Ive just ordered a warmoth pro construction tele neck. Will i need to install a string tree or is the headstock angled back enough to get away without one ? Also if i am join to need one are they difficult to install in terms of placement and routing a hole for one ?
String trees ?
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A Tele neck is not considered an angled neck. Just so we don't mix up terminology.
I know you are new, but have you considered searching on this topic? There is already a lot of info about using or not using string trees and there id no hard and fast rule on their use or placement. Whether you need one or not depends on how you play and how well your nut is cut, what tuners you are using, etc.
A search of Google Images for say 'Tele headstock' will turn up lots of pictures to get an idea of where they get placed if you decide to use them.
On my guitar I used staggered tuners so I didn't really need them. But since I don't use a Trem I have considered adding one on the e/b string to really pull it down into the nut for any real or imaginary benefits to tone, and I just like doing things to my guitars.
In general I will say don't use them unless you need them.
I know you are new, but have you considered searching on this topic? There is already a lot of info about using or not using string trees and there id no hard and fast rule on their use or placement. Whether you need one or not depends on how you play and how well your nut is cut, what tuners you are using, etc.
A search of Google Images for say 'Tele headstock' will turn up lots of pictures to get an idea of where they get placed if you decide to use them.
On my guitar I used staggered tuners so I didn't really need them. But since I don't use a Trem I have considered adding one on the e/b string to really pull it down into the nut for any real or imaginary benefits to tone, and I just like doing things to my guitars.
In general I will say don't use them unless you need them.
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If you had Warmoth install the nut or intend to have a pro do it, you don't need a string tree. But if someone manages to convince you that you do, all that's required to install it is a drill motor, a 1/16" twist drill bit, and a #1 Phillips screwdriver. There's no routing required.
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Geez. All I did was list the tools needed. I didn't define any procedures. My hope would be that he realizes he doesn't need to defile his headstock and set himself up for a lifetime of tuning problems. If he insists, then we'll tell him how to do that. It's pretty straightforward.
