Lesson 09 · How to Restring a Guitar: Tuning, Stretching, Mistakes

Chapters

1. 0:00Why change strings, what you need, and detuning
2. 1:46Removing the strings, including locking machine heads
3. 3:15Taking the strings out through the bridge
4. 4:00Cleaning the guitar and fitting the low E string
5. 5:08Threading the string and locking the machine head
6. 6:26Attaching the other strings to a light tension
7. 7:20Coils, tuning to pitch, stretching and trimming the ends
8. 9:21Tips: don't over tune, right string, right direction