Guitar Strings Classic
How to Change Guitar Strings For the Classical Guitar
Changing your guitar strings can seem like a difficult task, but it is actually awfully simple. With this article you wil learn how to do so, step by step.
First of all, even if you probably know that already, let’s remind what each string’s notes are. First is low E, second is A, third is D, fourth is G, fifth is B and sixth is high E. There shoud be a notation on the various strings to know where every string should be placed: if there is no indication, the sequence goes from the thickest string to the thinnest.
Now that we know the position of each string let’s understand how to insert them in the guitar. Let’s start first with acoustic guitars, as they are usually more difficult to change the strings. First, cut off the old strings with a pair of scissors, then remove them from the guitar. I recommend in this part to clean well the frets and bridge of your guitar, as it will enhance its performance in the future.
We will now explain how to insert one string: once you understand how to do that on one, you can do that again on the others to complete the job. Insert the string in the right hand part of the guitar, if you are right handed (there is a hole a hole in it through which the string should pass). Then turn around the strings to make a knot at least 3 or 4 times to ensure the string does not loosen up. Cut up the excess string coming out from the right end.
After that, take the left hand part of the string and run it across the guitar and the bridge and the frets, and insert it into the hole in the knobs at the left hand of the guitar. Be sure not to insert it in the wrong hole. Make a light knot and start turning the knob until the string tenses up. Do not tense it up too much or else it can break.
After that, you just need to repeat the process with the other 5 strings. Cut out the excess strings and start tuning the various strings. You can do it with a guitar tuning device, with a piano or even by ear if you are advanced enough. After that, you have changed that strings to your guitar successfully! It wasn’t that hard, wasn’t it?
For electric guitar, the process is actually simpler. Electric guitar strings have a little ball at the end that allows you to insert them in the right hand part of the guitar without the need of making a knot. Just slide them in and do as described above for the head of the guitar.
As you can see, everyone willing to try can do that easily at home, without the need of spending more money in a shop.
About the Author
If you want to find out what are the best strings for your acoustic guitar, have a look at Elixir acoustic Guitar strings.
MSA Semi Classic 10 String Pedal Steel Guitar