How To Change Strings On An Acoustic Guitar (ES-111)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2024
- In this guitar lesson I'll show you how to change strings on an acoustic guitar. I recommend you buy a winder / string cutter thingy as it certainly speeds things up. For this lesson I'm using D'Addario EXP19 strings, coated Phosphor Bronze.
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Immensely helpful - I was able to follow your instructions and changed the strings on my guitar with confidence. Nothing broke, no one died and the world didn't end! Thank you so much!
SterlingOwl loool it's not that hard! This helps though
Thanks from me too. I managed and made no mistake. That was a big surprise for me. And that shows that you instruction video was easy to understand and just perfect. I had bought that black to string a guitar thing some years ago. All guitar owners must have such a thing. It makes it so much more easy to change strings with that thing.
Several things to reinforce what Justin's said here, if you do not stretch the strings straight away, you will fight tuning issues for DAYS. One additional tool besides the winder/cutter would be a device called a String Stretcha. It is a stick with a hook and heel that simulates what Justin showed you but it puts the leverage perfectly on each string and when you run it up and down, it really does a great job. Watch a video about it and you'll see what it does. Also, cutting off the old strings over the fret board instead of the body will keep the strings for scratching up your beautiful finish. One final thought, when all the old strings are off, check the nuts on each tuner head. They will almost always need snugged up when you change strings.
Good tips!
***** It is! How simple yet awesome? Little things like that are what make the life of a musician so much easier
I remember there's an older version of this video on this channel. I used that video as a reference when I first tried to change strings as a beginner. That was three years ago. Now that I look back on my journey, I think of the numerous hours I've spent on this channel and on Justin's website. Thank you Justin for your great lessons. The world is a better place with you in it.
how is your guitar playing today?
When I first saw this... I said to myself... another head scratching method of how to change strings. But.. it was Justin. The best example by far. Another great job by Justin!
Cheers Joe
FINALLY! A clear and concise tutorial. Great job. Thank you.
I open this video every time I change my strings) Nice tutorial, very pleasent author and very easy to get the idea of what to do!
Ha hahaha same here.
Lol.. Repetitio est mater studiorum.. Same
An excellent reference at any stage you happen to be on, if playing the acoustic guitar. I guess bad habits creep in, so it's nice and refreshing to have a run through, even if you are a seasoned player
Oh my God... I did it... After 10 years of casual playing, I actually did it. I changed my strings thanks to Justin!
I follow along each time I change the stings to make sure I don’t forget some detail and mess it up. It’s nice having you along. Thanks!
It's worth a mention that when tuning the guitar, always tune up, as in, don't loosen the string to get it in pitch. If it is a little sharp, take it down past the pitch and bring it up to pitch. The string will hold its tuning better.
True that... covered in the lessons on tuning the guitar ;)
I should have known it! Haha Cheers, Justin.
I have 6 electrics, but many of them are unplayable because of intonation problems. Could you do a lesson on setting the intonation? I've tried fixing them, but seem to make the problem worse, if anything. I can't afford to get them fixed by a good luthier or technician.
You have 6 guitars yet you can't affor to set them fixed? Lol
+Walamonga 1313 Most of them them were picked up cheaply on eBay. Of those, none costed half of what it did to get my Ibanez set up. And the intonation was only good for a short time.
Good to know... After I broke the string
Successfully replaced strings in the first attempt using just hands. Thanks Justin!
Absolutely great! Probably the best guitar string tutorial on the internet and I've seen quite a few others. Showing things close-up really helps a lot!
Justin thank you for this lesson 🙂 I am pleased to report I successfully changed my strings AND finally retrieved the quarter piece of my plectrum that broke off and fell through the sound hole into my guitar body while I was strumming about a month ago 🤣.. easy to follow instructions too much appreciated!
I used this years ago when I was learning guitar. Flash forward to today when I've picked it back up and it's still the best video I've come across - Glad I found it once more.
I'm always afraid when restringing that I'll tighten too far when tuning and it'll snap buying me in the face...which has happened and hurts lol
Excellent tutorial! Caution: Be careful with the pins if you are replacing them on an older guitar with very old looking strings. I just changed strings on a 1970's Epiphone. I broke two of the pins trying to get them out with pliers. This was my 1st go at changing strings on an acoustic. Lesson learned.
Wish I'd read this before I tried. Didn't even know it was possible to do this.
This is my go-to for restringing my acoustic guitar. It's by far the clearest instructions out there in TH-cam land. Thanks for another great video Justin!
I have to say you are my first point of call for anything to do with guitars. Anyone can change strings with confidence after watching you. Thanks again.
The best restring vid till date!!!
By far the best video I’ve seen on restringing, nice one Justin 👍
Thank you Justin! Such an excellent lesson. Really helped me through the nervous process of changing my guitar strings for the first time! I'm sure I speak for all of us here when I say I really appreciated the detail you put into this instructional.
Great tutourial! Just changed strings on my acoustic following this and its the best method I have done so far! Thanks Justin!
Thanks Justin. Really clear. Just done this for the first time and needed your guidance.
Always a joy to watch well-spoken Justin. He's a good tutor, with an amicable easy-going clear style. Nice cap, too, which is always a bonus. It didn't harm the Housemartins.
Who would have thought that finding a good video on changing acoustic strings was difficult? So glad I found this one. Literally answered all my questions right as I was about to ask them! Great job. 👍 thanks!
Just finished restringing my acoustic with the right way, your way! Thank you very much mate, you are an inspiration, keep up the good work! :D
I’ve watched other videos for help changing my strings ... this one resulted in the best outcome. Thanks!
This is without a doubt the best video on changing strings I have run into. I particularly appreciated your method of starting the string winds on the tuners. Very cool. I followed the instructions, and I have never changed strings as pain free as this time.
Great video, Justin. I've been playing since 1963. I like the idea of locking the strings and it's a new one on me. I'm going to change the strings on my Tacoma D-10E right now using your instructions. Thanks. Jim
Justin you are quite simply the best!
Very thorough and easily understood even by me! Thank you so much.
From when I was a teen first starting guitar to now, I want to thank you for your charismatic and reliable lessons =)
Justin, today was the second time I have used your video to replace my strings. Thanks for being so helpful to us beginners!!
Sharpen a lead pencil to a nice point and go over the slots in the nut. The graphite lubricates the strings and stops that annoying 'click' when tuning. Once stretched I usually give all the open chords a good bashing, retune, and very rarely have any tuning problems afterwards.
Very detailed and very helpful, thank you.
Great lesson which I've just watched again. I now always use this method of changing strings which only takes me about 15 minutes now. The first wind allows the string to lock in place and then the remaining turns keep the string nice and neat below.
This was so helpful! Thanks, brother!
Not sure why, but I feel like visiting the Arctic.
Sun, surf and extinction!!
lol
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Wonderful...I finally managed to change the e string myself! Thanks a lot, Justine!
Thanks Justin, your video was a huge help.
What a great video!! I have never seen anyone take strings off and put them back on so fast. I guess he has done it several thousand times before:) I also didn't know about stretching the strings before tuning it or the cutter/ winding tool. This was an extremely helpful video so whenever the time comes I won't worry:))
Thanks a lot, Mate. Just changed the strings watching your tutorial. Works Great.
You’re a very good teacher. Love all your videos, very helpful.
nailed it man, i did mine on the first try with your help
Thanks for actually giving info on how much slack to use...all the other videos ive seen don't elaborate on that
exactly helped me a lot too. Thx ;*
Thanks Justin I just don't take all the strings off Great video
Thanks dude for your videos, you are really helping me out there!
Justin, Thanks a lot for this video. Your tip about stretching the strings was especially helpful as it helps make the new strings sound normal vs. the tinny sound produced by new strings.
Thank you so much! Very helpful. I successfully changed the strings and lived to tell the tale...
I was definitely hesitant to learn about how to restring my acoustic, but I'm glad this popped up! Thanks Justin.
Great instructions and the close ups really nailed it for me!
Thanks Justin. Massively helpful!
Justin, you is a legend. Thank you so much for this advice.
Thanks again Justin, you make learning a joy mate.
I dont ever comment but I just finished restringing a GS Mini and a Les Paul Standard 60s because of u. That clockwise/counter clockwise loop is the easiest to follow. I love u man
I am so bad at changing strings, it's embarrassing. I always come back to this video. It's so helpful. Still, for me getting this done always seems to take all evening, lol. Maybe that's why I don't change my strings nearly as often as I should.
Always great video, your the man
Cheers Justin.
I was having trouble trying to get the locking method right.
As always the best.
just changed my strings for the first time thanks to you. That video really helped, thanks a lot !
I'm not sure how many thousands of times I've done this myself. But for some reason it was still fun to watch you do it! JustinGuitar - making even the mundane aspects interesting. ;)
ha ha!! :)
Thank you so much Justin, I managed to change my guitar strings by myself first time with no trouble thanks to you!
...thank YOU...i finally got the proper procedure....gave me a lot of confidence...!! great job !!
Very clear and thoroughly made ! thank you !
Really useful , thank you Justin
Thank you Justin. As a kid, restringing guitar was just fun. Yesterday, I decided to try restringing my guitar myself rather than taking it back to guitar shop. I totally messed up, broke a string, didn't leave enough wind at top or lock in the balls of strings so ordering new set to take it on again tomorrow according to this great tutorial.
Great help, my first string change went well! Thanks Justin!
very well explained, as always, a very useful tutorial
Thanks Justin! I tried changing strings for the first time today and thanks to your video I got it done successfully without breaking a sweat (or a string!) 😁
Thank you for this am learner this has given me the confidence to try and change the strings myself
I feel rude for not having subscribed much earlier. This is by far the most detailed string changing tutorial I've seen on TH-cam, and I've referenced it for the last three times I have changed my strings. Well done.
The only video that made sense to me, much appreciated
really great tutorial, the best!
Well explained as usual Justin. Thanks man!Diana's good looking wool - Lucky You.....
Thanks again Justin, you the best!
Justin, you are the GOAT
Very helpful. Thanks!
5:02 "Try and get it in the right way." Good advice.
the one thing that has kept me from ever really playing in my 40 year life span was this process right here. Thank you for all your vids, bucket list item checked! :)
Nicely done, thank you :)
Thanks it was really useful !
Amazing thanks so much for this tutorial
Thanks! No one ever told me about stretching my strings!
It really helps keep the guitar in tune!
It helped me a lot. Thanks.
Great video! Thanks!
thanks justin, your trick works a charm ;)
Just what I needed to know!
Many thanks for sharing this!
Thank you Justin.
Thank you! Successfully changed my guitar strings for the first time :)
Hey Justin, new to acoustic so I was questioning those pins. I have the same string winder, didn't know they had a pin puller. Thanks!
Thanks Justin!
thanks for this, great video
Thank you!! Can you do a lesson on the floyd system? The other videos out there don't quite approach this as thoroughly/clearly as you do.
justin thanks that really helped me
Thanks dude, it worked for me
Helped a lot. And the guitar sounds so much better. The white bar on the bottom did fall out when I cut the strings. I think I put it back on correctly.
Changed my strings finally after starting learning guitar 1.5 yrs in - lol
Took 30 mins, and broke the 3rd/G string as I was apparently 2 octaves higher
yay, I changed my strings for the first time!
Thank you it helped me very good
Thank you so sir u really saved my life
Nice one Justin....ditto the previous comment, thanks very much 🎶👍