How to String an Electric Guitar

Changing strings on an electric guitar is a vital skill for any guitarist. This video lesson shows how to replace a string on your electric guitar, regardless of string brand or gauge, and get back to playing music.

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Posted by michael DECEMBER 30, 2008 | 04:40AM
This is not how to string a guitar. The strings must be wound in a way that they lock themselves. The method shown here will only lead to bad intonation due to slipping strings. M

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Posted by another michael /england JANUARY 12, 2009 | 01:02PM
This is certainly the way most guitarists string a guitar, (sometimes during a gig). Locking the strings would be unusual, but nice if you have the time and inclination. Most guitarists do not bother but stretch the string, (as shown),to avoid slipping - and off you jolly well go!

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Posted by Kevin FEBRUARY 27, 2009 | 03:52AM
The first Michael is right. This guy showed the sloppy way of doing things.this method not only to bad intonation the string will come out of tune, especially if use a tremelo bar that isn't double locking. Restringing by locking it takes no longer then doing it the wrong way. And the majority of the guitarist do stretch the strings otherwise you'll be retuning a couple songs later

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Posted by luuk MAY 10, 2009 | 03:53PM
if you already know how to string your guitar why are you watching a "for dummies" video?

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Posted by Steve SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 | 01:47PM
Oh god! Logic! Everyone, stand back! Its gonna blow!

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