How To Restring An Acoustic Guitar Properly

In this video I show you the best method for changing strings on an acoustic guitar. I also include a few extra tips and tricks from years of restringing hundreds of guitars.

[markrogers]

I also have been playing guitar for 52 years and have never seen such a clear demonstration of how to correctly attach and wind the strings. Very helpful! Thank you!

[celiamiller]

been playing guitar for 25ish years and pathetically never changed my strings after my first failed attempt. Quarantine got me in a bind and this video was the clearest....thank youuuu

[sarahgentile]

I’m a total beginner and this video helped me restring my guitar for the first time today with ease! Thanks for making it so easy to follow and for explaining the “why’s.”

[rchmbrs]

I’m a grown man but the way this guy held my hand and coaxed me through the process made me feel coddled and cared for, which strangely I appreciated. Thank you kind sir, guitar strings strung, mission accomplished.

[MickeyDe]

Thank you so much! Not to outdo any of the older gents here but I've been playing acoustic guitar for over 60 years (I'm 70 and still learning) and thanks to your video I just restrung my Gibson J45 the best I have ever done! Nothing like doing something the wrong way for 60 years, but as the saying goes, better late than never. Thank you!

[mayhemwithluci]

Dude I'm 13 years old at 2:00 am you save my life. I have a lesson tomorrow. THANK YOU!!!!

[valkiss]

i'm just going to say that this is probably the best explained youtube lesson on how to change strings

[callme_joule]

15years of guitar experience and this is the most in-depth guide i have ever watched, keep up the great work!

[lilith]

I'm 15 and learning guitar and broke a string the first day, this has helped me so much thank you

[iking]

Been playing for 50 years, but picked up a couple of good tips. Never too late to learn!

[creative]

This guy is a born teacher! He is explicit, detailed, articulate so much so that I, as a beginner, am very good at changing my strings. He put me at ease about working with my instrument in a confident manner. Bravo!!

[trevorclissold]

My partner bought me my first guitar for my birthday last year and it really means a lot to me so I was nervous restringing it myself, thinking I’d break it somehow, this video was perfect, easy to follow and explains it all brilliantly! Just finished and tuned up and the strings haven’t fallen out so guess I did it right, which means if so can then anyone can follow this too haha

[kidyusei]

Lifesaver! I was literally a nervous beginner and by the end of this video I was able to restring all 6 strings with no issues. You were so calm, clear, and detailed. Thanks for the amazing instructions and tips! Best restring video ever!

[tomlaughlin]

I have taught school for 39 years, and this guy is a great teacher! He is patient and does not rush through anything! His method is awesome, and if you take your time, like him, tuning becomes a delight!

[frogblues]

Just used this video as a reference for about the 20th time. It is hands down the best YouTube instructional for string changes on an acoustic. Thank you!

[davidmorgan]

I'm a total novice when it comes to guitars and at 66 i'm slow at picking things up but watching your brilliant lesson all your teaching has etched in my brain. Thanks so much that you took the time to teach other like me, well done young man. Wish I could find someone like you to teach me basic guitar.

[Honojane]

I used to string this way and after a 25 year break from playing, I couldn't remember how. Thanks for the careful explanation!

[aldocervantes]

Who the hell disliked this video?!?! This is the best tutorial out there

[barryhartley]

A very professional presentation, clear and so much more descriptive after looking at several. I will restring again now for sure. After 60 years since I played guitar with basic chords, at 84 have decided to exercise my fingers again. Many thanks. Barry ...Australia.

[leam]

The best most thorough demo of this on YouTube. I’ve done it a million times but never happy with my wraps. This definitely worked.