Question on changing strings..

[jim1960]

I take them all off and then install them 6-5-4, then 1-2-3. Starting closest to the nut keeps the inside strings out of your way up by the tuner.

[51 Relic]

Originally Posted by ahorsewithnonam

YouTube the Taylor guitar stringing method. It’s fast, easy, and quick. I used to hate changing strings. Now it’s quick and fun.

+1 on the above

[sabatini]

Is it safe to change strings during a full moon? 😀

[Dreadfulnaught]

All six at once. Then you can clean and oil the fretboard (if needed) and change the battery.

[1neeto]

Originally Posted by sabatini

Is it safe to change strings during a full moon? [emoji3]

Just make sure you have a thermometer, barometric pressure gauge, and hygrometer. God forbid there’s a difference in atmospheric conditions during a string change and high tide because of the full moon.

[Arch Stanton]

I noticed the taylor guy didnt make that little bend like the other guy in the video. I really appreciate the replies, thanks.

[ahorsewithnonam]

Originally Posted by 1neeto

Just make sure you have a thermometer, barometric pressure gauge, and hygrometer. God forbid there’s a difference in atmospheric conditions during a string change and high tide because of the full moon.

You should really check all constellations. String too early and your guitar will always play flat. String too late and it will play sharp. Order a constellation orbital on eBay. Just tape it to the back of your guitar. Only use silver duct tape. Trust me, just the silver duct tape.

[Arch Stanton]

Originally Posted by ahorsewithnonam

You should really check all constellations. String too early and your guitar will always play flat. String too late and it will play sharp. Order a constellation orbital on eBay. Just tape it to the back of your guitar. Only use silver duct tape. Trust me, just the silver duct tape.

[golfreggie]

Originally Posted by ahorsewithnonam

YouTube the Taylor guitar stringing method. It’s fast, easy, and quick. I used to hate changing strings. Now it’s quick and fun.

I have seen that video a few years ago, and that is how I have been doing it ever since. I too, sort of enjoy the process. I check the tuners, the keys, etc and make sure all is cool for what the typical player can do to keep the guitar up to snuff. I also do not cut the strings on the Taylors, but the Breedlove has the pinless bridge, so I do cut those

[fazool]

Originally Posted by DenverSteve

I do the bass 3 then the treble 3. There's no magic formula. Some do all 6 at a time.

One thing to be cautious about :

If your nut is not glued down, the side loads from the strings will turn your nut into a projectile.

So, I never do side-to-side because of that. It can work, but just be careful of missiles.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by TBman

I take them all off, then wipe down the guitar from the top of the headstock to the bridge using a damp cloth. When I restring I do E e, A b, D G.

That's a me too.

Only keep strings on those with floating bridges.

[Edgar Poe]

Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

When changing strings, is it best to wind down and cut and remove all 6, or a couple at a time and always have tension? Is it perfectly safe to remove all the strings? I've always removed all 6 first.

Removing all strings at the same time, gives you a great opportunity to clean up the fretboard, and the frets, the nut and the saddle, the bridge, and the headstock, and also the soundboard, check that all screws are tight, and don't forget to blow out the inside of the guitar. If you have a bore scope you can check for broken or lose parts inside also.

YOU MAY EVEN FIND THAT PICK YOU LOST.

Oh BTW, NO it does not hurt to remove all strings at the same time.

Ed

[jaymarsch]

Originally Posted by fazool

One thing to be cautious about :

If your nut is not glued down, the side loads from the strings will turn your nut into a projectile.

So, I never do side-to-side because of that. It can work, but just be careful of missiles.

Interesting - never had that issue and I do wear my glasses while changing strings and am usually no where near a window, so I guess I have been lucky. I just always take 'em all off and start with E and work my way to e.

I remember one of the first times that I changed my own strings, I turned the guitar over to wipe down the back after I took off all of the strings. When I turned it back over, the saddle was gone. It had fallen out and somehow dropped between the couch cushions so it took me a minute to realize why it seemingly disappeared. Of course, I had to figure out which way it went when I put it back in since back then I didn't know anything about compensated saddles.

Best,
Jayne

I change all six at once on all my guitars except the resonator. On those, you definitely want to keep tension on the bridge at all times, or the cone and/or the saddle can move, impacting both intonation and tone.