John Stephen
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Been changing strings on my SE Custom 22 Semi-Hollow, which has a string-through (or "through-body") bridge. I am unable to feed the B string down through the hole and out the underside of the body. Had a lot of trouble with the high E string too. The strings are so thin, I can't push them through. Any hints, tips, tricks, etc.? Thanks in advance.
[EDIT: Got the B string out by pushing it through with a straightened out paper clip, a tip I just saw on Youtube. On the high E, it actually broke before I found about this trick, so the ball end and a short little length of string are still inside the hole. I was able to get the new E string on anyway, but next time I change that string I will use the paper clip to try to get the remnant ball end outta there.]
[EDIT: Got the B string out by pushing it through with a straightened out paper clip, a tip I just saw on Youtube. On the high E, it actually broke before I found about this trick, so the ball end and a short little length of string are still inside the hole. I was able to get the new E string on anyway, but next time I change that string I will use the paper clip to try to get the remnant ball end outta there.]
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