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Hmm... with an Accent, the strings are basically mounted to a giant spring. So it takes some settling for everything to be tensioned and the strings stretched.

I string all six (usually starting with the high and low E, then slide in the middle strings), stretching each one at the nut and saddle ...

Hmm... with an Accent, the strings are basically mounted to a giant spring. So it takes some settling for everything to be tensioned and the strings stretched.

I string all six (usually starting with the high and low E, then slide in the middle strings), stretching each one at the nut and saddle ...

I have never had to change the strings on my 336LS guitar before (331 lightshow + VB... my nomenclature) but recently it was time. No matter what I did, as soon as I got one string in tune another would go slightly out of tune. Back and forth, even when they were all on I couldn't get it perfect. It ...

I have one. they're great, but there is a gap which makes re-stringing easier buy is a slight cosmetic difference.

I'm not a Dive Bomber on a Whammy Bar but does it stay in tune comparable to a quality Bigsby?

Is the Installation pretty straight forward? Do you have any advice or Tips?

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I have one. they're great, but there is a gap which makes re-stringing easier buy is a slight cosmetic difference.

libratune wrote:

larsongs wrote:That's what I was curious about. I would get the adapter. Anything I should know about mounting the whole assembly?

Some tips here: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=410853

And part 2 here: search.php?keywords=accent+stringing

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larsongs wrote:That's what I was curious about. I would get the adapter. Anything I should know about mounting the whole assembly?

Some tips here: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=410853

And part 2 here: search.php?keywords=accent+stringing

Bravo!

And nice pic, BTW.

Figured I'd post an update. All good.

Oh, gosh, I just got me a 325 with an Accent. I had no idea restringing was going to be a chore.
Why don't they invent guitars that never need new strings?

You're kidding, yes? Restringing with an Accent TP is about as easy as it gets; far easier than an "R" TP, a Bigsby, and a few others.

My ...

Tommy wrote:

paologregorio wrote:You're kidding, yes?

Nope, not kidding. Haven't restrung my 325 yet and I come across this topic. Makes me wonder if there may be some frustrating moments involved.
But judging by the responses here, apparently there shouldn't be.

Change one at a time and you'll have no problems.

antiuser wrote: Do I have to completely slide out the piece with the arm and pivot point, slot the strings in there and then slide it back in?

Yes, slide it out enough to access the low "E" string slot, put in the strings one at a time, slide back in a notch after each string is placed.

paologregorio wrote:You're kidding, yes?

Nope, not kidding. Haven't restrung my 325 yet and I come across this topic. Makes me wonder if there may be some frustrating moments involved.
But judging by the responses here, apparently there shouldn't be.