The Four Different Re-string Methods. Sharpen My Axe

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String Swing guitar hangers (I only use String Swing)
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Fret Rocker
Precision Notched Straightedge
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Tech Method 0:52
Factory Method 1:32
Fast Wrap Method 2:09
Basic Method 2:35

[ChrisSmith-ncto]

This was the best restringing tutorial I've ever watched. Didn't over complicate things but showed exactly where to place your hands with fantastic viewing angles.

[bobbarker]

Tech Method 0:52
Factory Method 1:32
Fast Wrap Method 2:09
Basic Method 2:35

[marinmarinov]

Locking tuners - best upgrade for ANY guitar, makes string changes a breeze.
No winding, no knotting, no nothing. Additional tuning stability is a bonus.
Before the locking tuners changing strings was a chore, no matter the method.
Otherwise - great video and very useful.

[BrianSGuitars]

This type of information is what draws me to your channel! I understand it's probably not the most profitable in terms of YouTube for you, but this stuff is what that I love about your channel! It's guitar tech for dummies, and I fall into that category! Aside from maybe doing a re-fret, or fixing a broken neck I am confident now that I could do 90% of my own guitar teching because of the information I've gleaned from your videos, and I thank you for that! I've installed output jacks, installed locking tuners, cleaned and recondition pots, lowered action, adjusted the truss rod, set intonation, etc., etc. all because you gave me the confidence to do it myself! Aside from installing a set of pickups, which I'm also sure I could after watching your vids I no longer need a luthier in my wallet!

[Cris_Borgnine]

How the hell are there any dislikes when you explain clearly that there are a thousand ways to string up your guitar besides the 4 perfectly explained ways!!! Thanks for the info really helped my kids out!!!

[nekrohatred]

So normally I been using the basic method for years but I just tried the tech method out to see if it really helps tuning stability. So far so good and I been doing some crazy bends.

[ronaldgoebel]

The 1st method is absolutely the best. I am a guitar tech for over 45yrs and this method is the preferred method by every guitar tech I know. The main thing to tuning stability is to never and I mean NEVER overlap the string windings on the post. Slippage can happen real easily.

[brucearmstrong]

I used to use the fast wrap method for most of my guitar playing life. I've now become very hooked on the factory method. I find it does help tuning stability.

[natfingerboard]

I do the hook method but I don't leave any slack, I pull the string all the way. Super fast and effective for guitars without locking tuners.

[Dragonjasp]

Tech method for wrapping. For measuring slack I use two posts on a fender type and one post for a gibson type.

[artemisxo]

i've got back and forth between the basic and tech methods, tho i didn't know them by name. when i was young i thought more wraps = better tuning to i definitely had too many

[DadRockAndGuitars]

Used the basic method for a long time, but switched to the "Factory" method a few year ago because it seemed to help with tuning stability. Great video!

[MichaelSimmons.]

For 40 years, I used the first method you showed. For the last 10 years, I've used the z bend method

[MBS]

boy I can't tell you how much I love this..I'm sure me as well as other guitarists over the years were told that anything other than the traditional way to restring your guitar was wrong..I've heard that from old timers and people who were just unsure if there was another way to do it but it turns out they were extremely wrong and this channel has helped with the little things soooo much thank you!

[rockandrollmd]

I used to do the fast wrap method, but I recently discovered the tech method (over under pinch) and am now utilizing that one. It seems to hold the strings better in tune.

[kdrake]

Basic method, my wraps come out super clean and I never have trouble with the strings slipping or breaking.

[TomReinerDE]

Thanks. So. Much. I chose the factory method and it turned out just great.

[MattPex]

Awesome video Phil. I'm a massive fan of the tech method.

As for measuring the string; I pull the string all the way through the machine head, and then I pinch it at the nut and pull it back 2 frets (around 3 inches). It works on all guitars and consistently gets me 3 wraps (1 above and 2 below).

[amberpaintshair]

Thank you for explaining it so easily. This is literally the best restringing video on YouTube.

[mathewswenson]

I used to use the basic method, but after some time as a tech, I have adopted the tech method and I'm not looking back!