Changing Strings on an Acoustic Guitar

Stretch the String To Help Maintain Tuning

After bringing the string into approximate tune, gently pull up on the string for several seconds, and then re-tune the string. Continue until the string no longer goes out of tune.

Finally, use a pair of wire cutters (or an equivalent) to trim the excess string. Snip off the end of the string protruding from the tuning peg. Try and leave about 1/4" of string remaining.

Congratulations, you've just changed the sixth string of your guitar. It may have taken you a while, but with practice, you'll be able to change a string in under a minute.

• 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