Stringing a Classical Guitar

[@user-ri3iz3mj9x]

After scrolling through several annoying videos on restringing the classical guitar, I stopped looking after viewing this one. The speaking style is slow and relaxed enough (without all the macho "guitar lingo"), so one can actually follow what's being explained. Following these nicely explained instructions, I know I can easily and correctly restring my guitar--no stress! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@maplestreetguitars]

Thank YOU for watching! Moreover, we are glad to know that the video has made your life a little easier! Cheers, Lindsay @ Maple Street Guitars

[@MarkOreskovich-x8v]

THE most thorough, and therefore helpful, video on nylon string changing! George, you are a craftsman! I recently purchased a nylon string guitar, and I watched multiple videos yesterday…all hid the close-up knot perspectives, so I gave up in frustration. This video, from a true teacher, helps me enormously. Thank you!

[@maplestreetguitars4875]

Thanks for all of your kind remarks! Indeed, the knotting of strings involved in a nylon string guitar restring can be daunting and frustrating; but, as is true of many such exercises, anyone can do this with a little practice. ;-) Regardless, we're glad to know that you found the video helpful, and thanks for watching! - Lindsay Petsch @ Maple Street Guitars

[@shanefrank3281]

I've watched more than 10 videos and I had an issue with all of them but this video is flawless. Thank you!

[@maplestreetguitars]

You're most welcome! We are so glad to know that this video was helpful. Thanks for watching! - Lindsay @ Maple Street Guitars

[@donnaz6069]

This is the best video on KZbin for changing classical guitar strings - thank you SO MUCH!

[@joq702]

Thanks - I used your method and it is qute consistent. I think the double twist for the tuner pegs is the very best and easiest way. It was really easy to repeat without much effort. You covered it quite well as well.

[@Titus2.3-5]

Thanks so much for explaining in detail and showing in detail the detail work. That is what it is all about. My first restring is a success!

[@maplestreetguitars]

Excellent! So glad that it helped

[@lealajew8004]

I am a beginner in restringing and found your site exactly what I needed. Simplicity, detail and informative. I started with another video and then found yours. It is a gem find!

[@charlesstone4523]

Thank you. This is my go to video for stringing my nylon string guitar.

[@rjwilliams4571]

Of all the many videos for restringing a classical guitar, I find this one is the best. Please do a video for a 12 hole bridge. Thanks.

[@AlMarconiOfficial]

Try this one - :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6qooJ9_rbR-jrc

[@fraserwing8744]

Fantastic video. I love the amount of pertinent technical knowledge, it's absolutely necessary but often largely lacking in so many "instructional" videos.

[@bernardinowernergamonalvas2124]

Very good my dear friend..congratulation I like it..

[@papavizion8893]

Awesome tips thank you.

[@maplestreetguitars4875]

We're glad to know that you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@_MomtallicA_]

Wasn't sure whether the 1st and 6th wound opposite of the rest... Also, couldn't figure out why my top string barely had any tension...followed you exactly...your 2 loops (at the roller) seem to have done the trick! Great tips!Thanks!

[@alexcantelou2469]

Gem of a video. Insightful and concise. Cheers!

[@presbyterian8603]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@maplestreetguitars]

You're most welcome, and thanks for watching!

[@jrsmoots]

Excellent demo!!

[@ORClimber]

Simple and excellent method! thanks!

[@BradleyThomasbassman]

Great video George! This is very different than what I learned in the 1970's. Thanks for posting!

[@ralphmackay6635]

Such an excellent video. The best I've seen.

[@paulemmerson3686]

Thanks George! Great

[@Kim-yl7yg]

Thank you George , that was the best demo. I also, found the possible reason my A or D strings unravel and break at the tie bar after 3 weeks.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Ball End Strings might help

[@olavtorget4694]

Great video and method! Thanks a lot, this will be my way of doing it from now on!!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

I use Ball End Strings which make restringing a Snap

[@annaleblanc9890]

Great joj george iagree this was best video for string classical guitars thank you 0:09

[@Tom-bm7mm]

Great video. Thanks a lot!

[@chrishayhurst163]

Thanks for this. I've been playing a nylon string for years, and every time I restring it, I always try something new, and most methods have a lot of convoluted ties and what not. Your method appears to be very fast, easy, and effective. Going to try this tomorrow because the restring I did the other day using composite strings (which sound horrible to my ear) is not to my liking.

[@jimgeorger4452]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@michellethompson2738]

very professional - I like it.

[@gilbertherrera2113]

Thank you sir you explained everything well. God bless

[@timsmith8489]

I use the loosely wound end at the bridge, but pull it through far enough that the loosely wound part through that the loosely wound part is not at all involved in the knot and goes away when I trim away the excess.

[@Arny2007]

Thank you very very much. This system worked.

[@LB-ll7kb]

Thank you George!

[@ianrichardson3968]

Have to say I've not seen this method of attaching strings to the machine heads. Next time one is due a restring I'll do it this way because it's easier, quicker and they are not gonna come loose either. And it's quite neat as well. Bridge end I was taught to tuck the tags under the adjacent string. I still do it that way because it looks neater, although it takes a bit longer..not much though once you're used to it. And I'm now wondering how this method might work on steel string guitar tuners..? I'm gonna try that next time I restring one. If you don't try different ideas you don't learn anything..

[@buenosaires5]

Many tks for this! Very usefull!

[@lagomez3188]

Nice one! Thanks 👍

[@davidklepinger4809]

Thanks, George. My trusty Alhambra thanks you as well. Cheers!

[@vincetarver8742]

Now I know. Thanks George.

[@chrisdaglis320]

Like others, I learned another way years ago. I have since tried your method and have found it an easier and more secure way. Thanks for the great video! An unrelated question: where can I get a (leather?) guitar neck rest like the one in this video??

[@maplestreetguitars]

Thanks for your kind words! As for the neck rests, they actually came from some kind of firearm store. I believe they may have been gifted to us.

[@guitarista666]

Fast and secure, that's the ticket.

[@banjercat]

Great video! May I ask what you use on your nails?

[@Techknowverse]

I have seen it this way , and another way, and yet, I know a third way.

[@flintdavis2]

Thanks

[@princeicio]

Why can't you tie the nylong strings just like the bass strings on the bridge?

[@maplestreetguitars]

As the nylon strings are unwrapped, it is much easier for them to slip, particularly if they are affixed with a basic tie. Whereas, the wrapping of the bass strings introduces friction/resistance that assists the string in self-anchoring or locking, even in a basic knot. Of course, to be very clear, this is not the only approach one could take in restringing a nylon string guitar! For example, we've definitely seen some folks anchor the strings as you suggest, and some prefer to knot and melt the strings (to create ball ends of a sort). This method is simply our recommended approach based many years of stringing, servicing, and selling nylon string guitars. In any event, we hope the video was helpful, and thanks for watching!

[@raymondclarke5106]

What happens if I don't have a bridge

[@davidpatrick1813]

Wow, what is the name and model. You said made in CA .. I've been looking for American made in America nylon ... what is it? I was looking at old guild

[@robamaral9089]

👌

[@Dave72760]

The slinky end of the E string (and sometimes the A) is NOT for the tie block. Ive had string sets that specially tell you that.

[@c_farther5208]

12:10

[@danielpleitez-martinez7638]

Why not loop the string eat the bridge twice?

[@TayambaMwanza]

Bill gates is doing guitar lessons now? Joking, but you resemble him a little, thanks for the video.

[@rproctor83]

Just changed my nylons for the first time in years, very dull strings. I ordered the same hard tension strings, got all the way to the high e string and realized they sent me two b strings, what a joke!

[@maplestreetguitars]

That's a bummer! Unfortunately, stuff like that happens on rare occasions. I once opened up a set of electric guitar strings from another company and the A-string was double wound for a quarter of its length! We hope you'll give them another shot, we use them as our house string here and they serve us well.

[@kanker5256]

this is BAD

[@ic_1234]

why

[@kanker5256]

@@ic_1234 because this method of stringing guitars: 1. is BAD for sound quality, propagation, damping... etc, sound physics. 2. utterly destroys the bridge. you are supposed to either knot and pad them behind the bridge. and pass the string straight through. or use ball end strings, which are the only acceptable way. paco de lucia talked about this too.

[@ic_1234]

@@kanker5256 ok thanks for answering!

[@kanker5256]

@@ic_1234 if you need more explanations (real talk, proof, experiments) etc, you can ask. glad to chat, too