How to Restring An Acoustic Guitar | The Tour Tech Tutorial

How to restring an acoustic guitar with a standard pinned bridge in this in-depth guide from professional tour tech Nolan Lucas! His technique is tailored to the touring guitarist who relies on a guitar that stays in tune or may need a super fast string change between songs.

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SKIP-TO GUIDE:
Removing Old Strings - 00:50
Polishing Frets - 3:00
Inserting Bridge Pins - 6:23
Cutting Strings to Length - 8:20
Winding Strings - 9:30
Stretching Strings - 14:50

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[carlbussmann]

One of the simplest and perhaps the best video on string changing.

[dennispatchett]

That’s the best video I’ve ever seen on restringing an acoustic guitar and I’ve played for over 50 years brilliant

[NOAH]

Finally, , , someone that doesn't recommend the "luthier's knot". I have used the method you are demonstrating for many years and have never had any string slippage.
As a gigging musician this is the only way to re-string. That is not an arrogant opinion, it's just fact. Thanks for taking time to make this video.

[zlonxman]

I've been a guitarist for forty years, and I have always hated changing strings. Such a pain in the butt. Lately I am inclined to stick with guitars equipped with locking tuners to make it easier to change strings. (I mostly play electric.) But I have one acoustic with traditional tuners like those in this video. I really appreciate this video. In fact, I think its's the very best video I've seen showing how to change strings. (There's no editing here, so we see the whole process.) I am now convinced I need to buy an electric tuner-twirler (or whatever they're called) to speed up the process. Great video!

[louieknutson]

This method of changing your strings is the best that I've seen and easy for me to understand and not mess it up with a bunch of stream flopping around on the end thank you

[cynbillings]

Thank you so much. A lot of YouTube guitar string instructions are done by guitar players but not necessarily guitar techs and this information from you is much more accurate and understandable. Thank you!

[jamesadams]

That Gibson always gives me the “Dear Santa” moment. Thanks. Great tutorial.

[jamesmclaughlin]

This is the clearest demonstration I have seen of the over/under technique of string winding.

[maryscott]

I’ve been playing for 54 years and never saw a string remover before. I must have one. There’s not much I hate as much as changing strings. I just bought a Martin D-35. I want to make sure I take exceptional care of it. It’s a beautiful guitar with an incredible sound.

[bermudaguy]

Thank you for the BEST video I have seen on restringing my guitar. Smart, clean & efficient. I'm embarrassed to say that after all the years of playing, I have never had someone show me this awesome method. 👍👍

[danmcnamara]

this is the best - i have tried them all - this method is failsafe. Well done!!!!

[josephcasey]

Saw Steve Howe of Asia/Yes fame in concert break a string. He was the only musician on stage at the time performing an extended solo. He kept on jamming and in the course of 3 or 4 minutes had the new string on. Never missing a beat. Amazaing.

[maureenjennings]

Its been so long since I changed my strings, thanks for reminding me what I've always done, (without the little drill or cutting before I wrap it). I watched another video and he did it completely different, crazy. If they keep in tune, I think you've done it right.

[sasquatchlife]

Thank you so much for this! This is the easiest and best way I've ever seen to restringing a guitar. I just did it in like 30 min and the other methods would always take me well over an hour. And I could never get the strings to wrap around correctly. Thanks again!

[kevgamble]

I've tried it all and after watching and trying this method, this is the only way I want to ever do this. When Nolan cut the strings, I was taken aback - could it really be that easy? And yes it is. It's such a relief and it's staying in tune really well. Thank you, I love it!

[jefffournier]

I’ve been changing strings for many years using many methods. I tried yours last night because you explained it really well. It was much easier than my previous attempts and I consistently got the same number of winds on each peg.

The big thing I noticed is that my guitar stayed in tune remarkably well afterwards, and that any tuning was accomplished with small turns.

Thank you!

[realcharlesmhall]

I have done this exact method since I was 15 years old. Created it myself out of necessity and have done it like this ever since.

[Pedro]

Brilliant-totally clear-for some reason I'v ebeen struggling with string changes and this is now my go to method-thank you.

[jamesmharvey]

Great video. It's always nice to get a refresh even after changing strings for years. I use the same winding method. But YIKES on using wire cuttings to remove the bridge pins. I use a plastic tool that doesn't have sharp points.

[CRUNCHCOLE]

I have been changing strings for 60 years and I always work from the outside in or work away from the nut so you have plenty of working room for 1, 2, 4 and 6. It's easier to string it up if you don't have a string running by the post you are working on. Everything else is spot on. I do make my cut after the string is wound because and old wives tale said the wound strings could unravel if you cut them before you put the bend in them but I have never seen it happen. Great video.