Classical Guitar Strings Replacement

Introduction

If you've been playing a classical, nylon string guitar for a while you probably noticed that the strings aren't as shiny as they used to be. Guitar strings get worn out and dirty over time with play and nylon strings are no exception to this. It's important to change the strings every couple months to keep your guitar sounding as good as possible, because having new strings makes a big impact on the sound quality.

Whether this is your first guitar ever or you've been playing a steel string acoustic or electric for years, it is important to know how to change nylon strings and what the differences are from steel strings. The main difference is that nylon strings need to be tied around the bridge of the guitar instead of having a ball at the end that secures them in place. The most important part of this process is making sure the knot tying the strings to the bridge is secure, and if that is done successfully changing the strings should be a quick and easy process.

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Étape 1 Strings

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Unwind the string by turning the tuning knob clockwise until the string is slack.
Once the string is slack take it out of the tuning peg.

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Étape 2

Push the old string out until it comes out the bridge as shown in the picture.
Unwind the knot and pull the old string out of the bridge.

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Étape 3

Put the new string through the bridge leaving about 4-5 inches to be able to tie the knot.

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Étape 4

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To tie the knot, start by wrapping the string back over the bridge and behind itself.
Put the end of the string through the opening created above the bridge.
While holding the string taut, loop the end through the opening again so it looks like it's wrapped around itself.
Two loops is enough for the 3 low strings, but for the 3 higher strings try to get 3 loops to make sure they stay secure.
Pull the long end of the string away from the bridge to tighten the knot.

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Étape 5

Put the other end of the new string through the hole in the tuning peg.

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Étape 6

Tighten the new string by turning the knob counter-clockwise.
It helps to hold the string tight with your other hand in the groove of the bridge until it is tight enough to stay on its own.
Pay attention to the knot on the bridge while tightening the string. If it is not secure, it can come loose. If this happens, it can cause scratches in the guitar.
Tune the new strings a bit higher than what they are supposed to be at to stretch it out and help it settle faster.
Repeat Steps 1-6 for the remaining five strings.
Make an extra loop in the 3 higher strings when tying the knot to the bridge.

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Étape 7

Let the new strings settle for at least a few hours to make sure they are properly secured and the knots all hold.
Once they are settled, cut off the excess length of string below the bridge and on the tuners.

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Conclusion

Congratulations, your guitar now has a shiny new set of strings on it! It should have a much fuller, clearer, and louder sound than it did with the old strings. Now get out there and make some music!

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