Step 1. Thread It's often easiest to start with the instrument lying on it's back and the tuning post hole pointing upwards. Pass the string down thru the hole and pull it up and between the tuners towards the end of the peghead.

Step 2. Loop behind Run the squirrel around the tree...and towards the side you are going to add your string windings to. Wrapping those windings over the string will lock it in place. In the above picture I will add my windings on the outer edge towards the tuning key. NOTE: Nylon strings can be tied here to prevent slippage.