As you replace the bridge pin, lightly pull on the string (being careful not to crimp the string with your fingers), until you feel the ball slip into place. If the pin pops back out while very lightly pulling on the string, repeat the process. This may take a bit of practice, but you'll get a feel for it quickly.
Changing Strings on an Acoustic Guitar
By Dan Cross, About.com Guide
Uncoil your brand new string from it's package. Note that there is a small ball on one side of the string. Slide the ball-end of the string down a couple of inches into hole in the bridge. Now, replace the bridge pin back into the hole, aligning the carved slot of the pin with the string.
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- Changing Strings on an Acoustic Guitar - Removing the Sixth String
- Replacing the Sixth String
- Pull The Sixth String Toward the Headstock of the Guitar
- Slide Sixth String Through Tuning Peg
- Tightening the Sixth String
- Apply Tension While Wrapping the Sixth String
- Watch While You Wind the Wrapped String
- Wrapping the Sixth String
- Stretch the String To Help Maintain Tuning
- Repeat This Process To Change The Remaining Five Strings
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