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Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:49 pm
by jdogric12
I searched for my special order for changing strings and it seems I have a typo in an old post, so I thought I'd post a fresh account to set the record straight. This works for R tailpieces, and is designed to maximize efficiency navigating the slotted headstock. Some people like to cut them all at once and use masking tape or a capo, which I think is just silly. But who am I? Anyway, here's what I do, if anyone cares. Hope this helps.
1 is the low E, 12 is the outer high E.
12 off/on
10 off
11 off/on
10 on
8 off
9 off/on
8 on
7 off/on
Halfway done!
6 off/on
5 off
4 off/on
5 on
3 off
2 off/on
3 on
1 off/on
You may now reward yourself with the vice of your choice.
I am partial to frozen yogurt, which I like to call frogurt.
Re: Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:22 am
by dlbeaty
Jason,
I never understood the reasoning for removing all the strings on any guitar for restringing only. I always started at the low E string, but I will try your system if you think it helps in working with the slotted headstock. Today will be my first RIC 12 restringing.
Dan
Re: Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:05 am
by jdogric12
The main objective is to get the string covering each slotted string out of the way, and never have more than two strings off at a time. A trapeze won't let you do this, making the slots difficult, since slotted strings are covered by a string from a different course.
Re: Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:48 am
by xpitt
will try it that way next time , with TI flats at least a year to wait
Re: Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:18 am
by wmthor
Thanks JDog.
Re: Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:57 pm
by Clint
After years of trial and error, I stumbled into this method two or three string changes ago. And you are right, this is by far the easiest way to restring a Ric 12. I believe the kids now call it FroYo.
Re: Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:59 am
by jdogric12
Clint wrote:I believe the kids now call it FroYo.
That's just stupid
Re: Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:26 pm
by jps
Hey Yo! What a Fro!
Re: Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:41 pm
by jimk
Interesting idea, JDog. Don't know when I'll have a go since I installed TI Flats on my guitar.....ummmm.......well....a long time ago.
JimK
Re: Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 4:17 pm
by jdogric12
jimk wrote:Interesting idea, JDog. Don't know when I'll have a go since I installed TI Flats on my guitar.....ummmm.......well....a long time ago.
JimK
You probably only need to change the plain strings from time to time! Buy a bunch of single 10's and 13's and you'll be set for a good long while. And you should know you can extend the time those plains will last by wiping the strings clean after each time you play. Especially if your pH is super acidic like mine.
Re: Changing RIC 12's - update to my order
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 3:48 am
by Ric-O-Buc
Thanks for the tip, Jdog. We miss you down here in the Bay, and hope you're doing well!
