Really wanna slap myself right now!

[Pdubs76]

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!

[Brucebubs]

ooops!

[stokes1971]

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

[PapaC]

Originally Posted by stokes1971

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.

[rllink]

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.

[llew]

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

[TBman]

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

Stuff happens.

[Peter Z]

Originally Posted by TBman

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?

[rmp]

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

[llew]

Originally Posted by TBman

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

Stuff happens.

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!

[hairpuller]

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

[sevenpalms]

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

[Kyle215]

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

[Dotneck]

Remember when you could buy single strings at the LGS?

[YamahaGuy]

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.