How to Restring a Classical Guitar | with D'Addario

For many beginning guitar players (and even some advanced players), restringing your guitar is a chore many dread. Even scarier to some: changing strings on a CLASSICAL guitar! However, don't fret (pun intended)! Thanks to Brandon from D'Addario, he shows you how easy it is to put new strings on your favorite classical guitar!

[larrytipson]

The best string changing video on YouTube, actually explaining the nuances and even mentioning the double loop method for the high e string.

[Rain-jsln]

ahhhh this dude has so much control over the strings he makes everything look so much easier

[youwaisef]

Finally a good method and a good explanation for how to tie the string on the headstock.

[mariaavrms]

i've never had the courage to change classical guitar strings by myself but now with this video's help i finally did it :)

[John-ttv]

Every single, solitary time I watch a video by D'Addario -regardless of the subject matter- it is the best coverage of that subject on YouTube. No exceptions.
Thanks, folks!

[stephenblyskal]

Well done. Very clear explanation. Gives me confidence to tackle “Linda”, my 1966 Guild classical guitar.

[FintagoSoccerSklz]

The best string changing video ever!!! This video has changed my life, thank you Fred!

[averagegirl]

Video: "never take all the strings off at the same time, that creates higher risk for damage when adding tension, especially for vintage for guitars."
Me, having just removed all the strings from my mom's classical guitar she got in the 70's: Well sh*t

[mikekush]

Amazing video! My classical has been sitting with a broken string for 6months because I didn't have the confidence to change them.

[Lockemeister]

Very well done and informative. Thanks.
Yours is the only video that I came across that accurately instructed about the 1st and 6th string. That's how my Yamaha was strung from the factory, so I wanted to do it the same way.

[michaelp]

a couple of pointers - 1. (bridge end) you want your top loop (nearest sound hole) to be smaller - as small as you can get it so it isn't resting/touching the saddle holder. you can use a small pencil point to push the loop smaller and down away from the bridge wood saddle holder. i also lay a small piece of paper on the bottom of the bridge so i don't damage my sound board. 2. (top-head end) the strings need to wind and be on the top of the peg (not coining from the bottom). also make sure that none of your strings are touching any part of the head stock. strings should go straight from the winding peg to the nut

[johnrobinsonclifford]

Thankyou sir, the 1st String DOUBLE Loop is a secure method to keep the String from getting loose & untuned after Tuning.

Superb idea.
🎉

[mariettapoole]

Awesome how-to instructions. Well done. Thank you.

[markkneller]

Exellent demo i, ll be doing this to my yamaha later .

[Jobvdschouw]

my high E keeps losing it's grip when it is almost in tune. the low strings find their grip but the nylon ones just keep getting lose

[martin-]

Thank you - many years since I played classical and your video made restringing one I bought so much easier. Greatly appreciated

[beatsNstrings]

that "over, and under, but THROUGH" part got me so fucked up six ways to sunday. watching it 20 times but cant duplicate

[elchicobandaleyva]

FIRSTTIME STRINGER JEJE I SUCK I THINK I DID IT BACKWARDS ... YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF YOUNG MAN ... GOD BLESS.... LOVE YOUR AMPS AT YOUR STORE.... PEACEOUT

[doomworks]

why do all of these string changing videos always choose the shittest camera angles

[johnmontague]

Excellent video Brandon, but you didn’t mention / demonstrate for guitars with 12 holes in the bridge. That would be useful. Thanks