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  • I changed my strings!

    Posted by Marisa on May 7, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    So, I totally shredded my strings since I got my yamaha for Christmas. I brought her to the guitar store and they said I’d have to leave it for a week, which was not happening. So, I bought strings, watched 2 videos and took the job on. Was a little like giving the baby it’s first bath! But, I did it, ever so carefully. I used different strings, and gave the fret board some TLC. It’s like a totally different guitar with a subtle difference in tone. I had an awesome playing session after that! Yay!

    Marisa replied 3 years, 8 months ago 11 Members · 18 Replies
  • 18 Replies
  • Maydog

    Member
    May 7, 2021 at 9:09 pm

    That’s really cool @Marisa. I think if people realized how easy it is, everyone would change their own strings. Give me the right tools and a good YouTube video and I can fix anything LOL.

  • Alfred

    Member
    May 7, 2021 at 11:35 pm

    Nice!. I wasn’t so careful changing my son’s strings today and skewered my thumb… Ever so careful beats complacent any day. 😛

    • Michelle-PSL

      Member
      May 8, 2021 at 6:58 am

      Yeah, no one told me about the dangers. Had one pop and nearly take out an eye. @Michaelk73 recommended safety goggles, and I think @Rickyk recommended a hockey mask – LOL!🏒

  • Marty73

    Member
    May 8, 2021 at 6:22 am

    Congrats on changing your first set of strings @Marisa That’s a big win! 😊🧙‍♂️😎

  • Michelle-PSL

    Member
    May 8, 2021 at 6:56 am

    Congratulations @Marisa ! 👍🏽 Think of all the time and money you’ll be saving!

  • Marty73

    Member
    May 8, 2021 at 1:43 pm
    • Marisa

      Member
      May 8, 2021 at 9:05 pm

      🤣😊🙌🏼

    • AttyTJ

      Member
      May 9, 2021 at 9:31 am

      😆

  • campfire

    Member
    May 8, 2021 at 9:38 pm

    congratulations @Marisa!!! That’s great! I’ve only changed one, after it flew off when I was tuning.

  • Cadgirl

    Member
    May 9, 2021 at 4:39 am

    Congratulations! I did mine last month and I don’t think they are on right. I know Tony has a video on it but I thought I could figure it out. I’m going to have to look it up and try again. Again Congrats

  • AttyTJ

    Member
    May 9, 2021 at 9:30 am

    👍👍

  • Terry6422000

    Member
    May 9, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    Way to go Marisa! I just did the same thing this morning…first time ever. Watched a video on Tony’s YouTube channel and followed his steps through to completion.

    • Marisa

      Member
      May 9, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      Awesome!

  • Carl1909

    Member
    May 11, 2021 at 8:30 am

    Outstanding. Changing your own strings will help your guitar sound better, save money, and allow you to experiment with different types of strings for different tones. Congratulations

    • Marisa

      Member
      May 24, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      thx

  • Greebosolo

    Member
    May 25, 2021 at 7:29 am

    That is cool – what strings did you change to – I am thinking of changing mine on my Tanglewood but am bewildered by the range available.

    • Marisa

      Member
      May 28, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      I kinda just looked at what the manufacturer suggested, then I picked one that I was different from what I had to change up the sound. I used a phosphor bronze. I figured, it wasn’t a lifelong commitment, so I went for it. @Greebosolo

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