CHANGING STRINGS
Installing New Strings:
1.
Locate the proper string to replace your old string. Feed the string through the bridge and tie it.
2.
Secure the string to the appropriate tuning peg. To do so, make sure the eye/hole of the tuning
machine is parallel to the neck/headstock of the ukulele. Feed the string through the eye of the tuning
machine and pull the string fairly taut. The string should have a bit of slack.
3.
While holding the string taut, secure it to the tuning machine by turning the corresponding tuning peg
to wrap the string around. For extra security, route the string through itself on the initial wrap around
(see diagram).
4.
Begin to tune the string by winding the tuning peg until the desired sound is produced. After reaching
the desired tone, pull the string lightly. The string will go slightly out of tune. Readjust the tuning peg
until receiving the desired tone again. Repeat the process a few more times. This will ensure that your
string will stay in tune while playing.
5.
You may cut off the excess string, but it is important to leave some excess still attached (about ¼-1
inch) in case the ukulele string needs to be restrung again. Remember, it is easy to cut more off later,
but impossible to add string back.
Removing Old Strings:
1.
To remove an ukulele string, find the tuning peg/tuning machine that the string is attached to. Loosen
the string by winding the tuning peg until the string has no tension.
2.
Continue to wind the string loose until the string can be pulled loose from the top. The strings can be
removed via the bridge at the bottom of the ukulele.
3.
If you do not wish to use the old string again, you can cut the string with wire cutters. If you choose to
do this, be careful and hold the string securely next to the cut; otherwise, the string will pop up and
can potentially harm you.
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