The BEST Way to Change Your Guitar Strings 

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Right on time, broke a string 11 minutes after you posted this haha

I had no idea that changing strings was such an involved process. I usually just unwind the old ones and slap the new ones on.

Another tip: After you remove the old strings, line the tuners up so the holes are parallel to the neck. Makes it easier to thread the strings through the tuners by making them easier to access as you go along.

Marty: toolkit, table and a sponsership. Me/others:back of a small car with a pair of nail clippers

Using strings make for something you must cherish and learn to properly changes. Really great and informative

Man, I choked on my water when you said, “ you know, like when you’re at Guitar Center getting ready for a Sesh..” That’s so true, I hate that. Also, I thought I was the only person that says Toight, like a Toiger! Every time I use the word tight. Really enjoy both channels Marty. Thanks!

I feel like im 12 again learning how to play guitar from Marty 😂 im 20 now and still playing guitar. Happy to see Marty’s still helping ppl with it too :,)

The stretching of the strings is a crucial part to prevent the string from taking your eye out. Thanks Marty!

Best stringing tutorial, thank you for being in depth and explaining everything. I bought some new strings and broke the e string tryna watch a 5 minute tutorial and I was super bummed, then I found this video and got some new strings and nailed it!

Hello 👋🏻 Marty and a huge thank you for not just your tutorial videos but having the on screen persona that makes it more enjoyable to watch as your a very likable guy. Love your channel my friend. I’m pushing 60 and just started this month. Been watching a marathon of videos from you 😂

Really wish I came to Marty's video first. Never strung a guitar before and totally broke first string because of lack of instruction in other video I watched. Thank you marty for being the best guitar instruction video guy on youtube

Just changed my strings for the first time, thank you Marty!! v easy to follow guide

As someone that is horrible with hands on things, this was very helpful. Thanks a bunch Marty!

"Nice and toight, like ah toiga!!" 🤣🤣🤣

I literally just broke a string today! And I was looking for a video on how to change strings as I have always gotten it done from the local store here in Mumbai which is closed due to the whole COVID situation! This was just what I needed !!

The lesson we didn't realize we needed the most and we're all pro string changers thanks to my man here!

For those of a particular mindset, I trim the old strings by the nut. The long section with the "ball" make for handy survival snares.

Hey Marty, thanks for the demonstration on the best way to change your guitar strings. Appreciated!!

Only video on here that actually helped. Thanks a lot Marty!!! Love from South Africa

You're alright, Marty! Been playin 40 years, but everybody can use a basic refresher once in a while. Thanks, Brother!

I always wash my hands before I touch new strings. Also, Tip #6a: On Gibsons I wind the strings above, not below the previous wind to reduce the angle from the nut to the headstock. This helps the guitar stay in tune over time.

THANK YOUUU! I finally re-stringed my guitar for the first time since I got it like a year ago. I know I should’ve done it sooner, since it was a used guitar, and idk when the last time it’s been re-stringed was until just now, but at least I did it!

Very excited for this one, as my string changes are poor

Saved to favorites! Thank you so much Marty appreciate this video very much. I live an absolute terror of having to change strings. Luckily I have a guitar shop nearby so I usually have them do it. The few times I have tried I screwed it up royally. End up cutting them too short or too long, bent strings and very bad wind on the spool ! And then I have to buy a whole new package because i screwed up one or two strings! Thanx

my favorite youtuber guitar man! Just stretching the strings and all pro about it. I"m off to practice!

My tried and trusted method has always been to measure out the string and add around another inch / inch and half to it. I then pull the string backwards through the hole an inch / inch and a half and use that slack to do a ‘wrap around’ the tuning machine. I then begin to wind it to tension. It gives a good solid hold and I’ve never had any issues in all the years I’ve been doing it

A good habit to get into is having a socket I think 10mm is standard don't quote me, and make sure all the tuners are snug, I check them every string change and tighten as needed. It's worth doing. Obviously dont reef on them but nice and snug is good.

Best stringing tutorial 👌👍

That sg sounds insane

I love D'Addario products. My str8ng tool and cleaning products and strings are all D'Addario for my electric guitars and acoustic guitar as well as my violins and viola.

Great instructional video. Love the vintage stereo amp/receiver in the back. I had a Sansui 9090 back in 1976. Yours looks like a the vintage Marantz. Regardless, Great choice. Wish I still had mine. Had the same Tom Petty Album also, (LOL).

Marty can you do a video about setting the height of the guitar strings?

Marty is the dooooopest!

Your way of winding the strings is so good thank you honestly, watching the fender tutorial made me mess up my first set of strings I bought

I always have a thought time changing my guitar strings there either too slacky or cut them too short and mess up the whole set by one mistake my glad I find Marty to help with my guitar problems

This was so beneficial. Thanks for sharing!

Toit ... Like a Toiga! Is it bad that I finished the quote before you said it? Lol. "His Fasha Dr. Evil."

I legit did this yesterday and then Marty made a video today 🤯

Perfect timing, dude! Just got a new (2nd) guitar, and the strings (med something, it seems) are making that wobbly sound, so I'm ready to put new (thin) strings on. This is a breedlove, though, and the pins are not pins, at all. They're screws!

Little pet peeve...bend the strings back downward before cutting...otherwise the ends will cut through your gigbag or snag other stuff. Otherwise great video as always Marty!

Mahalo for the great tips! I must admit, changing strings is sort of fun..

And that’s how you break em in folks 🔥

Thank you so much. You save me from a lot of trouble to wind up strings.

That intro sounded killer

Thanks Marty

I’ve noticed after years of restringing my guitars that improving my skills has done so much good for the tuning stability of my instruments. You can have high quality tuners, nuts & saddles, etc. but a shoddy restringing job will make it all worthless.

I've been playing for a year and I just learned how to change my strings thanks to Marty.

I took my SG apart at a beach in Long Island. Not wise, such little tiny doo dad parts. I believe I got them all, but I was so scared. I loved that guitar.

I have this string changing tool too, I highly recommend

I’m trying to fix my string before my mom kills me.

That's a gorgeous guitar

Thanks for this Marty 😊

"Tonight their gonna hold the curtain" Marty's "tuning his guitar." 💖 🕊🕯☔️

… I went and deep cleaned my electric guitar, BTW: it’s a strat. I went to deep clean it and I took the top plate up which I had to like unscrew all 12-13 screws and I messed up the springs that the humbuckers sat on when I took the top plate off. So now every time I flip my guitar up side down to put the strings in or any time I’m holding my guitar the regular way I have to deal with the humbuckers leaning down and almost touching the strings, lol not really annoying.. super annoying😂. Honestly I came to u because well u taught me how to play guitar. and I’m hoping u have experience with this because I have no clue. Hope u see this comment!

Nothing like a new set of strings to liven up a guitar

I’m going to have to add that Guitar Center “warm up” to my repertoire. 😊 I wish.

Beginner here, why do you need to change strings? Thanks!

I would really love a lesson for "The Outlaw Torn" by Metallica, because I cannot find a good one+ Marty is probably my favourite teacher of all time. (Yes, I love Load)

thank you!

So what are the signs that let me know when I should start thinking about changing strings?

My setup is wire cutters and two sweaters. One sweater is balled up for the headstock and neck, and the other is folded and under the body.

Thank you 🙏

When my wi fi is reinstalled I shall watch your videos

Get Marty! I love watching your videos, I have been struggling to find a lesson for REFUSED - Rather be Dead can you please upload a lesson in how to play it?

what a beautiful gibson

o yeah man! Love your content - glad you make one of these. Finally broke my first string - I feel like I'm part of the club now. LoL thanks for the tutorial - and the dad joke.

I learned how to play many songs using your vids

love that shirt

Thanks Marty very informative. I welcome more.

thank you so much Mr.Marty Love your videos and you're so funny!!!

Can you make a video on acoustic guitar strings

That's a sweet SG, Marty. I use D'Addario NYXL's on my SG as well.

how often should i restring, polish, and condition?

Is that a Pete Townshend model Fender Strat Plus in the background? Or is it just a normal Strat? The background is blurry. I can't see the coils , they look like Lace Sensors.

I use Dunlop lemon oil on my rosewood fretboards (ES-339, Tele Deluxe) every 2 string changes. Shouldn't that be enough to hydrate it? I don't want to ruin my fretboard by putting too many chems on it. On my maple fretboard (American Strat), I just clean it with a damp cloth & dry it. I only dust my guitars' painted surfaces, pickups & head. I put 'Nut Sauce' on the nut on every string change. There's such thing as too much, so I'm not sure how many products I need to buy.

How often are strings changed?

I've been told to change one string at a time since removing all the strings removes the tension and can mess up the setup. Have I been unnecessarily doing it the hard way?

Why am I watching this? I’ve changed strings literally thousands of times. It’ll just have to be Marty ASMR :p

When he held up the three I immediately thought of the “read between the lines Theo” line from school of rock

Keep it up, it's pretty amazing.

I am getting some really annoying buzzing that I can't seem to fix, what should I do so that it sounds like a guitar again? Thanks.

Great video Marty!

Marty you're the best, great video, thank you so much

Ummm so I took my brothers guitar, cause he hasn’t used it in like 3 yrs. I wanted to try to see if I could learn to play. I was watching a vid about tuning and I was trying to tune it and then the string snapped now I’m panicking what do I do?

Very helpful thank you

U r the man thank you

I changed strings for the first time today and my lord I never realised how bad my old one's were til I had the new ones on

Thanks Marty this was great. 👍👍🎸

Can you make a lesson of the beggining riff you Played?

blessed

Do you have any videos for sharp fret edges?

"You can use a little towel so you don't scratch the back of your guitar." -Peoples road worn relics "Am I a joke to you?"

I'm learning more about guitar on this channel as with 7 years of guitar lessons

Olive oil, is the best moisturiser 😂😂❤❤..awesome video and thank you for sharing your tips ❤❤

Thanks marty, now I don't have anxiety tuning the high E (i hope)

thanks Marty, you are so nice man, 🤘🤘

Hey! Great video.

Love your vids and love dadario and I suggest dadario to all of you guys

that string winder/cutter/acoustic string pin puller is like my favorite thing i have haha