Difference between revisions of "How to Change a String (with Locking Tuners)"
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Revision as of 19:19, 30 September 2018
Contents
- 1 How to Change a String (with Locking Tuners)
- 1.1 Detune the lowest string with the tuning peg until it drops as low as it can go
- 1.2 Loosen the locking mechanism on the back of the tuning peg as much as it will loosen
- 1.3 Carefully pull the string out of the hole
- 1.4 Cut the end of the string
- 1.5 Gently push the string 1 inch through the hole of the bridge
- 1.6 Cut the string above the bridge
- 1.7 Very gently pull the remainder of the string through the bridge
- 1.8 Repeat the process for all other strings
- 1.9 Gently wipe down the fretboard with a dry microfiber cloth removing any dirt seen; do not use any solvents, oils, or other chemicals on the fretboard and do not scratch the fretboard
- 1.10 Take the lowest string out of the new package of strings
- 1.11 Insert it through the hole of the bridge
- 1.12 Turn the tuning peg so that the hole aligns straight with the angle of the string
- 1.13 Put the string through the tuning peg hole
- 1.14 While pulling the string lightly, tighten the locking mechanism on the back of the tuning peg
- 1.15 Repeat the process for all other strings
- 1.16 At the tuning peg, pull the excess string from the lowest string down to make a crease
- 1.17 Cut the excess string just above the hex screw that holds the tuning peg into the headstock
- 1.18 Tune the string to pitch
- 1.19 Repeat the process for all other strings
- 1.20 Tune all string to pitch from lowest to top until all strings are in tune