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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.

 

FIXING THE STRING
ON THE BRIDGE OR TAILPIECE

Figure I

Figure II

important
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.

 

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).

Figure III

Figure IV

Figure V

important
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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