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    Default Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    Is there such a thing?

    here is one way of doing it.

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    Default Re: Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    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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    Default Re: Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    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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    Default Re: Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    Quote Originally Posted by Hudmister View Post
    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.
    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.
    Kentucky KM-805..........2 Hora M1086 Portuguese II(1 in car)
    Hora M1088 Mandola.....
    Richmond RMA-110..... .Noname Bearclaw
    Pochette Franz Janisch...5 Pocket............Alfredo Privitera pocket
    Puglisi Pocket 1908........Puglisi 1912.......Puglisi 1917
    3 Mandolinetto ..............C.Garozzo
    1 Mandriola...................Cannelo G. Mandriola...Böhm Waldzither 1921
    Johs Møller 1945............Luigi Embergher Studio 1933
    Marma Seashell back......Luigi Embergher 5bis 1909

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    Default Re: Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    Quote Originally Posted by John Kelly View Post
    Would ball-end strings not just go straight into this tailpiece? Not even sure if anyone makes suitable gauges in nylon.
    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.
    Kentucky KM-805..........2 Hora M1086 Portuguese II(1 in car)
    Hora M1088 Mandola.....
    Richmond RMA-110..... .Noname Bearclaw
    Pochette Franz Janisch...5 Pocket............Alfredo Privitera pocket
    Puglisi Pocket 1908........Puglisi 1912.......Puglisi 1917
    3 Mandolinetto ..............C.Garozzo
    1 Mandriola...................Cannelo G. Mandriola...Böhm Waldzither 1921
    Johs Møller 1945............Luigi Embergher Studio 1933
    Marma Seashell back......Luigi Embergher 5bis 1909

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    Default Re: Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    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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    Default Re: Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    Quote Originally Posted by Ky Slim View Post
    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.
    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.
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    Here is that instrument
    https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com...you-made/page3
    Kentucky KM-805..........2 Hora M1086 Portuguese II(1 in car)
    Hora M1088 Mandola.....
    Richmond RMA-110..... .Noname Bearclaw
    Pochette Franz Janisch...5 Pocket............Alfredo Privitera pocket
    Puglisi Pocket 1908........Puglisi 1912.......Puglisi 1917
    3 Mandolinetto ..............C.Garozzo
    1 Mandriola...................Cannelo G. Mandriola...Böhm Waldzither 1921
    Johs Møller 1945............Luigi Embergher Studio 1933
    Marma Seashell back......Luigi Embergher 5bis 1909

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    Question Re: Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    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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    Default Re: Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    Quote Originally Posted by mandroid View Post
    I live by the water, on the Columbia River Estuary. what would anyone from a sailing country have against tying knots?


    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.
    Kentucky KM-805..........2 Hora M1086 Portuguese II(1 in car)
    Hora M1088 Mandola.....
    Richmond RMA-110..... .Noname Bearclaw
    Pochette Franz Janisch...5 Pocket............Alfredo Privitera pocket
    Puglisi Pocket 1908........Puglisi 1912.......Puglisi 1917
    3 Mandolinetto ..............C.Garozzo
    1 Mandriola...................Cannelo G. Mandriola...Böhm Waldzither 1921
    Johs Møller 1945............Luigi Embergher Studio 1933
    Marma Seashell back......Luigi Embergher 5bis 1909

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    Default Re: Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    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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    Default Re: Endpiece for nonlooped strings, without having to make knots

    Quote Originally Posted by mandroid View Post
    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.
    Kentucky KM-805..........2 Hora M1086 Portuguese II(1 in car)
    Hora M1088 Mandola.....
    Richmond RMA-110..... .Noname Bearclaw
    Pochette Franz Janisch...5 Pocket............Alfredo Privitera pocket
    Puglisi Pocket 1908........Puglisi 1912.......Puglisi 1917
    3 Mandolinetto ..............C.Garozzo
    1 Mandriola...................Cannelo G. Mandriola...Böhm Waldzither 1921
    Johs Møller 1945............Luigi Embergher Studio 1933
    Marma Seashell back......Luigi Embergher 5bis 1909

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