How to Restring a Guitar

How to Restring a Guitar

Proper stringing of your guitar is critical to how well your instrument stays in tune and performs. Follow the simple steps below to maximize string stability.

	Insert the end of the string through the hole in the tuning peg.
	Bring the extra string back around and under the string as it winds around the peg. This method of wrapping the string around the tuning peg creates the most secure method of holding the string. This is especially critical on strings that have no windings.
	Make sure the ball end of the string is firmly seated under the bridge by pushing down on the bridge pin while pulling up on the string.

You may now proceed to tighten the tuning peg in the direction of the arrows. You should have approximately three turns for each wrapped string, and about twice as many on the unwrapped strings. This, plus a generous amount of stretching, results in a very stable string condition. Winding the remainder of the loose string toward the bottom of the post greatly reduces leverage / torque pressure on the post, therefore reducing excess gear wear.