As a new bassist, the Planet Waves Bass Pro String Winder/Cutter was the first tool I grabbed! It cuts your old strings off, stretches and winds your new strings, and trims off the excess. It's the perfect addition to the bass player's gigbag!

Decent idea, just cheaply made. I bought this for my 5 string bass and found that the handle unscrews itself when taking strings off. Plastic is cheap and not made for the long haul. String cutter does work though again its not made for longevity. On the plus side it does do away with having to carry an extra tool around. Save your money and look for a custom made winder made from quality materials.

I love this thing!! compared to using pliers, and my hand, this cuts my string-change time in half! The cutter is strong, and simple, and cuts trhough my 0.130's with ease. No edges, means nothing to dull, just shears through the windings in one easy action! I keep one in each of my cases, and one with my tools.

these things are worth every penny. Can clip the heaviest of strings, and twist perfectly. They rock.