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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Remove the old strings
• Method 2 of 3: At the bridge
• Method 3 of 3: At the head
• Tips
• Warnings

Are your strings making a buzzing noise? Is the sound of your guitar getting a little duller? Is it difficult to keep your guitar in tune? These could all be signs that it is time to replace your strings. Many people who have a classical guitar dread this job, especially because the strings are so beautifully tied to the bridge. But don't worry, replacing classic strings is easier than you think, and it happens in no time!

To step

Method 1 of 3: Remove the old strings

1. Remove the old strings. There are a number of ways to do that. Some people say that the neck should be kept taut and that you should only replace one string at a time, other people say that it is good to remove all strings at the same time so that you can clean the neck properly. Choose a method.
   • Cut the old strings. Take a pair of scissors and cut all six strings (or just one). If you cut the strings, you will have to remove the leftover string, such as the pieces at the bridge.
   • Turn the tuning pegs down until the strings fall off. This way takes more time, but the advantage is that no pieces of string fall to the ground. It is easiest to use such a merry-go-round with which you can quickly turn the strings. If you don't have that, just loosen a string until you can remove the string.
2. Buy new strings. If you bought a set of regular acoustic strings, they are probably made of steel. You should never put steel strings on a classical guitar. This puts way too much tension on the neck, which can even break the neck. In addition, it sounds terrible on a classical guitar. Only use classical strings on a classical guitar. You can find string sets for little money on the internet or in the store.

Method 2 of 3: At the bridge

1. Start with the sixth string.
   • Put the string through the bridge. The string must be pulled from the inside to the outside. About 10-12 cm of string should come through the bridge.
   • Make a single loop. The string should go under the other half of the string.
   • Pass the string under the loop once.
   • Hold the string against the body. This is important, because if you don't keep the string down, the string will stick up. This will likely cause the string to loosen again.
   • Tighten the string. You do this by pulling the string at both ends. Pull the string as tight as possible.
   • Repeat this with the 5th and 4th strings. The 6th, 5th and 4th strings are set up in the same way, we do the last three strings slightly differently. It's almost the same, but you wind the string a bit more often.
2. Continue with the third string.
   • Pull the string through the bridge. The string must be pulled from the inside to the outside. About 10-12 cm of string should come through the bridge.
   • Make a single loop. The string should go under the other half of the string.
   • Pass the string under the loop three times. This ensures that the string will become tighter and tighter, which means that it will be less likely to loosen.
   • Tighten the string. You do this by pulling the string at both ends.
   • Repeat this with the 2nd and 1st string.

Method 3 of 3: At the head

1. Turn the tuning knob until the hole faces forward. You can work with the string more easily if you can see what you are doing.
2. Pass the string through the hole once. There are also methods where the string is put through the hole twice, but that is more difficult and one time works just as well.
3. Go back through the hole above the tuners. That is the white plastic part that you wrap the string around.
4. Pull the string tight.
5. Go back through the hole above the tuners.
6. Hold the loose string and tighten the string by turning the tuning knob. After a while you can let go of the string.

Tips

• By using a string reel you can tension a string much faster. But be careful not to break the string.
• Ask if someone shows you the first time.

Warnings

• Never turn the strings too far until they break; this puts too much pressure on the bridge, and you can hurt yourself if the string hits you.