck as well, definitely use something to block the strings off so you can do so. If your looking for household items that work, try a small stack of post-its. Gets the job done just fine. All of the others one listed are perfect as well.

**Spudmurphy** · 01-12-2010, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by D.K.

Nothing, actually

I just let the trem go down into the cavity all the way, put all the strings in and recreate tension by tuning them in.

Of course, the back covers are off on the pets...

+1

**TheShreddinHand** · 01-13-2010, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by YtseJam92

If you are cleaning the neck as well, definitely use something to block the strings off so you can do so. If your looking for household items that work, try a small stack of post-its. Gets the job done just fine. All of the others one listed are perfect as well.

That's a great idea as well, thanks!