Really wanna slap myself right now!
 

Started restringing my guitar and like a complete idiot, I put the A string where the E string goes. Already clipped it too, so just wasted a set of premium D’Addrio strings. So frustrating. Guess I should’ve waited until I had another cup of coffee before starting this. Oh well…back to guitar center I guess. Please tell me I’m not the only one who’s done this!

ooops!

https://i.imgur.com/8yflZLSh.jpg

Some reason you cant still use it in the proper position?

Probably not long enough now to reach he A peg.

I’ll admit I have done similar, but caught it before clipping. Probably couldn’t find my reading glasses lol.

In addition, I always try (as I’m sure you do), to have a few extra sets handy.

Any way, yeah frustrating and a lesson learned. Sounds like you have the right attitude about it. Laugh it off, and move on. :)

Not that specifically, but one time I wasn't paying attention and tried to tune the low E to the the higher octave and a third of the way there it snapped. A true testament to how well the bridge was glued down.

Add me to the list of those who've done it too. It is frustrating. Hopefully you've got extra strings.

One time I clipped a string at its post, instead of the post above.

Stuff happens.

I almost forgot that experience - till I read this! You had to write it, right? :lol:

yea,, who hasn't done this at least a few times?

I think the optimal words in your post Barry are "one time". I've not done it since and I think it was partially due to the fact that I was in a hurry. Like the old carpenter adage...measure twice...cut once!:D

Sheepishly raises hand. Thankfully I've only done it once <knocks on wood>.

If that’s the worst thing that happens to you today then I think you’re doing pretty good!

I’ve been known to get distracted while watching a ballgame and do silly things with strings…

Remember when you could buy single strings at the LGS?

Good excuse to buy a mini/short scale guitar.

I've done it many times. That's why I have spare sets on hand. I donate the other 5 to my on-hand single spares.

I was thinking that exactly. The OP just created a replacement set for a Little Martin. Now he has a good reason to purchase another guitar.

I think we've all had our stringing mishaps before. I know that I too put the A string where the E string goes once before, years ago. Not sure if it was related to coffee though.

Let that be the worst of your problems :)

Easy,

Buy a smaller size guitar that can use the string.

You can buy single strings from a few sources. I can get one from Gryphon if I need to.

Line forms to the left.

You're not the only one :)

I did but they were a different brand and the lights when I needed a medium. No worries. I was able to swing by GC and grab another set. I’ll be sure to do it right this time!

Actually, I had some good luck for the remainder of the day, so it’s all good.:)

Ok, I’d better get back in line then.:D

I checked at GC. No such luck.

Well..I came close to buying another today while I was picking up a new set of strings. Luckily I had enough self discipline to get myself out of there with only the strings. Next time will be a different story.

Stuff happens and I appreciate how. In my 46 years of playing, I’ve been lucky that I’ve never made a stringing mistake.

LMAO. Do you really think this is the most egregious stringing faux pas you could have? As you will find EVERYONE has a stringing mistake story. From the rookies to the pros. Stuff happens. Thanks for starting the thread though. Lots of good posts.

Ooops....I stand corrected. LOL