The BEST Way to Change Your Guitar Strings

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[@MartyMusic]

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[@roberto3262]

Hey Marty! I have a question... I was taught to make a half rotation with the string around the peg and pull it up between the peg and the string. When you toiiighten it (lol), it "locks" the string in to help prevent slipping. It is the right way? Is it a personal preference thing? Just curious because you didn't mention it at all. It seems to be working for me since I've been doing it for years. But I'm just wondering 🤔 GREAT vids by the way! Thanks for all your tips! ✌

[@jaquarius5700]

How many strings do you think you have broke Marty?

[@rancidfarts8993]

Nice hat who dresses you? Your mommie

[@iancunningham1744]

@@roberto3262 eerie hi

[@aubpetro8032]

Right on time, broke a string 11 minutes after you posted this haha

[@raspberryterrapin]

just broke mime earlier and then he posts this, right on time, have never restrung so thanks marty

[@rubengriffith9661]

Me too

[@raspberryterrapin]

@CYB3R2K30 yeah life's been pretty hard ever since 😪

[@hunterirvine5740]

Leave it to someone with the username "brm" to turn a convo about guitar strings depressing.

[@johncalloway5093]

I had no idea that changing strings was such an involved process. I usually just unwind the old ones and slap the new ones on.

[@robharris6874]

That`s exactly what you do bud !!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@nesta8518]

Includes paid promotion. I’m sad to feel that’s the way this channel has gone... been learning from Marty for years, but not for a year or so

[@txhellrazor4765]

I wish I could just slap my guitar and they magically put there selves on

[@johncalloway5093]

@@txhellrazor4765 It takes a bit of discipline, but you'll get there.

[@BigStrath]

@@nesta8518 you’re sad that someone who has given you so many free lessons is making a living?

[@svendwann2862]

Marty: toolkit, table and a sponsership. Me/others:back of a small car with a pair of nail clippers

[@mikeg.9238]

Right!

[@TheDgrinch69]

Man, I choked on my water when you said, “ you know, like when you’re at Guitar Center getting ready for a Sesh..” That’s so true, I hate that. Also, I thought I was the only person that says Toight, like a Toiger! Every time I use the word tight. Really enjoy both channels Marty. Thanks!

[@nickthebox0651]

Smoke on the Water More like Choke on the Water

[@JustWhyFFS]

Another tip: After you remove the old strings, line the tuners up so the holes are parallel to the neck. Makes it easier to thread the strings through the tuners by making them easier to access as you go along.

[@joshuathejosh_knutcase4165]

Thanks man

[@idkis_thename4438]

Thank you, saved me from the struggle

[@charlesbronson5235]

Hello 👋🏻 Marty and a huge thank you for not just your tutorial videos but having the on screen persona that makes it more enjoyable to watch as your a very likable guy. Love your channel my friend. I’m pushing 60 and just started this month. Been watching a marathon of videos from you 😂

[@RC32Smiths01]

Using strings make for something you must cherish and learn to properly changes. Really great and informative

[@Loucielago]

I feel like im 12 again learning how to play guitar from Marty 😂 im 20 now and still playing guitar. Happy to see Marty’s still helping ppl with it too :,)

[@junglemast3r]

Best stringing tutorial, thank you for being in depth and explaining everything. I bought some new strings and broke the e string tryna watch a 5 minute tutorial and I was super bummed, then I found this video and got some new strings and nailed it!

[@muhammadburhan400]

The lesson we didn't realize we needed the most and we're all pro string changers thanks to my man here!

[@jcburger733]

Hey Marty, thanks for the demonstration on the best way to change your guitar strings. Appreciated!!

[@anthonyangelis1094]

Saved to favorites! Thank you so much Marty appreciate this video very much. I live an absolute terror of having to change strings. Luckily I have a guitar shop nearby so I usually have them do it. The few times I have tried I screwed it up royally. End up cutting them too short or too long, bent strings and very bad wind on the spool ! And then I have to buy a whole new package because i screwed up one or two strings! Thanx

[@williamhopkins1262]

As someone that is horrible with hands on things, this was very helpful. Thanks a bunch Marty!

[@kagisoshilabje2418]

Only video on here that actually helped. Thanks a lot Marty!!! Love from South Africa

[@Aggrovious]

The stretching of the strings is a crucial part to prevent the string from taking your eye out. Thanks Marty!

[@rockinrobert100]

You're alright, Marty! Been playin 40 years, but everybody can use a basic refresher once in a while. Thanks, Brother!

[@norawymer9561]

I’m trying to fix my string before my mom kills me.

[@lazarett0]

Just changed my strings for the first time, thank you Marty!! v easy to follow guide

[@Pittsburghbad]

Really wish I came to Marty's video first. Never strung a guitar before and totally broke first string because of lack of instruction in other video I watched. Thank you marty for being the best guitar instruction video guy on youtube

[@ElvisPereira-ex9dy]

"Nice and toight, like ah toiga!!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@pmventura41]

Great instructional video. Love the vintage stereo amp/receiver in the back. I had a Sansui 9090 back in 1976. Yours looks like a the vintage Marantz. Regardless, Great choice. Wish I still had mine. Had the same Tom Petty Album also, (LOL).

[@corvajr41]

This was so beneficial. Thanks for sharing!

[@a_very_very_cool_person]

THANK YOUUU! I finally re-stringed my guitar for the first time since I got it like a year ago. I know I should’ve done it sooner, since it was a used guitar, and idk when the last time it’s been re-stringed was until just now, but at least I did it!

[@belair5009]

Marty you're the best, great video, thank you so much

[@almfoto]

my favorite youtuber guitar man! Just stretching the strings and all pro about it. I"m off to practice!

[@ShailendraSVK]

Thanks for this Marty 😊

[@RandomEditsCo]

Thank you so much. You save me from a lot of trouble to wind up strings.

[@Pratikmayekar4]

I literally just broke a string today! And I was looking for a video on how to change strings as I have always gotten it done from the local store here in Mumbai which is closed due to the whole COVID situation! This was just what I needed !!

[@Pratikmayekar4]

@dillinho what are you talking about?

[@Pratikmayekar4]

@dillinho Oh really sorry I didn't get you before! Yes it's fine right now, cases are low here and things are getting back to normal as more and more people get vaccinated. Thank you for your concern! 🙂 Hope you are doing well too!

[@Zach_velazquez]

Love your content keep it up

[@annebeck58]

Perfect timing, dude! Just got a new (2nd) guitar, and the strings (med something, it seems) are making that wobbly sound, so I'm ready to put new (thin) strings on. This is a breedlove, though, and the pins are not pins, at all. They're screws!

[@sandragirard8054]

Thanks Marty this was great. 👍👍🎸

[@irajic1]

Best stringing tutorial 👌👍

[@roycopening4394]

Thanks Marty very informative. I welcome more.

[@kdavis63]

Mahalo for the great tips! I must admit, changing strings is sort of fun..

[@redgamer821]

Great video Marty!

[@tinabutler7470]

thank you so much Mr.Marty Love your videos and you're so funny!!!

[@npmeyer77]

o yeah man! Love your content - glad you make one of these. Finally broke my first string - I feel like I'm part of the club now. LoL thanks for the tutorial - and the dad joke.

[@genes6703]

I've been playing for a year and I just learned how to change my strings thanks to Marty.

[@chriscreed6410]

Toit ... Like a Toiga! Is it bad that I finished the quote before you said it? Lol. "His Fasha Dr. Evil."

[@Rob_Lee]

Marty is the dooooopest!

[@bondiBONDIEnglish]

Keep it up, it's pretty amazing.

[@mysteriousM8]

Very excited for this one, as my string changes are poor

[@kenobie2002]

I always have a thought time changing my guitar strings there either too slacky or cut them too short and mess up the whole set by one mistake my glad I find Marty to help with my guitar problems

[@jparker1823]

Little pet peeve...bend the strings back downward before cutting...otherwise the ends will cut through your gigbag or snag other stuff. Otherwise great video as always Marty!

[@ethanguitar1915]

I legit did this yesterday and then Marty made a video today 🤯

[@patrickkelly9721]

For those of a particular mindset, I trim the old strings by the nut. The long section with the "ball" make for handy survival snares.

[@zackisback4]

Very helpful thank you

[@rmay55]

That's a sweet SG, Marty. I use D'Addario NYXL's on my SG as well.

[@damienalvarez2957]

I’ve noticed after years of restringing my guitars that improving my skills has done so much good for the tuning stability of my instruments. You can have high quality tuners, nuts & saddles, etc. but a shoddy restringing job will make it all worthless.

[@ramonavisconti674]

thank you!

[@wends212]

U r the man thank you

[@allansamilow728]

I always wash my hands before I touch new strings. Also, Tip #6a: On Gibsons I wind the strings above, not below the previous wind to reduce the angle from the nut to the headstock. This helps the guitar stay in tune over time.

[@kartikaye3313]

I would really love a lesson for "The Outlaw Torn" by Metallica, because I cannot find a good one+ Marty is probably my favourite teacher of all time. (Yes, I love Load)

[@Loucielago]

I have this string changing tool too, I highly recommend

[@garthlacroix6880]

Get Marty! I love watching your videos, I have been struggling to find a lesson for REFUSED - Rather be Dead can you please upload a lesson in how to play it?

[@garthlacroix6880]

Hi*

[@jboileau1967]

I love D'Addario products. My str8ng tool and cleaning products and strings are all D'Addario for my electric guitars and acoustic guitar as well as my violins and viola.

[@paulmcginn5146]

I took my SG apart at a beach in Long Island. Not wise, such little tiny doo dad parts. I believe I got them all, but I was so scared. I loved that guitar.

[@MrSifter]

My tried and trusted method has always been to measure out the string and add around another inch / inch and half to it. I then pull the string backwards through the hole an inch / inch and a half and use that slack to do a ‘wrap around’ the tuning machine. I then begin to wind it to tension. It gives a good solid hold and I’ve never had any issues in all the years I’ve been doing it

[@MLife1000]

Thank you 🙏

[@maurabbit]

thanks Marty, you are so nice man, 🤘🤘

[@Zach_velazquez]

I learned how to play many songs using your vids

[@ricksrealpitbbq]

Nothing like a new set of strings to liven up a guitar

[@D.E.Middleton]

Thanks Marty

[@janniejammerbal5980]

love that shirt

[@splashesin8]

"Tonight their gonna hold the curtain" Marty's "tuning his guitar." 💖 🕊🕯☔️

[@Dram1984]

Why am I watching this? I’ve changed strings literally thousands of times. It’ll just have to be Marty ASMR :p

[@billybuckner7762]

Hahaha @6:27

[@a-d-c1102]

@@billybuckner7762 lmao I’m dead

[@damienalvarez2957]

For the algorithm.

[@Jluna_nyc]

Hey Marty, awesome video 🤘🏼. By any chance, can you make a lesson on "Personality Crisis" by The New York Dolls??

[@-mariin9937]

That's a gorgeous guitar

[@parkerkieswetter9027]

My setup is wire cutters and two sweaters. One sweater is balled up for the headstock and neck, and the other is folded and under the body.

[@swamphunt]

Guys if Marty is doing a spot on string changes we should prob go ahead do some spring cleaning and get all ours done also. I switched to a 9.5 to 44exl D'Addario not a bad switch from the 10's not sure if they will stay on that strat but my Dean loves them.

[@cdreyes81]

That intro sounded killer

[@musicfix8548]

That sg sounds insane

[@TommySG1]

Marty! I would’ve guessed a man of your playing caliper would surely be sporting some locking tuners on that bad boy SG! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ManOnTheMoon0]

Your way of winding the strings is so good thank you honestly, watching the fender tutorial made me mess up my first set of strings I bought

[@stevendeluca4458]

Same I was so fuckin pissed

[@wallflower9596]

I like how this seems to be a shared experience 😂

[@juliodefreitas157]

Olive oil, is the best moisturiser 😂😂❤❤..awesome video and thank you for sharing your tips ❤❤

[@funnrun3399]

When my wi fi is reinstalled I shall watch your videos

[@BonesofGoldSkateboarding]

And that’s how you break em in folks 🔥

[@ariyanthenerd1371]

Love your vids and love dadario and I suggest dadario to all of you guys

[@chuckpoyner4445]

Marty can you do a video about setting the height of the guitar strings?

[@ariyanthenerd1371]

Action of the guitar

[@simondbarnes]

Very useful. Cheers :-)

[@colbyburque2648]

Marty please make a lesson on in the city by joe Walsh. Thanks!

[@Jannis427]

I'm learning more about guitar on this channel as with 7 years of guitar lessons

[@arissocratous1768]

Thanks marty, now I don't have anxiety tuning the high E (i hope)

[@KrisKris-ll5ew]

blessed

[@hannaoverbeck6439]

I changed strings for the first time today and my lord I never realised how bad my old one's were til I had the new ones on

[@daneblackburn2803]

what a beautiful gibson

[@jimhump6696]

Hey Marty!

[@kevinhowe7374]

Hey marty from canada.

[@southernclay1288]

… I went and deep cleaned my electric guitar, BTW: it’s a strat. I went to deep clean it and I took the top plate up which I had to like unscrew all 12-13 screws and I messed up the springs that the humbuckers sat on when I took the top plate off. So now every time I flip my guitar up side down to put the strings in or any time I’m holding my guitar the regular way I have to deal with the humbuckers leaning down and almost touching the strings, lol not really annoying.. super annoying😂. Honestly I came to u because well u taught me how to play guitar. and I’m hoping u have experience with this because I have no clue. Hope u see this comment!

[@Xero-Xmask]

When he held up the three I immediately thought of the “read between the lines Theo” line from school of rock

[@jimkinman3054]

Do you have any videos for sharp fret edges?

[@j0sh175]

Can you make a video on acoustic guitar strings

[@cowqult]

how often should i restring, polish, and condition?

[@APPEALtoFEAR]

Is that a Pete Townshend model Fender Strat Plus in the background? Or is it just a normal Strat? The background is blurry. I can't see the coils , they look like Lace Sensors.

[@BellaKnowssBestt929]

I swear to god I love you Marty! This was the only tutorial I could find that actually taught me, everyone else’s confused the heck out of me

[@rayross997]

Thanks Marty, when I become a big star how about being my guitar tech, I'll pay you big $, :) Boston Peace of Mind lesson, please.

[@sorry11303]

OMG I love having new 👂

[@kadiryaclim6995]

Can you make a lesson of the beggining riff you Played?

[@OpekiskaWood]

So what are the signs that let me know when I should start thinking about changing strings?