E&A strings reversed..

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Michael Harrison Jr.

Will unwinding the E & A at the same time reduce enough pressure to let the soundpost fall, or should it be ok? I'd like to test this on my bass.

Lie the Bass down carefully and loosen the D and G slightly as well so the Bridge doesn't try lifting. The Post is held more by the G and D than the A and E but be careful of bridge movement while doing this. In the winter, the Post is usually tighter.