How to Change Your Acoustic Guitar Strings | Fender

[@fender]

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[@shubhasharma649]

i have a problem..anybody can solve it plz.. when i changed my guitar string no 1 it sounds like no 2.. i tried to tune it with my mobile tuner app but all in vain it still sounds B.. now what should i do bcz of it i cant practice any more.. plz plz plz help me if u can..

[@nidhinath7559]

Which model is it

[@Adolfo_6O2]

Fender i

[@raynagachika146]

@@shubhasharma649 u should buy a new 1st string

[@neomaxizoondweebi]

Hey is it an 18 fret guitar? Is it gud for beginners

[@spaceraisin.]

It really makes you jump when your string just randomly snaps when you're tuning it... :(

[@Walamonga1313]

Did it really break? Or did it just like unravel at the peg and make a snapping sound? The latter happened to me and it scared me. If it really broke, try to tune it about 2-3 steps down so it doesn't get all of the tension from standard tuning right away. Then just raise and lower the pitch to stretch the strings. If that doesn't work maybe try another gauge?

[@spaceraisin.]

It actually broke. My guitar is strange anyway, as the strings are too near to the fretboard so it sounds really bad.

[@Plittleliarsforeva]

+Anna Chase Did you fix it after all? I just snapped it and I don't know where to geet the strings or anything

[@Plittleliarsforeva]

how long do did it take you to replace everything? and how much was the set?

[@Plittleliarsforeva]

***** I honestly feel like I'll end up messing the strings even more, I don't know what strings to get or anything, I barely got the guitar for my birthday and i tuned it too much. Can you help

[@zachary9738]

*tightening the high e* The high e: I’m going to do what’s called a pro gamer move

[@AGblueMetal]

True dat

[@lemonseeds5346]

I just did that lmao

[@lynneau1149]

not this just happening to me

[@girlofftheweb]

happened to me two days ago :(

[@morcon2224]

That was B for me

[@zain4019]

All of you who came here because you broke a string on your guitar...congratulations! You know why? Because you’re actually trying to learn the damn guitar! That’s awesome, truly. I hope you have many happy years playing this beautiful instrument:) Its so worth it.

[@logical_harm]

Thank you

[@dionysus3117]

Thank you. Today I wanted to pick up the guitar again because my dad isn't nagging me to do it anymore. So now it's fun.

[@hugomartinez6519]

@@dionysus3117 yeah, fun things aren't fun when you're forced to do it

[@hershey7770p]

i didnt tell my dad yet i hope i wont break the only spare string that i got with my guitar

[@KaRa-yj3tr]

In 4 years of playing I broke my first string... Forgot how to do it so Im back lmao

[@heyimspence7717]

Yeah my dumbass was turning the wrong string while tuning and was like “why the hell wont this change pitch?” So naturally I just kept turning it higher and higher and snapped a totally different string

[@rashmika9742]

That's such a mood. I've done that so many times 🤣

[@karvast5726]

I jist Bought my guitar yesterday and now i take it out of the case and a string just broke.and all the other ones don't keep tune..kind of the things that happens to only me ahzhfkzkbfkef

[@DeusEx3]

I was looking for this comment to make me feel better 👌

[@culturefilms2164]

I did that once when i was drunk at a party trying to tune lol.

[@manavsteel]

That just happened to me right now!!! 😭😭😭

[@BAILYFAN91]

You can tell he's been working at Fender for a while when he refers to the red as "Candy Apple" 😂

[@theultimatetime8029]

Yes 🤣🥰

[@CosmicTeapot]

Man, when he said that he threw me straight back to old relationship memories... Ex Gf: "Salmon, Peach, Bubblegum, Cherry, Rose, Fuscia, Watermelon, ..." Me: "Pink, pink, pink, pink, pink, pink, pink, ..." (Don't worry, that wasn't the cause of the break-up)

[@brianpinion5844]

you gotta have that down in interview , they dont play

[@skimbrungus7777]

"And by disposal I mean throw it on the floor" That's me

[@DonovanMariano]

Fr 😂

[@ezethapa1755]

and then poke your foot and bleef

[@michaelgoodridge462]

You'll regret that later when you're vacuuming.

[@sisco0304]

Yeah when your on the guitar floor line lol

[@Xxmeca421xX]

My cats favorite toy

[@elshabonneveras8769]

For anyone scared of the strings snapping, i put a cloth piece on top of all the strings, so if it snaps, the cloth stops the strings from flying

[@JoshuaBurton110213]

Awesome tip. I'll do that next time. Ty.

[@justjello7599]

You're a fucking god, 4 years onto playing guitar and I'm still terrified

[@lydialouise6849]

Are you a god? Like damn, never thought of doing that.

[@DanteLikesRock]

Smart. Nice.

[@Ironmanpwnz]

You’re gonna make it far in life man.

[@wc8246]

Just changed the strings on my guitar for the first time, it's had them on for at least 3 years. I had no idea how much of a difference it would make, it sounds fantastic. Really helpful video

[@therealmck13]

i just changed mine like an hour ago, i never realized how much rust had built up on them until i saw the new set. the sound is so much better, as it rings out much more, and they are cleaner sounding.

[@Rilez616]

Same I just thought I had a bad guitar, didn’t realize the strings sound so bad over time

[@Itsteeg]

You’re supposed to change them every 100 hours of play OR 3 months.

[@loganricherson]

@@Itsteeg depends on the type of strings. Elixirs basically last until they break

[@pickletarts8196]

now we’ll just need to wait for OP to return in 1 year to make a new-same comment about new strings..

[@name-ni3jc]

Instructions unclear. Ate the entire set of strings

[@dhwaneelkapadia3265]

You made my day I bursted in laughter

[@Wheezr]

why did i laugh

[@kimberlyperkins885]

😂😂😂

[@remi5429]

same

[@ruggo2941]

now this is epic

[@trap5413]

•You can do this with your guitar just sitting on your lap •You dont need to have your pins assigned to that specific string •You do not need to pre cut strings and there's no real advantage to doing it •You'll either need another string or you'll have less windings if you happen to pre cut your strings too short •Thinner strings can be wound several times so leave yourself more slack before winding thinner strings •You can change your strings all at once it doesnt have to be done 1 by 1

[@timentimentimen]

Thanks :)

[@hannahjames2264]

hey, these tips were really helpful since all i had were wire cutters and an old pair of pliers. I just changed all my strings successfully! thanks!

[@Sam-vy8ye]

I thought removing all strings at once could be bad for the guitar because there’s no tension to keep it from bowing

[@timbervandenhul9383]

@@Sam-vy8ye you're only removing the strings for a short time, don't worry. If you were going to leave the strings off for a little while, loosen the truss rod. BTW: have you ever seen how a Floyd Rose bridge can remove all of the string tension quickly without issues?

[@boywithhairlikethis]

Wait..do you need pins ?

[@ooocanon]

Legend says the strings are still on that floor to this day

[@rockodonnie]

hell yea

[@opskeone]

wow.. i'm such a noob. I thought i had to get a new guitar when I broke my string

[@LukeLittle-rt6sn]

Um.... U didn't know that?😂

[@joplontoc9207]

lol nice troll haaha

[@lovebaejins]

wow 😂

[@moonchild3558]

Tony Ops lmao same I thought I had to go to a professional to fix it

[@esmeecirolozano7618]

KV Palmer lol. I started laughing when I read this. Hahha. But nahh it's fixable. :D

[@pip3650]

Small tip for preventing your strings from snapping while tuning; never turn more than a quarter rotation on the peg at a time, if you go further, you’re likely to overcorrect, and there’s a higher chance of your strong snapping. If you’re ever unsure of if you’re too sharp or flat, play it safe and make the string flat. Not only does it help prevent strings from getting too tight and snapping, but it also tends to be easier and more accurate when tuning up being flat :)

[@ldhorricks]

theres no way you should be snapping strings while Re-stringing...Ive played for 50 years and I have never broken a string while stringing my guitars.

[@pip3650]

I’m not saying it’s guaranteed, I’m just saying sometimes, especially if it’s your first time attempting to string a guitar, you make mistakes and might snap a string. People that have had practice stringing guitars for decades weren’t exactly my target audience when I wrote this comment.

[@whitewalker608]

​​@@ldhorricksJust happened. e String snapped while re stringing before I could reach E4. Snapped at F3. 0.010 guage.

[@TomMS]

This comment section is a gold mine.

[@teefree8041]

I literally just said that minus the mine part

[@princeicio]

I get my strings from my cat's mustache.

[@KeyBrute]

I use my pubes

[@JacksonRig]

David Harrell Kkka Hhh HHere KkKittttyyy!!!

[@snail1896]

Sameee

[@mattg3537]

Oooooooooooooooooooooooo.... froggy wenacortenhedidridean... KkKkKKkKk... Crambone!

[@nesyakoudijs2576]

Lol

[@andrewcannon3195]

*NEVER EVER* cut your strings until you have all six wound onto the correct pegs in the correct order. That way if you make a mistake you're not left with a ruined set ;)

[@daniels1293]

oh how many times i've made that mistake

[@gwen8473]

Andrew Cannon nope just be careful

[@divelostmind]

wish i scrolled down to this comment earlier...

[@jarrett7774]

I actually found it easier when I cut the excess off first because I only had like 3/4 inch on the cutting end (which I crimped to a sharp bend to keep it in place) instead of like 6 inches getting in the way.

[@themisfit6495]

I actually made that mistake today but luckily it was not too short!

[@mikepadan6538]

I clean the fret board when I changed strings. it seems like the best opportunity

[@mexicanpsycho2399]

When I change them I’m gonna take them all off but neatly to clean the inside of my guitar as well

[@pasqualesebastiani6108]

Well great, I followed this video and now my house is on fire. Fucking great

[@emilylaidlaw2980]

What.... i dont even know how to start with that

[@Swangmich]

So did you throw your strings into the fireplace, and a chain of events lead to your house spontaneously combusting?

[@alrownie7655]

Wth, what does he mean that his house is on fire? Just because he changed a string and it went on fire? whaat

[@FreshMontano]

cong tv how old are you...

[@jazzy-yy3184]

How?

[@stalledimagination]

After playing guitar for 16 years, I can tell this is the best changing strings explanation I’ve ever seen , thanks dude

[@Scottocaster6668]

High Es are the most deadly. Safety glasses required, along side of band aids. Also, if you own a cat, remove it from the room!

[@AkshayKumarX]

Or put a towel on the fretboard while turning.

[@Scottocaster6668]

@@AkshayKumarX How would you be able to hear it? Good idea tho.

[@AkshayKumarX]

​@@Scottocaster6668 Take into account the target pitch either by ear or the tuner, pluck the string, apply towel on top and just tune up in small steps. Light gauge strings break easily but string breakage is not that common, its just the PTSD. If all hell is let loose, then the towel shall be our savior.

[@fenderstratguy]

Never tried this two at a time method before -- I just slack 'em up and then pull off all six strings at once. Same for electric. I've heard several techs say it's not a problem, and I've never had an issue. Guitars are subject to changes in tension all the time. They can take it; at least, I've never seen one that couldn't, and I've owned like 20 guitars. While my strings are off, I clean everything. Neck, headstock, body, everything. Unbelievable how much grunge builds up if you play in a warm climate like SoCal. There are countless brutal arguments on what you should use or not use to clean a fretboard. There is certainly not a consensus out there. I've tried plain water (Scott Grove), lighter fluid, wood furniture spray, Lemon Pledge, Orange oil, etc. I've gotten good results with all of these. The latest thing I've tried using to clean my fretboard is just a moist terry cloth wash rag that I've heated in the microwave for about 20 seconds. It's pretty warm when it comes out. That little steamy wash rag softens my greasy finger DNA and wipes it right off! It leaves my fretboard as clean as a whistle and costs virtually nothing. I'm not saying you should use this trick; I'm just saying what I have done and it has worked GREAT. I like to check my frets for wear while the strings are off. The last time I changed strings (did my 12-string last week), my 2nd fret had 3 serious wear dents in it. So I did a quickie fret dress since I have the whole StewMac refretting tool kit. I think it would have been very awkward to clean my neck or touch up those frets with some strings still attached. Once my board is clean and frets are dressed, I lay out the new strings and put them on in order...E A D G B e (fattest to thinnest). I pin one at a time like he does, and then put 'em through the hole leaving one finger between string and fretboard to give it some windup slack, and then I bend the excess backward. Then I wind em up. I do not trim my strings until they're wound on, but I may try that next time. It seems reasonable. I don't use a winder; I have one somewhere, but anymore I just wind 'em by hand. If I need to pry up a tight bridge pin, I just use a wire cutters (like that one he had) to gently coax 'em out of their holes. But I agree the strings should wind on neatly and not overlap because it's nice to have a linear result when you turn a tuning peg. Anyway, just one guy's humble field mouse opinion after playing for 33 years.

[@kolomi-p1u]

I ain't reading allat ( I read allat )😔

[@cecedavis5842]

Thank you so much! I’m new and have never changed my strings and don’t have a winder. Glad to know it might still work.

[@alnaqba4986]

Best guitar stringing method I've ever seen. Very clear instruction, delivered well. A good teacher. I prefer the clipping the strings over doing the process with them full length. That could result in eye injury. This is a much safer method. Great job!

[@elsa6000]

just wear safety goggles

[@pockergodl6850]

Title: “how to change acoustic guitar strings” *starts video with electric guitar playing*

[@laurenl4620]

My E string snapped in my face while I was winding it 😭

[@Niko-ss5kd]

lol

[@tvrath]

Thank god it was not a G string!

[@rigouribe4242]

ha

[@Bones09990]

Lauren L Same thing here 😢

[@sanandkrishnan9172]

Me too

[@DannyHauger]

I've been putting string on for 20 years by putting the WHOLE string length through, and cutting after... I tried it this way, it did take longer, but it was a neater process. Thanks!

[@C.K.Productions]

Do you have any advice for somebody who has never changed strings before? I’m really scared of messing up and accidentally winding them on the wrong way, or damaging my guitar.

[@BobHicks137]

..if you gently push the string back down it's hole just a little, the pegs come loose real easy, no need for prying!

[@samsfingerstyle3200]

this comment helped so much thanks!

[@BobHicks137]

you're welcome... play on!

[@coolestto]

Alternatively, if you can fit a finger or two in the sound hole you can push the pegs up from inside the guitar.

[@RossWasTaken]

I didnt realised that they are just hanging underneath the sound hole, nice tip

[@dillonallison5744]

Wow that makes alot of sense I'll put away my flathead screwdriver now lol thanks man

[@cayla4783]

Thank you, this was a very helpful tutorial! I replaced all six of my strings (including a broken one) for the first time today after watching this video. A+ teaching and very simple to do

[@noahandrews8065]

WARNING: Do not pre cut the strings that's just stupid never do that

[@FattyMateo]

Noah Andrews why?

[@noahandrews8065]

FattyMateo because if you mess up ur done and u have no more string lead left but if you just pull it all the through and then cut it it is way easier and safer

[@tdunster2011]

if you do it as per the video you actually have too much string on the machine heads anyway. Three winds on each machine head is plenty.

[@seanlincoln77]

I measured and cut 2"from the machine head and they turned out purdy

[@RiversofMusic]

Noah Andrews I just spent 3 hours struggling because I cut the strings 😂 oopsie

[@davidcook581]

I have had my acoustic guitar for bout 4 years and have had a broken string for 3 and I watched this video and confidently restrung my guitar in minutes. Super easy and helpful thank you. Now to tune it

[@dxdelafu]

This is probably the best re-stringing video on KZbin. Cutting to length prior to tightening makes a big difference. Using this method I’ve never broken a string while tightening.

[@compallanzzzz5277]

Why am I looking at this my brokeass don't have a guitar

[@eric_t123]

Dinámica 12 Gg to be prepared when you eventually get a guitar

[@hayatburak9252]

Compallan Zzzz one can still hope

[@TokyoKazama]

Just get the strings, ha. They cost about 6 bucks.

[@ranger9047]

Get one on Facebook or something for like $50, like I did

[@compallanzzzz5277]

Ranger90 update: i own 4 takamines and and 1 hofner bass

[@bakirh2]

I bought brand new strings two hours ago and did just like you said and I broke them, thanks

[@gabrielhung400]

Same

[@realityjunkie09]

@@gabrielhung400 i dont know abt tune...but i got it perfectly

[@sabrina3138]

LMAOOO😂😂😂😂

[@YASxYT]

lmao

[@fullmetalx225]

this video is really bad

[@MadsBoldingMusic]

You can buy string sets, where the strings come in individual envelopes inside the box - Elixir strings generally do that, and I think that it would help you a lot as a color blind. They're generally great strings too :)

[@andrewfyakim525]

Thank you Fender, for a nice 6 minute video!.... I'm not sure why some of the others think they need 30, 40 + minutes to show the same information... I've been changing strings since the 1970's, but at my present mental capacity, I still watch re-watch you video to make sure I do it right! ☺... By the way, I have a LOT of guitars. Two of my favorites are my Telecaster and my Fender Acoustic-electric...

[@austinpeters7914]

The time and energy it took for y’all to make this DIY video is very much appreciated! I snapped my 1st string (string) before watching this. Lol.

[@JaneNayes]

TIP: If your bridge pegs won't come out, you can put your hand in the guitar and push them up/out from inside.

[@javiehr]

Matman Azure well theres no actual difference on replace all strings at once or two at a time just a preference. in fact im sure most people remove all strings at once then replace. i guess my point is that this tip is very handful

[@BHeld-sf5em]

Thanks dude, now my hand is stuck inside the guitar

[@traviesohombre5145]

Akenzie I've been told by an authorized repairer not to, unless you've got the neck pinned down. But I did spend 1000-3500 on each of my guitars, so i'm not risking it

[@じゅげむ-s6b]

i needed to use the handle of my pliers to push that shit out. my fingers hurts from all the poking

[@vitro7970]

So I changed my strings for the first time. Everything went well. When I went to put it away, keep in mind I didn’t cut the remaining piece of string at the tuning peg, so I grabbed my guitar from the neck, then I touched the headstock forgetting I didn’t cut the string completely. Guess what? The High E String literally PUNCTURED my palm. That was very damn painful... Blood just started comin out ha... that hurt a lot 😂

[@Param10kaushik]

Thanks for ruining my day.

[@thecatladytm7172]

Yeah i had a similar situation just because the clipped part of the high e was pointing upwards. I didn't bleed much or anything, just had a very surprising prick in my palm and a drop of blood. I bent it downwards and have been a lot more careful after that.

[@prestige3462]

I hope you didn't give up and now are decent at guitar?

[@waynevoyles2163]

Luckily for you it was your hand for me my eye

[@adityanamdev221]

@@waynevoyles2163 are you alright??!

[@darkchoco6807]

I broke my E string today To see if I still feel pain I focus on the pain (the pain when snapping a guitar string) The only thing that's real Definitely a Johnny Cash Hurt parody.

[@darkchoco6807]

@flyingwhale The old familiar sting

[@japanesebreakfast4982]

@@darkchoco6807 Tried to snap away and sing But I remembered every string...

[@darkchoco6807]

@@japanesebreakfast4982 I really like your username. Fuckin' adorable.

[@japanesebreakfast4982]

​@@darkchoco6807 Lol. Thank you!!

[@nyashachikomwe8255]

What have I become, without my high E string 😭

[@michaelursu]

The video I come back to every 6 months.

[@BrooklynSailorBoy]

Excellent instruction. One thing: It's only at the END of the video, about 5:46, that you say "...you want to have your first winding ABOVE the inserted string on the peg and the second below..." If I am understanding you correctly, should that not have been mentioned when doing the low E string...at the beginning? Thank you.

[@ytubeanon]

instructions were unclear, I've lost a lot blood acrosst my body... send help

[@slayallthedeamons]

First timer, eh?

[@WhiteBoisBeLike]

ytubeanon I guess the High E got you didn't it😂

[@spillthechai9321]

Joshua Vincent changing right now high e got me in the palm of my hand

[@FutureAbe]

can you do this while eating a burger?

[@vikkc7071]

good answer

[@martinpatootie4130]

That's very american if you ask me 😂

[@squishyfishyempire9027]

As long as there’s no *string* cheese

[@iwasoncecool1591]

Wrong channel

[@caligraphy6497]

Why?

[@themisfit6495]

Thank you so much! I always had a hard time with the high strings, you made it so easy and straight to the point.

[@patriciathorpe5569]

Out of all the videos I have watched on this, yours is by far the easiest and most straightforward. Thank you for keeping it simple and to the point.

[@mister.b3896]

Been at my gig as a guitar repair guy for about a week, on my lunch now with a fender acoustic on my bench, hope this video helps me out!

[@WithinCellsInterlinkd]

Just a heads up, instead of cutting the string just loosen it and pull it off, that way you have a string in case you need one for later.

[@ProgressMediaProd]

Hoarder.

[@redmaple2291]

not really ideal to reuse old strings.. they get replaced for a reason.

[@WithinCellsInterlinkd]

Zom beck Well if your like me and dont live close to a "music" store, its always nice to have one just in case until you get a new one, of course its not ideal, but its a temporary solution :)

[@avocadotoast114]

niklas arnell actually im a guitarist and you replace them because they start to turn into another material and that can *infect* all the other parts in your guitar and ruin it that's why you need brand new ones

[@glennso47]

I'm sure the guitar store will thank you as they collect your money for the new strings.

[@jeffyuu]

I was tracking pretty well up until that last bit of "oh, by the way" detail about overlapping the strings that are unwound but not overlapping the strings that are wound? That completely spooked me into finding a different instructional video.

[@lilmiss33]

Hahah exact same!

[@gigsandbusking8959]

*Don't cut string before hand*, the thin strings are slippy and cutting 1 1/2 machine heads distance on thin strings will give you out of tune half way through your set, wind lots on your thin strings to ensure they don't slip

[@akmazaary9197]

Gigsand Busking i do precut. make it easier to thighten the string without the sticking up string

[@jallenps7]

First time changing my guitar strings because I always brought my guitar to the music store... Very helpful video.

[@Hockeyjew702]

Been playing guitar for 13 years, found this very helpful. Just stringed up my Taylor, Scarlet.

[@Howl_3DN]

Been a long time I’ve had the strings just hadn’t gotten to it. Followed this vid and works like a charm. Guitar sounds great. I might’ve left a just a bit too much on the 6th string since it’s so thick with multiple winds but it still worked out well. Should’ve done this a while ago

[@fender]

Glad to have been a help, Mark! Rock on! 🤘🎸

[@PIC.M_CHANNEL]

@@fender supporting here in the Philippines

[@rb1003]

Sooo scared of them snapping

[@veeshead]

Robert Brown the only reason that they would snap would be if they are higher than pitch. Keep a tuner close by.

[@vernelnavarette9082]

I overbend the 3rd string of my acoustic guitar and it snap out of existence

[@aperson6292]

I haven't changed my strings in over a year and when I finally did I snapped three high e strings.

[@e1iseo]

this video isn’t that accurate tbh

[@beckongrace369]

I've paid to have my guitar strings changed for over 20 years. Thank you sooo much, as of this moment, I just changed them on my own for the first time. Now to tuning my treasured 62 Martin d28 I've not touched on a couple of years bc it needed new strings

[@staszeks8260]

Brilliant , best string change technic I came across on KZbin , fast and easy, thanks

[@debasishg9]

I always keep the old strings safe. Incase the new ones snap 😂

[@SpoinkusSquirts]

Purchase Ernie Balls mate. Best ones around- they never go ‘dull’.

[@willyorkmusic467]

This guy doesn't know what he's talking about. 1. It's okay to take every string off at once, it's not gonna affect your guitar in any way 2. It doesn't really matter which bridge pin you use for which string 3. You should never, ever, EVER cut the string before winding it around the machine head, because that can mess things up big time (I know from experience) 4. He doesn't really tell you how to wind the string around the machine head

[@myfavsandlikes7478]

Yeah I just accidentally cut my G string too short and now it wont fit in the hole. Edit: I promise i only realized how wrong this sounds after writing it...

[@Kennethgr8]

+Myfavsandlikes hahahaha

[@devinharrison7146]

@@myfavsandlikes7478 I don't get it

[@broah2126]

This is true so thanks for telling me but, why are you watching a tutorial when you already know how to?

[@dragonballzkai9283]

Thank you so much brother! I was worrying about those damn bridge pins lol

[@FFlover2012]

My guitar string (String 4, D) snapped while I was tuning it. For some reason, the electric tuner I was using kept saying that the string was between either E or G. So frustrating, I tuned it so much that it snapped. >.< Left a huge red scar down my arm. Then I watched this video and managed to get the new string back on. As you can tell, I'm a complete amateur guitarist, lol.

[@yvon3077]

Same thing happened to me not 10 minutes ago :)

[@FFlover2012]

***** WE CAN BE STRING SNAPPING BUDDIES :D

[@yvon3077]

:DDD

[@DrakeBaarda]

I had the low E snap off and hit me in the face...

[@Usmc90805]

my high E snapped just now. lol good thing my cat like reflexes dodged the string.

[@exodus-wz8he]

I feel like this is the most wholesome and incredible comment section on KZbin with everyone trying to help eachother :)) I jus learnt how to restring guitar’s properly recently and I love that everyone’s in the exact same boat as me :)

[@richardmessinajr2166]

Thank you. I grew up in a family of guitar playing starting with my great grandmother with old fashion baptist gospel to my maternal uncles playing lynard skynard, ac dc, ozzy etc. In all those years i never watched any of them string their guitars which they did often and i never had to do it myself. i watched this video cause my mom bought my 7 yr old son his first guitar and one of the strings became very loose. I appreciate your video being to the point and so simple to follow.

[@gabrielrf1]

I’ve watched this more times than I care to admit

[@sicariusperemo3789]

Instead of cutting the string ends off, just wiggle them till they break, that way you wont have that sharp edge, and that gives it the professional look of perfect stringing :)

[@PurebredMuttsBand]

3:15 for attaching string to the peg in case anyone else didn't care to watch him wind destring and attach the new ones to the bridge

[@bernadettegorman9975]

Excellent short simple precise video. Been playing for years,and decided to change my own strings as it’s expensive to send out. Such a helpful video. TY

[@devanshuverma7838]

Here I am once again, changing strings to this awesome video.

[@dashinggaspar8042]

Best advice I can give is cut your strings, however not to the extent he does. Make sure you still have a bit more than you need just in case. Another is to consistently make sure the string doesn't unwind itself while simultaneously holding it down just below the nut at the head stock. It's tricks]y but once you eventually get it wound up be VERY slow with how you tune it and give your guitar time to adjust to the new strings. Take a few breaks in between and go slowly and eventually you'll be fine. :)

[@joeyyjames]

yeah thanks for spending two fucking seconds on the two thinnest strings and an important step

[@kickthejamz]

Joseph James instructions sucked ass everytime I try to tighten the strings they overlap but when he did it they didnt and he doesn't explain what to do to not get them to overlap

[@israelmoreno3620]

I’m a Mexican’t and I got it the 1st time........:: you guys should stick to building spaceship 🚀 and curing aids

[@sanderaser8886]

Israel Moreno dude stop being so ignorant. Not everyone hates you because of your race honey.

[@jordansonofsimon3393]

Israel Moreno And you should stick to tacos and cheap labour

[@vickomf]

Joseph James thank you. I’m glad i wasn’t the only one pissed because of that.

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

I hadn't even had my guitar for a week and I managed to break one of the strings. 😞

[@mrghostranger3292]

Chill the fuck out lady there only 25 cents

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

***** ...I do though. Lol

[@peterlabwire]

they’re

[@logical_harm]

I broke the high E on my first day 😢

[@RhinoceroNpwr]

@@logical_harm The same thing happened to me, makes me feel a little bit better that I’m not the only person that’s happened to

[@Arty_Mester]

Ok so I got this old guitar from my brother. And the strings hadn’t been changed in probably a decade. And a friend of mine gave me new strings and told me to be very careful because when he first tried to restring his guitar he went through the three packs. So I planned to watch like 40 videos before I tried. Then I abandoned that plan and watched this one and just kind of got the gist of it. And I actually did it!! I didn’t break any strings and they are all in the right spot!! Anyway just wanted to share cuz I’m proud of myself 😃

[@twinphill900]

Excellent tutorial, thank you. I watched your video twice, then changed the strings. What a satisfying feeling 👌

[@legalman2891]

The day you can't found new strings because the shop is closed You'll understand that it wasn't a good idea to cut the old ones.

[@ROSCOEV]

What does he mean for the unwound strings? 5:40

[@Tyonne]

Did you ever find out?

[@aaronn1397]

unwound strings are the silver ones

[@aaronn1397]

the bronze colored guitar strings are wounded with another material.

[@petetarianga2657]

wow thanks this was very helpful!, now my mum doesn't need to know I accidentally snapped her guitar string.. Thanks for saving me from a week of grounding.......

[@georgerose5796]

Ive been playing guitar for years and I ALWAYS come back to this video every time I change my guitar strings lmao. #TeamNeverLearnBaby!

[@cwl206]

Thanks to your video we changed our whole set of acoustic strings. so much easier than we expected! Thanks! Liked and subbed!!

[@douglasfreeman3229]

Very good video. Exactly what I was looking for, after decades of sloppy stringing. Thanks guys.

[@guitarwithbob]

I always find that if you put a kink in the string by the ball end it helps to keep the end of the string in the perfect place against the bridge plate and prevents the bridge pin from popping out. Also very halloween themed "candy apple ball end" good job! Thanks for the video 👍

[@abigailmcelroy5335]

It does on the thinner strings. I definitely did that. Way too much experience in restringing badly and having some knowledge of wire wrapping jewelry as a teen. But be extremely careful. Very thin strings break very easy! Slight bend. Very slight.

[@abigailmcelroy5335]

Also guitar with Bob I had never seen kinks so bad on the thick bass strings as with Taylor. Oh well they weren't going to come out.

[@guitarwithbob]

@@abigailmcelroy5335 Thanks so much for the response. Really appreciate it. Keep up the great work.. 🙌

[@ohheydarciemae1121]

"and by disposal, I mean... just throw em on the floor." hahaha that was cute :D

[@Melodias102]

Thank you very much. This was very short, understandable and easy to apply. Loved the video!

[@gilcortezdfw]

Thanks. I really enjoyed this tutorial. Very easy to understand. I'll use this as my guide next time I change my guitar strings. Gil from Texas

[@ratnoh]

1:39 Mostly I just use pliers and pull the pin out of its place. It wont harm the guitar just turn and pull and it should come loose.

[@ch1c711]

I use keys

[@mcbigswig1569]

1. Unless you're doing something else besides just changing strings, change one string at a time, (this helps to keep the neck straight and holds the intonation longer). 2. When you remove a string, use a lead pencil on the nut grooves so your strings slide easier and aren't prone to hanging, for better in-tune playing. 3. Put three finger under the string once you get it past the nut, two fingers for the G and D strings due them being furthest away), before putting the STRINGS into the peg winders, to give yourself enough string length for a couple of winds around the peg before the string is in tuning range. 4. Put the pegs with the holes facing horizontal to the guitar as your looking down the neck. Put the string in so it has to turn at a 90 degree angle, then turn up away from the guitar, bring the string back, then go under the string and bring upward and over, then tighten. Then start winding the string tighter, (always towards the inner part of the guitar. This will give you a nice loop that will keep the string from slipping. 5. Bend about a half inch of the excess wound strings up top before you cut them, so they don't unravel. (I actually do this to all of them just to keep in the habit) 6.Tune & Play - Enjoy!

[@carter358]

Be careful if you cut the string before winding, especially if you tune below concert pitch. I always wind first and leave plenty of slack in case I want to go down a half-step or a step. Also, always tune up to the note. If you go past the note, go back down and then go up to it.

[@SpencerLuxBurton]

Had to come back and watch this to double check that im doing this right. Been playing for years and it still helps to check the basics.

[@Shawna-xz9vl]

Bro your the coolest. Direct approach. No non sense like other tutorials. Plus your vibe is good. Peace

[@phoebe4895]

“And by disposal I mean just throwing them on the floor” 😂

[@srujju6383]

The string which breaks easily.. High E:it's me...

[@tsfurlan]

Cutting the strings seems unnecessary, is there a reason for it?

[@clareivers]

More string sales for Fender? I'd be keeping them for spares! :)

[@zechen4009]

Thomas Furlan k imo, if u dont cut them its hard to take them out. cuz the top part is curly, if u pull them out from the bottom they don't really go through the hole.

[@tsfurlan]

Zechen Cai thanks, makes sense.

[@innerpull]

can help keep them tidy for removal instead of whipping and nicking your nice guitar finish.

[@XIII1013]

don't u unwind them and get it in a straight line then pull it out? it wont be curly that way

[@javieralexandersg]

I had been changing my guitar strings the bad way all my life, thanks for this video! thumbs up

[@flipstricksfliptricks9386]

i just picked up a guitar for the first time, spent about 2 minutes tuning and the string snapped, confidence is through the roof

[@car5559]

Update: just broke my guitar

[@marcelwilliamson7384]

No problem just throw it on the floor behind you

[@mistam.3764]

If your new to this like i am, I give extra slack just in case! Your first few string changes will be uncomfortable and awkward, sometimes even terrifying! Do not panic friends, trust your insticts and get er done ❤

[@karinderyeah]

5.2 Million People don’t know how to change a string ☹️😂

[@ZAsrm]

I was just given an old guitar that did not see the light of the day in over 40 years, it was in desperate need of new strings, thanks for the vid.

[@fender]

We strive to make this page a resource for all musicians.. 🎶 Glad we could help!

[@jarnold5032]

Awesome tutorial, easiest way I have ever changed strings where have you been all my life😅

[@OverwatchNerd]

First timer for a string breaking. I got a heart attack

[@purpleboygamerx]

My Higher E String Just Broke 3 Minutes Ago And I Came Across This Video

[@nathanielbg]

I personally never clip strings, taking them off or putting them on, let's say one breaks and I don't have another pack on hand...well I'd be screwed, so I don't clip, so I can re use an old one if needed.

[@skylarlunaaphroditeparadis4991]

dude guitar strings are like five bucks but then again I do the same thing with old bass strings

[@limjiahui9185]

I literally just finished tuning and replacing the string that broke and then when I go to tune the next string it breaks and I am so ANGRY EHJDJDDDJDIKDJSJEIUJEJSJ 😡

[@darkninjamandelta]

Thank you fender, now I'm going to start my first three month lesson :D

[@fender]

Right on 🤘🎸