Proper stringing technique for Fender Stringmaster?

[Marc Stone]

Still having tuning issues w my 56 Deluxe 8. Strings are high enough gauge/tension that should hold better. I stretch the strings a lot upon changing them.
I think I may incorrect in wrapping the strings over the tuner posts instead of under? Not enough break angle?
Will try that and also ordered replacement tuners in case the decades of use have worn the original Klusons.

Any other tips on proper method for stringing these and keeping the tuning stable?

Thx!

[Jack Hanson]

I have a circa '59-'60 (Studio) Deluxe 6-string. I wind the strings over the top of the posts, and it tunes up just fine. And stays there.

[Marc Stone]

yeah I guess it's not really possible to wind them under. I ordered some replacement Klusons

[Allan Revich]

yeah I guess it's not really possible to wind them under. I ordered some replacement Klusons

It’s definitely possible! On my Champ I have them tuned under. However, next time I change all the strings I will try turning over instead, to decrease the break angle off the nut.