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Changing Strings on an Electric Guitar

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Cutting Excess String

after tightening, cut excess string
after tightening, cut excess string
Once you've successfully wrapped the string around the tuning peg, bring the string into approximate tune. When completed, take your pliers and snip off the excess string protruding from the tuning peg. Leave approximately 1/4" of the string, to prevent slippage. Dispose of the excess string immediately.
  1. Loosening the Sixth String on Your Guitar
  2. Removing the Old Guitar String
  3. Feeding the New String Through the Back of the Guitar
  4. Pulling the New String Through the Bridge
  5. Leaving Extra String Length for Wrapping Around the Tuning Peg
  6. Crimping and Winding New Electric Guitar String
  7. Using Tension to Control String Winding
  8. Wrapping the Guitar String on the Tuning Peg
  9. Cutting Excess String
  10. Stretching New Electric Guitar String

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