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Wonky2
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[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1454122183' post='2966756']
I think I'd rather the 20 quid if I'm honest.

Does seem like a great thing to have for a guitar tech though.
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I've got 1 of these

http://www.londonguitarstudio.com/planet-waves-prostring-winder.ir?src=froogle&gclid=CjwKEAiAuKy1BRCY5bTuvPeopXcSJAAq4OVsNkU7ko70z5iAl5ss18ET-wXgmnxa5YfDfPnRrlHhDRoC1LHw_wcB

It saves loads of time.

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I made a couple in the past, including one for the DB made from a 3/4" socket with a slot cut hacksawed it!
About a month after that I was introduced to that Planet Waves one with the cutter, and I now have four of them including the bass peg size one!
Brilliant piece of kit.

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You can get cordless screwdrivers for free with cordless drill drivers. If you already have one you could get a Planet Waves bit to fit it:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Waves-Drill-Bit-Winder/dp/B008BPI2OW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454157443&sr=8-1&keywords=Cordless+string+winder

Or, if you don't already have one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SPARES2GO-Cordless-Rechargeable-Electric-Screwdriver/dp/B01AAMRJVU/ref=sr_1_2?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1454158263&sr=1-2&keywords=Cordless+drill+driver

Or:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7114683.htm

Together that comes to £14.95, so you're not saving much, but you do get the driver bits, too. And if you keep your eyes out, you can find the screwdriver even cheaper, I have seen them for as little as £3. There is the option to go for a drill-driver, but they're larger and more powerful, so you'd need to get one that you can set the torque on. One of my drill-drivers cost me £7.50, but I can't remember where from.

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[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1454155628' post='2966995']
Most bass strings only need 2 or 3 winds. Is that really enough to justify a winder?
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Clearly your tuners are 1:1 ratio ;)

Aren't normal ones anything around 20:1? That's 20 turns of the button per complete rotation of the capstan. Times 2 or 3? That's quite a lot of winding.

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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1454159808' post='2967048']
Clearly your tuners are 1:1 ratio ;)

Aren't normal ones anything around 20:1? That's 20 turns of the button per complete rotation of the capstan. Times 2 or 3? That's quite a lot of winding.
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One of mine is 28:1. I like to put a good 3 turns on for the E + A string angle. Cheap plastic winder has done 10 string changes so far, looking good and avoided using dreaded planet destroying disposable AA batteries, which cost how much?

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[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1454168234' post='2967179']
I'm with you on that one. I've never used a winder in 31 years of playing
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Same here.
Putting new strings on a bass or guitar is not exactly hard manual labour, is it? I can't believe some of the stuff people spend their money on.

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Hahha lots of opinions.... All valid i guess...

I know all the other products available, the winders, the drill attachments etc etc.....
I guess this one is set at fairly low speed/torque, unlike a cordless drill.

Its not something i use, and thats after 26 years of playing at age almost 40. I dont think its a question of being lazy as such, but if you do set ups/ repairs etc or play guitar and change strings much more frequently, a tool like this at under £20 could be a great help.
Especially with basses that require neck off to adjust truss rods. I often swap strings between flats and rounds on one particular bass i have depending upon studio needs for that particular session.

So yes, not an essential tool, many alternatives out their, but for a dedicated tool for the bench, toque protected, speed set to sensible... 19 quid is great.

I guess those who have no need for one or only change strings once in a blue moon, they would likely not see the appeal, but for those who spend alot of time winding, and winding and winding......

Incidentally, i restrung my double bass last night, and that tool would have been warmely welcomed :)

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[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1454168646' post='2967188']
Andy from D'Addario brought some of their winders/clippers down for us to use at the last Herts Bash:

[url="http://www.planetwaves.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&productid=550&productname=Pro_Winder_Bass"]http://www.planetwav...Pro_Winder_Bass[/url]

Wish I knew where they went...
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I won one (in the bag of D'Addario goodies) in the raffle! :D :P

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