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Step  1: 

Loosen  the  string  to  be 

replaced. Carefully pull the pin out 
of the bridge using the pin remover 
slot  on  the  peg  winder.  You  can 
make this easier by pushing down 
on  the  end  of  the  string  prior  to 
pulling out the pin.

You can also use a set of pliers or 
wire  cutters  if  necessary.  Do  this 
with care, as the pliers can scratch 
the guitar or mark the pin.  

 

Suggested tools:

Changing Strings

Changing Strings on a Steel-string Acoustic

Needle nose pliers

Pegwinder with 
pin remover slot

Note:  change  one  string  at  a 

time  to  keep  the  tension  even  on 
the neck, unless you have a specific 
reason to remove all of the strings.  
It will also keep the bridge saddle, 
which  is  not  glued  in  place,  from 
sliding out of its slot.  Do not cut the 
strings off—this will jolt the neck.  
If necessary they can be cut once the 
string has been loosened.

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Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...How often you change them is a personal decision Professionals will often change them after every show However most normal players would find this an annoyance not to mention expensive An average pla...

Page 3: ...made to the guitar including adjusting the neck bridge or nut If you decide to use a gauge that is different than the gauge the guitar came with it might be a good idea to have these adjustments made...

Page 4: ...polish to bring the shine out of the finish Over time the fingerboard may get a layer of build up on it sweat and dirt from your hands Cleaning the fingerboard after you play will help to prevent this...

Page 5: ...our guitar regularly store your guitar where you have easy access The case is always a good idea You can also put your guitar on a floor stand or hang it from the wall These hangers and stands are qui...

Page 6: ...ers can scratch the guitar or mark the pin Suggested tools Changing Strings Changing Strings on a Steel string Acoustic Needle nose pliers Pegwinder with pin remover slot Note change one string at a t...

Page 7: ...en the string and you ll have to start again Step 3 Pass the other end of the string through the appropriate tuning peg Leave enough slack on the string so that it can be wrapped two or three times ar...

Page 8: ...on an electric guitar is much like changing strings on an acoustic guitar except for the bridge Instead of a set of bridge pins the strings are usually passed through holes in the back of the guitar...

Page 9: ...1 Tie a knot on one end of the unwound strings Step 2 Pass the unknotted end through the hole Step 3 Tie the end of the string as shown Step 4 Pull the string tight Now you are ready to pass the other...

Page 10: ...hem To prevent this follow steps 5 6 and 7 below Step 6 Tie a knot in the string Step 7 Pull the knot tight and you are ready to wind the string Note Thestringsonaclassicalguitarwillstretchconsiderabl...

Page 11: ...ments Catch him in his new band Queens of the Stone Age playing on his new signature model SA503TVL From Janes Addiction to the Red Hot Chili Peppers Dave Navarro has always been on the leading edge o...

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