How should I restring an electric guitar?

Answer by  Mydnight (111)

Remove the old string. Anchor the new string at bridge by passing through hole and make the ball secure. Pass string through hole in post and kink string towards headpost.

Answer by  wehadthought (391)

First, push the string through the holes in the bridge, ensuring that the metal part is left to catch and prevent the string from coming through. Then manually wind the string's other end around the relevant tuning peg at the top until it catches on itself, then twist the peg until the string is taut. Tune.

Answer by  johnjohn (55)

it mostly depends on your bridge. some guitars string through the back and some hook through the bridge its self. if it is a floating tremolo then you want to change your strings one at a time so that the other strings keep the tension on the springs. when attached to the bridge feed through the tuning key and tune

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well make sure the string is about the correct length you need to wire. Then work your way from one loop to the next in a spiral like fashion. Be sure that it is wired properly.

Answer by  bekkashay (98)

First loosen the string and unwind it, next use wire cutters and cut off curled strings, then insert new string through the bridge, then use the hand tuner, next clip off the excess string.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

String it from the bottom to the top attach the strings at the bottom then run them up the neck remember to keep them tight then thread the string through the hole in the peg and tune it.

Answer by  Cheetah (17)

First, it is vary important what kind of guitar do you have. Fender style is typical. You should take each string out of the tuning peg, and put it strong in the bridge. You will take out the string from behind the body. Than take the new string and do exactly the opposite. Do the same with all the strings.

Answer by  crazycool (145)

You want to make sure you get steel string. Nylon is no good - that's for classical guitars! You want to take some wire cutters and snap out the tension on the string. Then unwind the string. Get your new strings and tie a knot right over the pegs. Then wind it down and tune it!

Answer by  LeheckaG (1826)

(1)string-at-a-time! Turn tuning-post to lower-pitch & loosen-string, then unthread/unwind old-string. Straighten new-string and Re-thread through bridge & turning-post where old-string was, Kink-string toward headstock's-center. Tighten, tune, & cut-off excess-string.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well, to restring an electric guitar, your going to have to undo all of the wiring and then purchase some new wiring and readjust.

Answer by  numba1g90650 (58)

Twist and loose one string at a time. Pull the string out through the bottom of the guitar and replace in reverse order as removing.