How to restring an Acoustic Guitar

  • Step 1 Strings

    • Twist the 6 knobs in appropriate directions to unstring the guitar.

      • There are six strings on a guitar. From the thickest string to thinest, or left to right, the stings are named E(low), A, D, G, B, and E(high) strings.

      • In order to unstring the strings, turn the knobs for E(low), A, and D strings in clockwise direction and turn the knobs for G, B, E(high) strings in counter clock wise direction.

  • Step 2

    • Carefully remove the pins from the bridge and remove the old strings.

  • Step 3

    • Take the new strings out of of the package

    • Pin the stings onto the bridge, into the pinholes from left to right in the following order; E(low)-A-D-G-B-E(high).

      • Refer to the cover of guitar strings package to distinguish the strings.

  • Step 4

    • Insert the end of each string into the head machine.

    • Leave about 1 to 2 inches of string from the head machine and cut it using a clipper.

      • Repeat the process for all six strings.

  • Step 5

    • Guide the string through the pin hole, so that about 1/3 of an inch of excess string comes out from behind the pin.

      • Turn the knobs in a counterclockwise direction for E(low), A, D strings.

      • Turn the knobs in a clockwise direction for G, B, E(high) strings.

  • Step 6

    • Clip the tuner on the head of the guitar and turn it on.

    • Tune each string by plucking the string and checking the letter musical note indicated on the tuner.

      • From left to right, the appropriate musical notes of the strings are, E-A-D-G-B-E