A beginner's guide to changing the strings on your acoustic guitar
A one-stop video containing all the information you will need to successfully replace the strings on your acoustic guitar. Aimed at the absolute beginner, but also contains some tips and tricks for more experienced players!
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Bookmarks:
0:00 Intro
0:33 When do you need to change your strings?
4:16 Choosing replacement strings
5:53 Choosing the correct string gauge
8:02 Phosphor bronze vs. 80/20 bronze
10:19 Plain vs. coated strings
12:47 Tools and materials you will need
19:01 Setting up your work area
19:58 Step 1: Removing the old strings - includes tips on servicing your tuning machines, nut lubrication and how to safely remove bridge pins.
30:00 Step 2: Cleaning up the guitar - use of GHS guitar gloss polish and Gorgomyte fingerboard/fret cleaner.
37:31 Step 3: Fitting ball ends of new strings into the bridge - includes a discussion of how the bridge pins anchor the strings against the bridge plate.
45:10 Step 4: Winding strings onto tuning machines and cutting off excess - step by step illustration showing the measuring and winding procedure for each of the six strings.
57:31 Step 5: Tuning guitar to pitch and stretching strings
1:02:03 How to keep your new strings sounding new!
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