Difficulty

Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

                          10 - 20 minutes

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  • Guitar String
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Guitar String
  • Place your guitar on a flat surface where you can easily identify the broken string.

Place your guitar on a flat surface where you can easily identify the broken string.

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Step 2

  • Rotate the guitar pegs counter clockwise to loosen the broken string, until it can be removed by hand.

Rotate the guitar pegs counter clockwise to loosen the broken string, until it can be removed by hand.

Step 3

  • Remove the bridge pin located at the lower end of the guitar.
  • Remove the other end of the broken string carefully. Keep the bridge pin removed.

Remove the bridge pin located at the lower end of the guitar.

Remove the other end of the broken string carefully. Keep the bridge pin removed.

Step 4

  • Take the ball end of the new string and insert it into the bridge hole.
  • Insert the bridge pin back into the hole. Pull the rest of the string slightly to make sure it is tight.
  • Select the correct string to replace. I will be using the thinnest E string for this guide

Take the ball end of the new string and insert it into the bridge hole.

Insert the bridge pin back into the hole. Pull the rest of the string slightly to make sure it is tight.

Select the correct string to replace. I will be using the thinnest E string for this guide

Step 5

  • Take the pointed end of the string and insert it into the string post.
  • Allow excess string to pass through. Tug on the string and make sure the string is parallel to the fret board.
  • Be careful. Do not hold too close to the sharp end of the string.

Take the pointed end of the string and insert it into the string post.

Allow excess string to pass through. Tug on the string and make sure the string is parallel to the fret board.

Be careful. Do not hold too close to the sharp end of the string.

Step 6

  • Make one loop around the string post with the excess string.
  • Rotate the tuning peg clockwise to tighten the string.

Make one loop around the string post with the excess string.

Rotate the tuning peg clockwise to tighten the string.

Step 7

  • Trim the excess string with the pliers. Make sure to cut close to the string post so it does not stick out.

Trim the excess string with the pliers. Make sure to cut close to the string post so it does not stick out.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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