How to Change Guitar Strings
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change guitar strings
Follow the instructions below to change the
strings on an acoustic guitar:
The instructions below describe changing one string at a time which is
important to maintain the overall tension in your guitar.
| 1. Start with the low E string and begin reducing the tension in the string by turning the tuning knob. | |
| 2. Remove the guitar string from the tuning knob post and then remove the bridge pin with a guitar tool or non-abrasive set of pliers and pull the string from the bridge pin hole. | |
| 3. Insert the new string in the open bridge pin hole and insert the bridge pin pressing it in firmly. | |
| 4. Hold the bridge pin in place with your thumb and pull the string until the string ball end comes into contact with the bridge pin. | |
| 5. Pull the string to the tuning knob post and insert the string into the post. | |
| 6. Begin turning the tuning knob so that the post rotates in a counterclockwise direction when looking at the post from above. Be sure the string winds "down" the post. (The post should rotate in a clockwise direction for the G, B and High E strings) | |
| 7. It is recommended to use a quality guitar tuner when you are tuning your strings for the first time to make sure you do not tune the strings too tight. | |
| 8. Turn the tuning knob and increase the tension in the string slowly and carefully to reduce the risk of breaking the string. |
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