How to Change Nylon Strings on a Classical Guitar
Using scissors, cut off the old guitar strings., Open the pack of new strings., Apply and tighten one string at a time., Start with the lowest string (the low E string)., Loop the short end of the string around the long end, and wind the short end...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Using scissors
Avoid scratching the guitar with the scissors. , Do not remove the string label until you are ready to put the string on the guitar.
The strings look similar, so keeping the tag on avoids potential confusion., Repeat the following process for each string., Thread the string into the bridge at the bottom of the guitar, allowing about 4 inches to pass through to the other side., For the copper-plated strings (low E, A, and D), you only need to wind the short end of the string once or twice, but for the clear nylon strings (G, B, and high E), it's recommended that you wind the string around the loop at least three times. ,,, Move on to the next string., Then tighten the strings one at a time to about 3 notes below your target note.,, You are now able to play on the guitar! -
Step 2: cut off the old guitar strings.
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Step 3: Open the pack of new strings.
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Step 4: Apply and tighten one string at a time.
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Step 5: Start with the lowest string (the low E string).
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Step 6: Loop the short end of the string around the long end
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Step 7: and wind the short end of the string around the loop that you formed.
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Step 8: Turn the tuning peg at the head of the guitar so that the hole for the string is facing upwards.
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Step 9: Pass the string through the hole
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Step 10: loop the string around the peg back to the front of the guitar
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Step 11: and pass the string through the hole again.
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Step 12: Turn on the guitar tuner
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Step 13: turn the peg and tighten the string until you are about 5 notes below your target note.
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Step 14: Once all the strings are on
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Step 15: wait 1 to 2 hours.
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Step 16: Allow the strings to sit overnight.
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Step 17: After about 24 hours
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Step 18: tighten the strings to their correct note.
Detailed Guide
Avoid scratching the guitar with the scissors. , Do not remove the string label until you are ready to put the string on the guitar.
The strings look similar, so keeping the tag on avoids potential confusion., Repeat the following process for each string., Thread the string into the bridge at the bottom of the guitar, allowing about 4 inches to pass through to the other side., For the copper-plated strings (low E, A, and D), you only need to wind the short end of the string once or twice, but for the clear nylon strings (G, B, and high E), it's recommended that you wind the string around the loop at least three times. ,,, Move on to the next string., Then tighten the strings one at a time to about 3 notes below your target note.,, You are now able to play on the guitar!
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