How to Change Strings on a Classical Guitar

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  • @texascommtech7153
    @texascommtech7153 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really, really appreciate this. I am a new guitar player, 64 years old, and own a Jasmine acoustic on which the E string had just snapped. I ordered a new set of Elixirs for it today, and had decided to do a good inspection, cleaning and conditioning prior to installing the new strings. And since I do NOT know how to install them properly, this was a good video to watch. Even though my guitar is not a classical guitar, it was helpful to get to see you "spiff up" the frets and fingerboard. I am hoping to purchase a classical instrument soon. Thanks very much.

  • @JDFolk1
    @JDFolk1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Andrew. I just bought a very similar guitar (Yamaha G50A). I've been playing electric for so long and am just basically a beginner with classical guitars and that playing style. I really thank you for showing me how to tie the strings. It's is much easier than it appears with all the loops and knots. Thanks. JD

  • @1272nik
    @1272nik 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cheers Andrew, this helped heaps! I've had a classical guitar for a couple years, and I've just picked it up again - so this was exactly what I needed

  • @BearistaBear
    @BearistaBear 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video ever on changing classical strings. Answers all my questions. Many thanks!

  • @ale2x
    @ale2x 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Change your strings about a couple of weeks before you have to gig" should be an opening statement, I was half-way through the changing when i heard that. Tonight gig will be a blast.
    Lovely video,and very clear. Thanks

  • @justjules327
    @justjules327 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful! I've watched about 5 videos now on how to change classical guitar strings, but this video was the most helpful and made sense. Thanks!

  • @Wok247
    @Wok247 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well I've watched multiple "how to replace guitarstrings" manuals and this was the best one. It was quite long (about 15 minutes) but I learned very much.
    Great video!

  • @SonicSavant
    @SonicSavant 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    For anyone that was confused, like me, the "Care & Maintenance" handout mentioned in the video seems to be named "How to Change Strings on the Most Popular Guitars." Nice Video. Nice Handout!

  • @bentonquest100
    @bentonquest100 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best guitar stringing video I've seen so far. Thank you!

  • @georgemay3959
    @georgemay3959 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best examples on how to change classical guitar strings!

  • @MrRmorse711
    @MrRmorse711 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video... I just got an old Classical Guitar from my Brother in law. It was made a long time ago in Romania. It is a Beautiful Guitar and I am glad I found your channel. You are an easy guy to learn from. Thanks!

  • @Eqvil
    @Eqvil 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really helpful video. I haven't changed the strings on my guitar for at least 2 years and this video not only refreshed my memory but it also taught me other helpful things. Thanks a lot. :-D

  • @mariolangevin7790
    @mariolangevin7790 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Andrew.I had to clean with a soft soap and water my old Yamaha G-235 from the 70`s before following you step by step. It was like taking it out of the attic.Lemon oil did a great job on the frets (already had it,just like the steel wool grade 0).Quick Detailer did also a good job. Nothing sad like an instrument left there to gather dust.Many thanks again.

  • @Dajuro
    @Dajuro 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just tried the Meguiars to polish my acoustic - it's awesome!
    Thank you Andrew !

  • @khpunkrock
    @khpunkrock 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks man.the quality is very important.In other videos i couldn't see the strings clearly.thanks again

  • @brandon321b
    @brandon321b 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. This video helped a lot. First time trying to put strings on a classical guitar.

  • @carmeladams4410
    @carmeladams4410 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Andrew for video. It was very well explained and easy to understand.

  • @AnnAndrews1990
    @AnnAndrews1990 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this good video showing and describing how to change strings on the Classical Guitar. Because I don't do this frequently, I always have to refresh my mind on how to do this. Much appreciated.

  • @writeDVD
    @writeDVD 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a seven-year-old used Etude guitar yesterday. It looks like it was made yesterday. I'm going to clean the bass strings and reinstall them. Your instructions encourage me to try. Classes start in September.
    Thanks

  • @ZenKloom
    @ZenKloom 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the explanation. I just got myself new strings and plan to restring my guitar for the first time.

  • @baldmanwithBIGlegs
    @baldmanwithBIGlegs 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andrew, this was so helpful and professional did it first time no probs after watching your tutorial.... you are a ledgend!

  • @Valhorde
    @Valhorde 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clear and full of nice tips ! thank you so much for this video

  • @donswanson1
    @donswanson1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! That was fun hanging g out with a nice guy.

  • @TheNinja437
    @TheNinja437 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Andrew! I Just got my Acoustic last Monday for a nice cheap price. But I have put alot of work into it.. Tuning on and off everyday and having to change the strings. This video really helps. Thanks again :)

  • @MohammadZaman923
    @MohammadZaman923 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial. Thanks!

  • @heashon2000
    @heashon2000 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video saved me from having someone else do this. This guy is awesome.

  • @JLCC2011
    @JLCC2011 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's really useful and clear. Thanks, mate!

  • @nan2ube
    @nan2ube 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for the video. I learned a lot and now have an idea of how to string my previously-owned Takamine 132S. I was using lemon oil to clean the fretboard but will try the fine steel wool as well. The saddle on mine is not higher on one side but now I know why there were a bunch of tooth-pick like pieces of wood under it...to raise it up on the 6/5/4 string side. It has such a beautiful sound so I'm looking forward to getting it going again. Thank you again.

  • @neuroxik
    @neuroxik ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been playing guitar for over 25 years, changed strings on 100's of guitars, acoustic, basses, but this is the 1st time I have to check out a guide to change strings, they're (nylon strings) completely setup differently haha.
    Good point about the 6th string being wound more to the left since the pegs are in the middle, I think I would've overlooked that and been disappointed
    So yah, thanks a lot!

  • @jhndymn71
    @jhndymn71 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent, very helpful, good diction and descriptive instruction and detailed .

  • @MrLazySunday
    @MrLazySunday 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video, thanks so much. My Yamaha looks and plays amazingly!!

  • @MisterM2402
    @MisterM2402 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The video could do with having the camera on the other side of the guitar, so we can see where the string is going and what your fingers are doing rather than the backs of your hands.

  • @Finchy67
    @Finchy67 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I found that very informative. I have just put new strings on my guitar and of course, I can now see one or two mistakes that I've made! Thank you.

  • @darkwaterqueenMETAL
    @darkwaterqueenMETAL 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you very much ! i've used this video over 5 times (cause i always forget how to change the strings ^^) and it's been always really helpful! Keep on the good work :)

  • @likewiselikeyou104
    @likewiselikeyou104 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!
    This helped a ton -- thanks!

  • @jahosaphat
    @jahosaphat 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting this video it has been very helpful.

  • @Erocapi
    @Erocapi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!
    My re-string came out pretty good.
    God bless!

  • @tatooedmonk
    @tatooedmonk 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video. Thank you for posting it.

  • @doubleyoubee100
    @doubleyoubee100 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks out of Holland, it was easy, your video is perfect.

  • @ronflynn383
    @ronflynn383 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Very clear and informative! Thanks!

  • @vegevamplike
    @vegevamplike 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this helpful video! Really appreciate it.

  • @miglage
    @miglage 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this excellent video. Your explanation is very clear and detailed.

  • @Carefishy
    @Carefishy 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are the best, thanks so much for making this vid. You helped me out a lot!

  • @farahbanisadr2720
    @farahbanisadr2720 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, it really helped me and was perfect. good luck.

  • @motimenow
    @motimenow 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the info. Great presentation.

  • @mpd4sure
    @mpd4sure 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. Thanks for your help.

  • @musicalrobkey
    @musicalrobkey 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks very much for this, I couldn't have managed to re-string my guitar without this demonstration, cheers ;).

  • @1mo4dro
    @1mo4dro 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a G 55A from the 70's and I LOVE it...
    it may be just a starter guitar but I seem to play it more then
    my top shelf guitars and it's almost indestructible!

    • @woutvandessel1823
      @woutvandessel1823 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Bongo Fury With music instruments you shouldn't look at the price tag and how good other people say it is but at your personal preference :-)

  • @NorthrendProductions
    @NorthrendProductions 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your helpful videos, began playing a little over a year ago, and now I've got a classic guitar, a normal electric guitar and a Floyd/Rose, and I found your videos on the latter and the first one immensely helpful.
    I haven't had to change the strings on my classic guitar, though, and sure, it doesn't sound fresh or so, but I like it.

    • @neuroxik
      @neuroxik ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm pretty sure you've had to change it since then (11 years), as you probably noticed, they tend to fray, the metal wounding around the nylon, on some frets

  • @DylanFanification
    @DylanFanification 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this upload. It has helped alot!
    In response to some of the comment about steel strings on a classical, my 1st guitar was a student classical, i got it when i was 5 yrs old, just a normal cheapie 1\2 scaler very similar in design to the guitar in this vid. It has had steel strings on it since i got it and im 32 now and it has not so much even affected the action let alone ripped the bridge off the thing.

  • @IIxLordOfDarknessxII
    @IIxLordOfDarknessxII 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, this video helped a lot!

  • @ramanjaff
    @ramanjaff 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome video mate, subscribed

  • @TheAckersboy
    @TheAckersboy 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. Very helpful indeed.

  • @MrSuperpoder
    @MrSuperpoder 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped me a lot.thanks!!

  • @hochbob
    @hochbob 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done! Thanks so much.

  • @garethgriffiths453
    @garethgriffiths453 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Sir, I found this very helpful.

  • @stevenromanelli5093
    @stevenromanelli5093 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for this great video !! just what i need !! clearly explained with a cool guy !!

  • @deanwolfechannel
    @deanwolfechannel 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, so helpful dude!

  • @TheVibration1
    @TheVibration1 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thnxs for the vid. Really helped me out a lot.

  • @Adambobro
    @Adambobro 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video!

  • @ghaibboy
    @ghaibboy 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank a lot for doing this mate

  • @AnasaziAl
    @AnasaziAl 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent instruction!

  • @juliang4266
    @juliang4266 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial. I´ve played guitar for some years and definitely got some helpful tips,
    thank´s. By the way, I thought I´d check you-tube for some tips before I was going to put on my new strings, thinking i could probably learn something new, this was the first vid I saw and guess what, it´s same model guitar. Nice one.

  • @DennisBastian
    @DennisBastian 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful video, thanks!

  • @shawnpalmer8514
    @shawnpalmer8514 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ive been trying to find the history of it is it made from cedar or cedar top

  • @LiamEserda
    @LiamEserda 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, very helpful!

  • @mikeleza
    @mikeleza 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic thanks

  • @miguelvalenzuela
    @miguelvalenzuela 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for such a good explanation!

  • @asafel
    @asafel 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks man you helped me a lot

  • @Klaudiusz1983
    @Klaudiusz1983 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Uf.Iv just managed to changed 2 from 6 string on mine guitar thanks to your video.THanks for that im impressed olso witch all this guitar care things.I use only some wet cloth to clean mine but after you vid i will lokk for some oils.

  • @AshbalGabriel
    @AshbalGabriel 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you. this was perfect ! im ready to do mine now ! CHEERS !

  • @Amir2023h
    @Amir2023h 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey,thanks for this video.

  • @jimkabrajee4158
    @jimkabrajee4158 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. And, ignore the ungrateful comments.

  • @stsilik
    @stsilik 8 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    we can't see the knots...

  • @DeutschlandGuy
    @DeutschlandGuy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow... Heavy Canadian accent! Ha!
    Thanks for showing the string spacing on the tuner end. So many of the other videos I've seen ignore this. Good job!

  • @andyandlou
    @andyandlou 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    great info thanks man. i was worried that it was going to be difficult. :)

  • @bmfilmnut
    @bmfilmnut 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fire danger of boiled linseed oil is generally caused when rags soaked in BLO aren't disposed of carefully. What happens is the oil oxidizes on the rag and that causes heat and the rag can catch on fire. I've done quite a bit of finishing and refinishing in my 67 years and I prefer oil finishes (Tung, linseed, etc.). Long ago, I put a rag I had used with BLO in the garbage. A couple days later, I saw smoke coming out of the garbage. The rag was so hot that it was about to catch fire. Lesson learned! I now lay rags used with linseed oil outside far away from anything that can catch fire. I've never had one heat up like that since but I know from experience that it can cause a fire under the right conditions. BLO is great stuff! Just be careful with any rags soaked in it.
    Another thing: You are absolutely right that fine steel wool won't hurt the frets when used across them. That's how I do it and I'm a very experienced finisher. In fact, you can go across grain between coats of surface finishes. After all surface finishes like lacquer and varnish are on top of the grain - like a thin sheet of glass. They have no grain. That said, on fine surface finishes, I do go with the grain of the underlying wood anyway so the micro-scratches produced by the steel wool go with the grain although they are almost invisible anyway and final polishing gets rid of that anyway. It's simply a fine point and a habit. But, with frets, there's nothing to be concerned about at all when using fine steel wool across the grain.

  • @eduardocarbajal258
    @eduardocarbajal258 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing video sir

  • @BonafideToolJunkie
    @BonafideToolJunkie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Other videos don't mention giving the string 2.5 inches of slack at the tuners. Thanks for pointing that out.

  • @liamparker3749
    @liamparker3749 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, a very helpful video

  • @1pspgofan
    @1pspgofan 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i seriously just the bought the same exact strings lol thanks for the vid, it really helped

  • @LahiruRajeew
    @LahiruRajeew 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks for this great video from Sri Lanka...!!!

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What I do a bit differently these days is I tie the Strings onto Bridge Beads which allow me to convert them into Ball End Nylon Strings. Ball End Nylon Strings make restringing the Guitar a Snap and actually it also lets the strings come out of the bridge at a steeper angle over the saddle.

  • @ericdixon1277
    @ericdixon1277 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks ALOT Andrew!

  • @esmagrimes6693
    @esmagrimes6693 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh thank you so much! I just changed my strings on my guitar! :D

  • @eknivsnikta
    @eknivsnikta 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video! Excellent. Pausing at 12:00 was especially helpful.

  • @MartinBaldock
    @MartinBaldock 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou for posting this:)

  • @ZebMacahan
    @ZebMacahan 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!!!

  • @MrDISCOVERY123
    @MrDISCOVERY123 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!! Thanks for uploading! :D !!

  • @philipglaser
    @philipglaser 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video. Thanks.

  • @necrowarlust1
    @necrowarlust1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video it was really helpful cheers from the u.s. Portland, Oregon.

  • @mlchia88
    @mlchia88 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing.....your information gave a better understanding.....!!!

  • @welshman100
    @welshman100 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the vid man, finally got around to restringing my Spanish guitar after 2 years of it still having the strings on from the shop :s. One question though, how long would you wait, if at all, to cut the tails of the strings once they're fitted?

  • @AllGrowing
    @AllGrowing 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. Can the saddle be too high? The 3rd and 6th strings on my classical guitar are very tight and when I tune it I think they might snap.

  • @pattikimler1331
    @pattikimler1331 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much - this was just what I needed!

  • @interstellaraxeman4468
    @interstellaraxeman4468 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Things I learned which are helpful to me here were the alignment,
    the polarity of the thin string ends,
    validating that the 2 loop knots on the 5th and 6th strings are sufficient, (as I do that already)
    .... that a good time to clean the guitar is when its stripped down and is PART of the string changing,....
    ... which also taught me apparently nothing will ever be good enough for 600 people.
    This is an excellent how-to DIY video.
    I have been playing 50 years and everything you really need to know is covered and then some.
    I dont know man, other things here have come to light from the viewers comments though...
    IF YOU NEED TO SEE a basic loop knot being made, EACH TIME, wow,....look closer, he does it in within view, but it gets rolled around the tuning drums.They are all done the same way except for alignment placement.
    Where do you think they went?
    If this flabbergasts you, wait until you drop a pick in "The Black Hole" of nevermore....
    I kinda think these are the people who follow a garmin navigator down a set of railroad tracks.
    Not everything in life is a scrollable moment where things are all apped up.....
    Good Luck with Real Music.

  • @utubehound69
    @utubehound69 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got one of these w/steel strings the frets are ruff no polishing the action is suppose to be high on Flamenco & Classic small body guitars?

  • @JennyLauzon
    @JennyLauzon 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank's for this video its help me a lot to re string my guitar

  • @markydevine
    @markydevine 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video! thanks.