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Diagram 1
A. This shows a properly wrapped tuning pin. Notice the small end of the string that is sticking out and locked into place by the first wrap. Make sure that the string wraps around the pin at least three times so that tension is distributed and to assure enough friction to prevent the string from slipping. Too many wraps may cause the string to wind against the wood of the harp and prevent it from being correctly aligned with the bridge pin.
B. It is alright for the wound part of a nylon string to wind around the pin as long as the winding ends before the spot where the string needs to be cut. It is also alright if the windings stop before reaching the bridge, as long as they do cross the point where the sharping lever engages. When working with wrapped strings, be careful that you do not damage the windings. The very small knot at the top of the windings is especially important and occasionally fragile.
C. If the string is not wrapped at least three times around the tuning pin, the tuning pin will cause the string to either slip or break prematurely.
D. Monofilament strings can become frayed and develop thin spots due to the usage of sharping levers or, in some cases, age. A thin frayed string is weakened and will not last long.
E. If the nylon winding on a wound string become loose or breaks, the string will sound dull and may develop a buzz. As the unwinding worsens, the string becomes nearly impossible to play.
F. Sharp burrs may develop on bridges and can cut through a string quite easily. (See Deburring.)
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