How to Insert a Guitar String?

Loosen and remove the broken or old string

Insert the string ball end into the bridge or tailpiece

Pull the string through until the ball end seats securely

Guide the string along the bridge, nut, and tuning post path

Thread the string through the tuning post hole

Leave a small amount of slack for winding

Wind the tuning peg to tighten the string

Keep the wraps neat and downward on the post

Tune the string to pitch

Stretch the string gently and retune as needed

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