How to Change a String on a Stratocaster

Here's the quickest and easiest way to properly replace an old or broken guitar string on a Fender Stratocaster. This method also works for other string-thru-body guitars, such as Telecasters, Squier guitars, and most Strat-style or Tele-style electric guitars.

[roberthorvat]

I changed strings on bass, acoustic and electric at least 5 times each and I still look at these videos for extra care just because I know how easy I can make a mess just to protect me from my dumbness

[ladybugonapug-jamie]

This video saved me...as a non-musically inclined single mom, I was able to do this with your help! My 13 year old son just got a stratocaster and I told him with your instruction, he could totally do this. Thank you so very much!

[kevinwu]

This is my second time changing guitar string. First time I wasted a set due to poor instructions from other videos. This was my second time and I did it-- thanks to your video

[David-sxlk]

I don't know why other videos have to make changing the string so complicated. Great video.

[georginatayler]

much better than all the over videos I tried, thanks

[russferris]

A very helpful and concise video. Thank you Mike.

[ksurf]

Best Video I have seen on Strat string changes! Thank you, your video made this process much easier for me!

[raylynch]

Great video. Very well explained and easy to follow. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing, Ray (Australia)

[teejay]

Is it me or did it look like he replaced the b string but when they showed the head stock part of the video, he was replacing the e string.

[robschulerofficial]

Amazingly simple,
I have a gig tomorrow helped out loads, cheers.

[akaa]

Thank you, this exact string snapped on my guitar! This video helped me to understand, I wasn't turning the string long enough. Thank you!

[gertvanrooy]

There is a lot of people out there blocking their bridge thereby moving the trem block forward a bit. The holes to replace the strings through will not line up anymore with the rectangular window, and you would have to take off the backplate to change the strings. My question is, if you take that plate off, say, 20 times wouldn't the screw holes wear out eventually? I'd rather leave it on as much as possible.

[brandonmarsh]

Finally a video that helped me out .. I have a Telly but this helped alot .

[susankenney]

Thanks for the easy to follow string change

[ubellubo]

This guy makes it look so easy. I mess it up every time. I can't find a way to hold the string down in place and wind it at the same time.

[phillyman]

Thanks, excellent video. You make it so easy!!! :)

[ahnihope]

Me in awe at all the gibsons in the back

[richardfitsell]

Hi there. I have a MIM Fender Player Strat. Would you recommend when changing all the strings to do them one at a time to keep the tension on the trem block? I used to do that on my Ibanez JS100. 6th E string then 1st E working even inwards top to bottom.

[johnulcer]

You said that you never want to cut a string under tension, but what about when a string snaps while playing? I just got a brand new Strat and I guess the strings they send them with are cheap, because it snapped almost immediately on the high E while doing a bend up the neck. Does this damage the guitar, or were you saying not to cut under tension because of safety reasons?

[thelonioushuman]

Is he switching back and forth between the E and B string?