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STRINGING ONE'S GUITAR |
You must replace your strings at the first sign of
tiredness. In any case, avoid keeping them more than three months.
- Avoid mounting strings which do not fit your instrument
(Classical, Folk or Electric) and choose a rather flexible set. For
example, on a Classical Guitar use strings from a regular set, on a Folk or
an Electric one, a set of light gauge (with E treble string in 0.10).
- NEVER replace all the strings at the same
time, but progressively change them one after the other and keep on tuning
your Guitar.
FIXING THE STRING
ON THE BRIDGE OR TAILPIECE
- If you use a Classical Guitar observe the indications
of figure I.
- For a Folk Guitar, follow the indications related to figure
II.

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On an Electric guitar the attachment unit of the
strings on the bridge or tailpiece being different from a mark to another, it is impossible to give any indication. Simply observe
how the strings are fixed on yours before taking it off.
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FIXING THE STRING
ON THE MOVABLE TUNING PEG
Whatever type of Guitar
you own, it is necessary to pass the string through the hole of the movable tuning pegs as
indicated on figure III. Be careful to roll up the string in a
quite precise direction (see figure IV for a Classical Guitar, figure V for a Folk or an Electric Guitar).
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Always keep a set of strings (new or worn) at reach of hand just in case you would need some. Do not be surprised if after having put a new set, you are
obliged to tune your Guitar several times. It is not unusual, the strings need a few hours to stay in tune after replacement.
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