How To Wind Guitar Strings (Best Method)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Have you ever wondered how to wind guitar strings and what the best method is? Look no further than this instructional guitar video. This method for winding guitar strings will work on all kinds of guitars. Whether it be acoustic, electric, or something in between.
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I hope bro gets some sleep 🛌
What's that supposed to mean?
He means you sound like you’re about to fall asleep. The tone of your voice man lol
@@Rocketmanrun Probably was, this was a down time period. That's when I made all the hits. Now the shorts get no love. Check the shorts channel. Same name, just add shorts channel.
Slow motion
Slow and steady
Bro’s got that voice rizz
I hope so bro
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forwardhahah 😂 funny because I get this exact comment too, lots of chicks say they like my voice and it's calming, funny because I said we sound the same earlier, oh and I also play Guitar. !!! Get out there bro! You will get it straight up ;) whatever your heart desires
@@Tbaggrrr right now I need my cute gf. Tell them u know a guy with a viral shorts.
After all of these days of finding out how to restring my guitar, you came in clutch. Thank you
Plenty of overcomplicated material out there with bad camera angles!!
Your camera angle was great for one side….I broke my string on the other side because you didn’t show how to do it. It’s a completely different thing. Not just “reversed”
thank you, on my 6th string rn. was scary to do because they tend to pop out of the loop, but keeping the string taut and winding helps. my guitar is finally gonna sing again ^w^
Ik what you mean. And it is a scary thing. It is almost a feeling of anxiety when you are about to do it. Each successful time will make you better.
And with his method you won't be breaking excess strings
Thanks man, this the cleanest restring I've done and I'm rather new
@@obnoxiousknight1586 thank you buddy. That's what it's all about
Dr Manhattan telling me how to restring a guitar lol
What's the similarity? Never heard of the character
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward
There's a Zack Snyder film called Watchmen that he's from. He's basically an all-powerful god-like being but has a gentle and solemn voice and your voice-over reminded me of that
@@handlethisnut hey, sounds like a good compliment to me. Thanks for watching
Thank you for the support. Worked as a charm
You're welcome friend.
I appreciate it
@@HB-vk3qq thanks buddy. Help keep the legend going.
Chill ass video bro, made it so easy for me. I’ve been playing for years, but this guide really got me out of a jam just now
Thank you buddy. I like to see the video still going.
Instead of clipping you string tag end...grab ahold of it and bend it back and forth, tightly against the corners of the peg hole. It will break off inside the peg...no finger pokers or rag snaggers.
@@fermiticus4034 that sounds like a good way to get a finger poker, but I really haven't had much of an issue with that.
Interesting idea though
Wow man it’s gonna be easier now for me now that I saw that guitar magic bud. Thank you pal🍀
Thank you man. I remember it feeling a lot easier when I learned this too.
Finally, someone got it right! 😎🎸
I assure you, I've never done anything right 😆
Best Way Ever ;) thank you Friend ;)
I think so buddy. It's the way I plan to stick with
Thank you so much ❤
Rock on bro
I prefer the split shaft tuners. There is no cut off barbed wire exposed and you are able to put the string back on if you need to remove it.
What guitars come with those man?
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward Vintage strats (50s and 60s)
I appreciate info, but most people probably don't have those unless they grew up in that era, or have a lot of money. Maybe there are reissues that have them. I'm not sure.
It's something I'll look into. A lot of my lessons come from that era anyway.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward I can confirm that the 57/62 reissues from the 80s have those tuners.
Otherwise if you plan on getting a new guitar (vintage series or whatever), it's really easy to spot if that's the type of tuner it features ("vintage tuners").
(Btw with this system, you cut off the end of the string before you place it. So you keep, beyond the targetted tuner, more or less 2x the distance between two tuning pegs.)
Check "How to restring strats with vintage tuners".
I'm not gonna buy anything new, but someone reading this will be. Sounds specific to Fender and I'm not sure I see the benefit.
Generally when I have the strings on they stay on there without breaking until they get so old I take them all off. I'll take a look and see if it fundamentally changes the string winding aspect
So the wrap around
Strings :
E, A, D: clockwise
G, B, E: counterclockwise
@@jamesgumangan1773 I see what you're saying. For that specific wrapping motion yes. Good point.
It's important the strings end up facing from the inside outwards. I see what you mean, I just did the motion over the guitar with no string. Thanks. Great point
Thanks man, I’m using this everytime I break a string lol
Thanks friend. I haven't broken a string while playing in a long time. It can be useful though, to go string by string while restringing.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward the one I broke I was tuning the high e string down and somehow it broke I have no idea
@@michaelwandell6496 That has happened to me before. I remember breaking several thinnest strings in a row.
I think the key is to leave the right amount of slack, follow this winding method, and when tuning to pitch go slowly and carefully. Get it in the ballpark first.
It is a stressful and tedious chore. With the amount of guitars I have now, I don't do it nearly as often.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward okay thanks man
@@michaelwandell6496 you're welcome bro.
Thought u wind one wrap over n one wrap under locking string in place so can't slip! I gotta get one of those string winders for my SG
What do you mean thought man. Isn't that what happened?
Thank you so much ❤ this helped us a lot
Thank you friend.
Thank you😊
You're welcome buddy. ❤
Thank you brother 🇮🇳
🎄🙏🎄Thnx
I think it’s a great video. Thanks
Thank you very much man. It's the biggest success I've seen.
Do you need the string winder to fix it?
I definitely recommend it. You can pop out the bridge pins on acoustic as well with one
I've been wrapping the string over like that for over 45 years but I pull the dang excess part of the string straight up so it doesn't flop around on my finger and also helps lock the string on the post.
Just pull the dang string straight up instead of letting it tickle your finger and you'd lose that melancholy tone in your voice.
Man up.
@@BryanClark-gk6ie don't tell me to man up little fool. You are as old as dirt and can't even start a respectful conversation.
No one cares what you think you did for 45 years.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward
I'm telling you to jerk up on the string and stop tickling your fragile little fingers whimp.
Thanks 😊
You're welcome buddy 🔔👍🏻
nice one thank you!
You're welcome. Think I have seen your name in the live chat
Thank you ❤️
You're welcome friend. 🤞
I'm going to try this... thanks for the info
You're welcome man. I think this video is much better than books or anything similar.
“Subsribe” that actually worked more than people who beg 😂
Thank you. I think this is one of the only things working. Makes me look like a real youtuber
Thx❤
Thank you buddy. Uploading nice Doo Wop video now
What guitar are you using bro?
Hi bro. It's the Gibson SG standard 2017 model. Heard in recent solo covers
Well I don't know what the heck the fuss is all about.but coming from a middle aged man and a beginner, beginner and first time stringing a guitar,ive got to say that he made it look simple.thanks for the lesson.i was having a hard time getting it.from the other videos.and i agree with someone who said the subscribe comment was convincing and I did.whats the avg.price of the winders
It's okay if there is a fuss, if it makes the video more popular. I think what helps is the perspective of it. Recording it from this angle was the challenge.
Look up the Dunlop string winder that will help remove the bridge pins as well. You shouldn't spend more than 10 dollars on that.
Thank you man. Let me know how you get on with your playing.
Do you recommend Sperzel locking tuners for an Archtop Jazz guitar? 🎸
I can tell you man that a good guitar restrung properly will remain in tune. When you follow all the steps.
That said, many ppl in these comments have written about locking tuners. I would go through the comments here and ask these ppl if they think it's a good fit.
When you change out parts, especially adding something vastly different than the original. Some ppl don't like that. I can tell you, I have 9 guitars. All are of quality and tuning stability is the last of my worries. To each their own.
It comes down to function and what you like the appearance of.
very good video thank you
Thank u buddy. This is my only steady growing hit by far. Tell your friends! This has a chance to blow up.
Bro i wrong the whole time, what im doing is put the string and just wind it man i thought its just simple but it is not, thanks for this
Good point. You need to leave slack or you will be breaking strings every time! This is the best way I have found. Thanks.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward i was breaking my high e string every time because i didnt give it slack so this is very helpful
The same happened to me when I first started. I remember breaking several in a row. Very frustrating! Now it's not a stressful task.
I don’t know how to do the wrap around without getting kinks in strings, and it always leads to the sting just breaking when I try to do it again
There shouldn't be any kinks. The only kinks are when you are on acoustic and you kink the ball end, or when you are about to cut the excess string after winding. You kink the string upwards.
Otherwise you pull the string to tension, make sure it is properly secured at the bridge and the nut. Then you leave almost 2 inches of slack so strings don't break. You then pay close attention to this winding method.
You can see on a recent livestream when a string broke after I got a guitar delivered. So I had to replace that one string. So make sure it is pulled to tension first, then back up leaving slack. Get a string winder to help.
Ty❤
Hello buddy
I’m using sting joys
I don't think the brand should change much. See the reply I left to your other comment if you have any questions.
I used to break strings too until I figured out how to do it right.
thank you so much
How long u been playing?
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward I'm a beginner, started two months ago
@@faithadekanmbi2099 that's great. I remember when I just started and tried to change strings with this book guitar for dummies. It didn't go so good.
I think I have the Definitive video on this subject now. Remember shorts u can rewind now. Good luck.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward thanks
@@faithadekanmbi2099 👍🏼🎶🇺🇲
Thanks, this really helped me
Sure. There will be more!!!!!!!
Why not upload this as a video instead of a short so we can rewind??
That's not a bad idea. Idk if you can slow down the shorts. Stay tuned.
You can rewind if you pause and drag, not sure when/if this was added recdbtly
These shorts are interesting. On my other channel, the new ones get views, over here nothing. Check recent shorts please.
Who else just changed their strings with this video on repeat in the background for ASMR?
Thanks buddy. If that's your thing I have 2 hour livestream events
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward*Pulls Out Earbuds* say no more!
@@peterbatten596 I listen to recordings at half speed with over ear headphones. Highly recommend. Good to listen to your own playing too
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward as a one man band and songwriter/producer, after I write a song and the writing process, I love it. The recording process, I’m still happy. After I’ve engineered and finally completed the final mix, I get to the point of “Anymore listening to this, and I’m gonna hate it! I’m not mastering this *emails files to fellow producer who specializes in mastering* DONE!” 😂
@@peterbatten596 sounds like you're doing pretty good buddy. Some art is like that. You want to move on to the next thing
You can just pull the string back one fret and then start winding it while holding it in place. Its very easy but it will take some days to tune as normal
Why would you wait a few days to tune as normal when you can do this and wait 5 minutes?
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward Well you're right about that but i wasn't actually right you just needed to tune it a few times and it really depends on temperature too
@@gatoempresario3072 keep in mind there are different ways to wind strings. This is the best by far that I've found. There isn't anything very challenging about it either.
Do what works for you best though my friend. We are having cold wind and rain and all my instruments are looking good.
Brand new strings in general take time to settle. Need to stretch etc.
can i do this with a 12 string this the only method that works for my 6 string gana have to change my 12 string all unisons but iam scared
It can be scary at first, but now I don't think twice about it. There are differences between 6 and 12 string instruments, but just remember you are dealing with strings in pairs.
So the step by step actions like loosening the strings, removing old ones, securing strings, tuning up, are all important still.
Once you know the where to start, and the order the strings go, you can know that this method works for all sorts of guitars with different headstock configurations.
So you can do it if you go slowly, and put plenty of time aside. I've got livestreams doing the string change and a regular situation, with cleaning the fretboard went for almost an hour.
Ok😊
Sounds good?
Where exactly do i measure the inch and a half? I wanna get a perfect loop so my guitar stays tuned better
So the string gets pulled to tension, then you measure the inch and a half past the post you are putting the string on. That will be the distance between your 2 hands.
After measuring it comes back, and you make the loop. This ensures things are clean and neat, and that you have the right amount of slack. So your instrument will stay in tune better. Let me know if anything else comes up.
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Hello buddy
Thank youu
Hey thanks for watching!
Sound like Kurt with less rasp.
Less is more bro. Thanks for watching
...has gone through the bridge. ...say it with me, "...has gone through the bridge...".
On a classical bridge that may be the hard part
Easy on the weed bro !!!
Don't judge someone you don't know, or understand. Bro
Or you could just get with the times and slap on some locking tuners lol
Most people probably don't have them so I don't think that's getting with the times. I haven't researched them deeply, but all my instruments stay in tune well enough, and with this method the string change is easy.
Plus I like to keep a lot of my things the way they are. Personal preference.
damn its all mellow but zips over the "move"
You might like the slow down and rewind features
Could have slowed down that wind around the post. Sounds like he’s leading a meditation class but has to string a guitar before the session is over.
I think TH-cam has that feature built in to shorts now. I slow things down on TH-cam all the time. Ommmmmmmmmm Buddy I had no idea the video would become the definitive string tutorial.
Good luck trying that on a Yamaha
A stock yamaha should be fine. Recently I went to a tag sale that had a yamaha with a fake nut and fake bridge pins. It was makeshift. The guy started turning the tuners and it could've taken someone's eye out. The pin flew across the room. So yes, good luck.
Although I don't know what you really mean. Just my experience. Yamaha makes good beginner instruments generally
They have locking machine heads now man. I loathe Floyd Rose setups but love only a half turn at most with the locks.
They may have lots of technology in the future. People are still gonna want to know how to wind strings the right way.
I heard lots of winds is good
You want to leave the right amount of slack so that you get the appropriate number of winds on each post.
It's generally 2 to 3 times around. I've seen "overwound" instruments that don't play well
Damn I don’t have that tool to wind my string ☹️
Makes things much easier. You can see in the live stream. Not a big investment friend
Damn i didnt do that to my string that broke.. anyway!1!1 :3
Hello buddy. Doing the steps is very important
I tried it and it worked twice. And then didn’t work again. No idea how you’re doing it. Two sets of strings I’ve broken now. I’m done learning. I will just take it to a professional. It’s not worth this headache for something so apparently simple that everyone has their own “trick”. Easy stuff doesn’t require gimmicks and tricks.
The idea is that there are many ways to wind strings and this happens to be the most dependable. Check that it is placed properly in the bridge saddle. Check that the winding is the right direction. Check that slack is being left.
so is that what they call "one over, two under?"
I would say so. The idea is to have a secure wrap with the tip of the string poking out in the middle, with a wrap or two above and below.
@idcifyouunsub Oh cool. Thanks.
@@seanhammer6296 thank you for watching
Slow hand?
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Do you have to have a string winder ?
It makes things easier, but u don't have to. Thanks
That little loop in the string on the peg is a little concerning. Above all else, it would irritate me lol
Not sure what you are getting at, maybe you can elaborate. I have said many times this isn't the only way, but it is the best way to wind and secure strings.
How you wind your strings without winding your strings makes me very curious. Having one loop above and subsequent winds below is very secure. See recent community post.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward it's not completely tight against the peg at some point in the wind. I wasn't throwing shade, man. That's an easy fix. I was just pointing it out.
@@rapaladude hi bro. The important thing is the wind going over your finger as you press down. The result is very neat and clean with with a loop on bottom and top. Of course you need to complete the winding for everything to even out perfect.
When done properly, the result is very neat and secure.
@@rapaladude really nothing to fix my friend. It is done right, and the video gets more recognized daily.
There are other methods out there. This is my favorite.
You might like the live stream string change where I get it done with a fretboard polish, in less than an hour.
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@@SaurabBhatt-tb7rn what are you trying to say?
Sounds like Jeffrey dahmer 😅
And You Look Like Mr. GENERIC. HAHAHAHA! That might just be my real name.....
damn that string aint going nowhere huh?
Going nowhere franky
Remember! Wind the first three strings down the post and the other three above the post hole 👍
Thanks Andy. 👍🏻
why?
Andy they want u to explain now
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Party, go to sleep, be sad, then be happy. Party again?
Very sad indeed
Do u wanna sleep?😅
I really haven't watched this videon since making. I don't remember how I sound
Locking tuners 👍🏽
I've heard good things, but this method applies to all kinds of guitars
Cut it deeper dood
What does that mean
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward he saying use more of the string. I always make sure that I have several (windings?) particularly on the first there and less on 456 but still more than that to be safe.
three*
I'm playing this guitar right now. On the low E there are 3 winds. On all the other posts there are 2 to 3. It is done just right. Keep in mind, this isn't the only way, just the definitive way.
Are you about to fall asleep as you explain this or what
I can't record the way I would like during the day. I wait until night. See recent lessons.
You have the voice of a guy who has trouble talking to women. 😂
One look at your profile shows who is projecting. Nice try. I would make those playlists private 😉
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward You actually stalked my TH-cam profile for bait as return fire to straight facts? You don't exactly sound like a panty dropper in this video. It's a helpful video for beginners and you're doing the world some good, but that doesn't change the fact that you sound like a narcoleptic reddit moderator of r/Incel. Do you take vocal lessons from David Blaine, g? 😅
Good choice phil
This is my biggest pet peave... pls stop
Nice bio whining about giving up. Maybe you should do it. Funny looking fool.
After a week, still no likes, and still no one cares what you have to say!
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward looks like you cared. And thanks for telling me about yourself. Perhaps you should look in the mirror.. did you know people who act just as you have usually 100% of the time have something in them that is the problem they are stating.
If you ever need help reach out to me.
If you need help with your drug or alacholic problems I'm always here for you.
Hope things get better for ya. 🤙
Sorry, no. People need to stop knotting the strings around tuning pegs. It doesn't add tuning stability and makes your next string change messier.
People need to stop securing their strings to the post? Wow. That's an unusual statement. Not sure what you recommend. We are all ears........ the next string change is just as easy the previous one.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward it doesn't take a knot. String through the hole, put a kink in it, and wind the string around the post using an electric winder. Three wraps downward for the unwound strings; two for the wound. Done.
@@jspanos500 umm did you watch the video buddy because this is not the knotting method. This is the winding method. Next time you tie your shoes pay close attention. That is a knot.
There are many ways to wind strings, and I never cared for the knotting way. This is the best method for people that want a secure yet efficient string winding experience.
Never seen anyone do this. Put the string through the hole, hold it in place and wind. Also you want your string to wind from top to bottom. You did it wrong winding your string on top
The result is one wind above, one wind below. Very secure! Don't try to draw traction to your new video with contradictory statements.
It is called the best method for a reason. Not the only method. Very ignorant buddy...
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward Lol thanks for viewing the correct way. Don't be mad you didn't run the strings correctly
I didn't click at all
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward good
So the 3 views are from you and you only. Hahaha!
Not right
This is a very insightful comment, I must say! In what way is it not right?
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forwardbro didn’t respond. You got him.
@@duke_ov_doom hi man I was looking for this comment. Got him good.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward fr
@@duke_ov_doom thanks friend. 👍🏼🎶
Wow.. no wonder your headstock is so scratched
Wow! What would you do differently? This is my first guitar, that you don't know the backstory of. This is the best method, and when done right, won't scratch anything.
Except the need to write....incoherent comments.
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward You just don't like any hint of criticism. Your head stock is scratched, and it's caused by the way you put your strings on. Coherent enough for you ?
@@priesty4783 WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY? CAN'T ANSWER????? I love these no content trolls that think they have an answer. Each one's lil smart a$$
I will state the obvious for you. I WOULD HAVE MADE SURE THE ENDS OF THE STRINGS DON'T SCRATCH THE HEADSTOCK WHEN WINDING. Clear enough ? I doubt it !
@@priesty4783 First of all, when I first started restringing I didn't know this method. There was trial and error in the beginning going off of books.
The electric guitar headstock did get scratched way before this video was made.
As I said, YOU don't know the backstory. I have used and vintage instruments that have dings, marks, and checking.
At first like anyone else, I didn't know what I was doing. Now I do, so I titled this, the best method. Cause it is. So your observations and critics are full of fluff and assumptions.
Winding strings is important, pay attention. You must learn everything the first try?
This in fact does not work lol
My video will go on to help loads of people
@@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward this method is not any more reliable than simple winds down the post .
Tuning stability is down to right break angle on the nut and making sure nut and saddle are lubricated . Why on earth do you think creating a knot will help ?
@@Stewbert_72 this is simple winding down the post. Winding the string the wrong way is never good for tuning.
Many people use a knot method, this isn't it! Time to do your research! Ok Stewbert? If people don't like this they can always check your lesson from 4 months ago. It seems to be breaking the internet.
My video was specifically done for a friend and I couldn’t care less about views . Get a life !!!
You're responding to a comment saying something doesn't work when it has helped so many people. Maybe you need a life. Instead of adding insults. Right Sherbert?! Tell your friend the video to watch is over here actually.
Why do I need strings on my guitar?
What's a guitar???
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What's the point of having keys on a piano either? Imagine how dumb it would be to own something that has 88 keys but can't open a single door
@@archnd9323 useless!!!!