HunterST
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I know the standard answer is tight enough to hold but not so tight that it damages the string. To me that's little better than just saying "tight enough." I try not to make the clamp too tight, but I wonder sometimes if there is minor slippage that I'm not seeing. What about very minor damage to the strings? Sometimes I clamp and can feel some abrasion on the string where I clamped. Does that mean it's too tight? I can imagine that affecting playability our durability much.
Is there any guideline that can be used to know if you're clamping too tight or not tight enough? Which is better, slightly too tight or slightly too lose?
Is there any guideline that can be used to know if you're clamping too tight or not tight enough? Which is better, slightly too tight or slightly too lose?