The Ekdahl FAR - Changing the string

Changing the string

To change the string of the Ekdahl FAR you need to first loosen the old string by turning the tuning peg (see figure 4) counter-clockwise using a tuning hammer. When all the windings of the string against the tuning peg have been unwound, unscrew the string retainer screw and remove the string. Take note of the amount of turns that the string has on the peg and try to replicate this when putting the new string on. If the old string has a string holding lug, remove it and keep it for future use.

When preparing to put on the new string you need to take note of the end type of the string. Certain types of strings, like cello, piano and viola have a loop end and the string retainer screw can simply be put through the loop to hold the string. Other types like guitar and bass strings have a ball-end and needs to use a string holding lug in order to be held in place. For ease of replacement, the string holding lug is simply whats known as a ring terminal, these can be bought pretty much anywhere and come in different sizes, a differently thick string may need a smaller or larger ring terminal depending.

Screw down the string retainer screw down to where the string holding lug is close to the tail stock but not squashed against it, when the string is resting against the bridge the angle of the string should be roughly 45 degrees vs the tail stock. If you are experiencing rattling or other unpleasanties in the sound, this may be a caused by improper fastening of the string.