Changing Electric Guitar Strings

Guitars ❭ How to Change Guitar Strings

Restringing a guitar is one of the first guitar maintenance skills a guitarist needs to know. Whether you're changing the whole set or just replacing a single guitar string, here are the basics to restring an electric guitar.

Changing strings on a Fender Telecaster

How to Change the Strings on Fender Style Guitars

Fender Stratocasters and Fender Telecaster style guitars, including most guitars with the tuning pegs on one side of the headstock and that are strung through the guitar's body.

Changing strings on a Gibson Style Guitar

How to Change the Strings on Gibson Style Guitars

Including most guitars with three tuning pegs on each side of the headstock and that are strung using a bridge and tail piece (tune-o-matic bridges).