If your kid just started electric guitar (or acoustic guitar), very soon you'll be replacing a guitar string. Electric and acoustic are similar, Here's how to do both.
Seems to be a lot of folks looking for this info. I was going to write the definitive article on it. I've been changing guitar strings for years. If you know how to change an electric guitar string, you can figure out how to put a guitar string on an acoustic guitar. I even know how to change a classical guitar string. It's mostly the same.
The important thing to remember is to only change one string at a time.
I searched for pic's on how to replace a guitar string. I found a wealth of information, so rather than duplicate it, I'll just give you all the best articles you can link to:
- About.com Has the most complete guide. Great if you're feeling particularly helpless. Clear pictures. Thorough explanation.
WARNING!:If you're reading this, you probably have a kid. Stretching the strings, as advised, is a good idea, but it does have a tendancy to send your bridge pins into orbit. It's happened to me. You can't really jam down your pins, so just TAKE CARE there are no little eyes in the line of fire.
- Guitartips has pics and instructions (very terse) on how to change classical guitar string (nylon).
- Best pics for changing an acoustic guitar string.
- ezFolk.com breaks it out nicely for you, with a note on changing electric guitar string.
- Cyberfret.com has the best pictures.
- Guitartricks.com has the best article for how to change electric guitar strings. Many nice pics.
Be sure to change guitar strings at least once every three months to keep them sounding bright. If your kid really plays a lot, consider changing them every week. I used to change mine once a month, when they began to look tarnished. Brand will make a diffence in the sound, which is a matter of personal preference.
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