
CHANGING STRINGS
Replacing guitar strings can remedy many problems involving poor sound. All strings can be changed
at once or strings can be changed individually. To change a guitar string, the old string should be
completely removed before attaching the new string. After the new string is attached, the guitar will
need to be re-tuned.
GUITAR STRING MAINTENANCE
Installing New Strings:
1.Remove the bridge pin of your guitar. Bridge pins can stick to the guitar, and may take some time
to get off;the edge of peg winder (available at any local music store) can be used to help.locate the
proper string to replace your old string. Then, from the end of the string that does NOT have a ball
at the end,feed the string through the bridge via the open hole exposed by removing
4. Begin to tune the string by winding the tuning peg until the desired sound is produced. After
reaching the desired tone, pull the string lightly. The string will go slightly out of tune. Readjust the
tuning peg until receiving the desired tone again. Repeat the process a few more times. This will
ensure that your string will stay in tune while playing.
5. You may cut off the excess string,but it is important to leave some excess still attached(about
¼-1inch) in case the guitar string needs to be restrung again.Remember,it is easy to cut more off
later,but impossible to add string back.
Removing Old Strings:
1. To remove a guitar string, find the tuning peg and tuning machine that the string is attached to.
Loosen the string by winding the tuning peg until the string has no tension.
2. Continue to wind the string loose until the string can be pulled loose from the top. The strings can
be pulled out via the bridge at the bottom of the guitar.
3. If you do not wish to use the old string again, you can cut the string near the middle of the strings
viawire cutters. If you choose to do this, be careful and hold the string securely next to the cut;
otherwise,the string will pop up and can potentially harm you.
the pin. Then, press the bridge pin back into place
gently with the slot facing forward, and while holding
your finger on the pin,run the string through until the
ball on the end of the string is flush to the bottom of
the pin.
2. Secure the string to the headstock via the tuning
machine. To do so, make sure the eye/hole of the
tuning machine is parallel to the neck/headstock of
the guitar. Feed the string through the eye of the
tuning machine and pull the string fairly taut. The
string should have a bit of slack (about 1-2 inches).
3. While holding the string taut, secure it to the tuning
machine by turning the corresponding tuning peg to
wrap the string around. For extra
security, route the string through itself on the initial wrap around (see diagram). - For treble strings
(G,B,E), wind the strings clockwise. For bass strings (E, A, D), wind the strings counter-clockwise.
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