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[Stuball48]

If I liked the brand and gauge, I would replace the string. If not, put your favorites on and save those.Many say most likely string to break.
I do three things if I "hear" a string pop or one breaks.
1. Take same gauge string and use a filing action with pressure and pull it back and forth in nut slot
2. Put a little graphite powder (#2 pencil lead) in nut slot
3. Take the widest wax dental floss I have and repeat step one.

Seems to help and no particular order. Just be sure to wipe around nut to get up any excess graphite dust.

 

[F312]

Shelby, it actually arrived early...came yesterday afternoon. I waited for it to get acclimatized then in the early evening opened the case. What a beauty! While tightening the strings the "G" string snapped, so now I'm faced with a dilemma, either to just replace the "G" string or put on another set. BTW, the strings on it are new, installed by the seller.

Where, exactly did it break?

Ralph

 

[Rich Cohen]

Where, exactly did it break?

Ralph

It broke at the tuner pole...the usual place. Probably it was installed, not looking out for the winding of the string properly around the pole.

 

[Rich Cohen]

If I liked the brand and gauge, I would replace the string. If not, put your favorites on and save those.Many say most likely string to break.
I do three things if I "hear" a string pop or one breaks.
1. Take same gauge string and use a filing action with pressure and pull it back and forth in nut slot
2. Put a little graphite powder (#2 pencil lead) in nut slot
3. Take the widest wax dental floss I have and repeat step one.

Seems to help and no particular order. Just be sure to wipe around nut to get up any excess graphite dust.

Good advice! Thanks Shelby.

 

[Stuball48]

It broke at the tuner pole...the usual place. Probably it was installed, not looking out for the winding of the string properly around the pole.

Might check for a small burr on winding pole. Lot of pressure there.

 

[Rich Cohen]

Good idea. Thanks!