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CHANGING STRINGS
We strongly recommend that you change your strings fairly often. If you play daily, we recommend that you change
your strings every 3 months. A new set of strings will sound clear and precise, while an old set will sound dull and can
produce unusual buzzing and dead notes. If you notice that your strings have become dirty, discolored, or produce an
unusual buzzing or dull sound, then it is definitely time to put a new set of strings on your guitar.
Always check your new strings and make sure they are smooth and free of
defects before installing them. If there are any irregularities, such as kinks,
twists, or any other manufacturing defects, they will cause buzzing and
untrue notes as well as sound distortion. We recommend replacing one
string at a time, so that all the tension is not taken off of the neck. This will
make it easier to re-tune and setup the neck.
When winding strings on to the tuning machine post, always wind them
tightly and evenly to avoid any slipping than can occur if there are any gaps.
Always use at least 2 or 3 winds around the post starting from top to bottom.
As a rule of thumb, use about and extra 5cm (2 inches) of slack when
restringing a guitar and about 8cm (3 inches) of slack when restringing a
bass. For unwound, or plain strings, follow the diagram (Figure 1) detailing
how to install these strings on to the post to prevent them from slipping.
1. Insert end of string into tuning post (make sure to leave enough slack for a
few wraps around the post).
2. Wrap end of string clockwise around post and under the string where it
goes into the post (counterclockwise when stringing tuners on treble side
of headstock).
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Figure 1:
Stringing Plain Strings
