How the %!#* do you change bass strings??!!

[imastain]

if i don't take em all off at the same time when changing then how tf am i supposed to clean the fretboard

[JohnsFrusciante]

Yo thanks dude, I ordered new bass strings (newbie bassist here) and the way the strings went directly into the top of the tuning peg threw me off (as a guitarist main lol), so thanks, I now know a little more about wtf I’m doing on here lol

[blakeoms]

Thanks straight to the point and helpful.

[chainsawvsgod]

Good vid. Tried changing a bass string after 15 years of playin guitar and went, "The fuck is this?" when I saw the tuner just had a slot rather than a hole.

[drums-bass-and-space]

Only thing I would change is how much string you have on the pegs. as much as I love overcompensating and making sure that you’re not going to undercut the string, if it’s too long, it can make it hard to tune up to the higher strings, harder to takeoff in the future without cutting the strings and if you’re not careful, can put too much tension on the pegs and break them off (happened to me but my bass is a beginner Ibanez so that’s different). Be mindful of how much you put on your bass.

Also another tip for changing strings, try out a bunch of them. There are standard stings, super thin, extra thick, flat wound, hybrid, so so many. Go to your local guitar Center or music shop and try some basses. If you like the feel of the string pick it up. If it sounds nice, do it too, but sound also depends on everything else.

[Omardottcom]

I always take mine off. All of them at the same time. I clean the frets up with .0000 steel wool, also screen and clean the fretboard, then oil it up a few time. Wipe it down. Then I clean the running legs and bridge and the spots between the pickups. But new string back on, stretch them a few times and tune up and play. Have done this for over 20 years, not once have I had a problem with my set up or neck.

[thesundog]

Thank you for that last little bit at the end!
So tired of seeing videos of people removing all the strings and restringing it in some random order.
It's over 200 pounds difference between having the strings on and off on a 5-string bass - so not wise taking them all off at once.

Also I really dig the music! One of my favorite things right now is playing synth bass parts on my five string and developing that feel but the "analog" way if you will.
Subbed 🤘🏻

[AllAboutBasses]

You could also use Flats. I know it's not everyone's vibe, but that will save money + time in the long run.

[luigiluigi]

You need more than a "couple of inches"
past the tuning post. Some wires have a thinner section for attachment. I'd sooner cut as he did some 4 or 5 inches.

[reignfire.x]

Bend it right before where you gonna cut though, this keeps the inside perfectly fine in position, as sometimes they can sound quite meh.

[Taxevader-gkms]

you forgot the first step
cry because you hate having to change strings

[Rugg-zbsy]

I use the guitar strings to mount staghorns to trees : D

[kacper_le]

remember to have about 3 windings on every string, then this "tutorial" is complete.

[ShtomaLarvae]

My dad has the same Warwick and claims its the best bass hes owned in 40 years

[oliverbowen]

Think you’ve got enough extra string there?

[fiscaldisco]

You forgot to explain in which direction they need to be wound

[FrontyardFootballwithfourguys]

I bought dr highbeam strings it was my first time changing strings and of course I had some complications I tune in d standard on bass and now I’m the first fret is buzzes out and there’s buzz all over the fret board do you know what I should do lol I’m new at bass stuff

[Mayonnaise_clips]

The “don’t take them all off” folk lore is false, don’t worry yall. Take them off and clean that thang. And if applicable to your fingerboard you should definitely hydrate it with some lemon oil

[skttlezedm]

sad to say the bass i am working on has no strings T-T

[demianstohr]

Wait, you can put your string ends INSIDE THE TUNING PEG??