String Changing Quick Lesson

Quick lesson on how to change your acoustic guitar strings

[@numbercruncher88]

You ask a good question. I have heard many different answers. Our craftspeople in the factory have told me time and time again that there is nothing wrong with removing all the strings at once. I used to alternate one at a time 6,3,5,2,4,1. As Dave suggests, clipping all 6 strings at once also lets you clean up the guitar and make other adjustments if needed. The bit of relaxation from removing the strings is not an issue. Thanks!

[@AL3K00]

please someone help me I can't find anything related to my problem on the internet. I have an electro-acoustic guitar and bronze strings. The pegs are white, idk if that's bone or what. The bridge is a wooden, pinless bridge. I need to know if I can put bronze strings in this guitar, And if so, How do I tie the bronze strings to the pegs? (Remember it's not the metal pegs you see in most videos..) Thank you, and sorry for the ignorance and the bad english... I prefer searching before asking..

[@jfq722]

What about th concept of not removing the strings all at once? Isn't thre a neck ension issue at that point? Not doubting you - cause you do work for Martin after all.

[@numbercruncher88]

Your best bet is to call the Customer Service line at Martin Guitar. 610-759-2837 and ask for Customer Service. Be ready to email them pictures of the guitar, pegs, and bridge.

[@Bulldog458]

Not with an acoustic really. The change shouldn't last long so it shouldn't affect it. The only time you'll need to worry about that will be when you are tuning a guitar with a tremolo system like a Strat.