Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

Is there such a thing?

here is one way of doing it.

http://i.imgur.com/MHqWIco.jpg

Using the classical guitar method of attachment works well for nylon strings but steel core strings could be a problem. Technically that's a knot. Cool looking instrument you have there. I would love to hear what it sounds like.

Would ball-end strings not just go straight into this tailpiece? Not even sure if anyone makes suitable gauges in nylon.

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Originally Posted by Hudmister

Using the classical guitar method of attachment works well for nylon strings but steel core strings could be a problem. Technically that's a knot. Cool looking instrument you have there. I would love to hear what it sounds like.

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Yes but the classical method needs a different endpiece than a standard mandolin piece. That is what I'm looking for

Sorry not my instruent.

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Originally Posted by John Kelly

Would ball-end strings not just go straight into this tailpiece? Not even sure if anyone makes suitable gauges in nylon.

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That photo is just an illustration found on the inet.

I am installing Aquila 1M strings without any loop or ball. That's why I'm asking for an endpiece which will enable an installation a la classical guitar.

Perhaps a trapeze style tailpiece with a wooden stop bar. This picture came from this thread. I think this one is on an archtop OM


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Is that a real instrument in the OP pic? I've never seen top grain like that. It's not straight or book matched. Looks like oak kitchen cabinets. I suppose a tailpiece could be made like that one.

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Originally Posted by Ky Slim

Perhaps a trapeze style tailpiece with a wooden stop bar. This picture came from this thread. I think this one is on an archtop OM


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Is that a real instrument in the OP pic? I've never seen top grain like that. It's not straight or book matched. Looks like oak kitchen cabinets. I suppose a tailpiece could be made like that one.

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I have thought of making something. I really just need 8 holes with rounded edges. Then I could terminate with string beads, to avoid too narrow bends of the string.
https://www.stringsbymail.com/string...bone-7730.html



https://www.stringsbymail.com/images...String_Tie.jpg



Here is that instrument
https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com...you-made/page3

I live by the water, on the Columbia River Estuary. what would anyone from a sailing country have against tying knots?


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Originally Posted by mandroid

I live by the water, on the Columbia River Estuary. what would anyone from a sailing country have against tying knots?


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I live in Paul Elvsrøms home country and as a sailor and climber, you and I know that a knot will weaken the string/rope to 50-75% of it's straight value, depending on the knot.

So better avoid knotting on strings that are rumoured to break easily.

Consider a Custom Fabrication of a tailpiece, like the tuning pegs on the other end,..

you would secure the string by winding it around several times to secure it.. a capstan as it were ..


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Originally Posted by mandroid

Consider a Custom Fabrication of a tailpiece, like the tuning pegs on the other end,..

you would secure the string by winding it around several times to secure it.. a capstan as it were ..


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Exactly what I was thinking. I'm still hoping for a ready made though.

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