How To Change Strings On Fender Stratocaster/Telecaster Type Guitars

How To Change Strings On Fender Stratocaster/Telecaster Type Guitars

0:00 Introduction
0:19 Required equipment
1:01 Remove Strat backplate (Strat only)
1:27 Remove old strings
2:34 Machine head variations explained
3:01 Clean & Polish guitar (optional)
3:31 Clean & condition rosewood/ebony fretboard (optional)
4:57 Maple fretboards
5:40 Install the correct string!
6:17 Attach strings to bridge
7:07 Attach strings to machine heads: 'modern' machine heads
8:52 Attach strings to machine heads: locking machine heads
9:52 Attach strings to machine heads: vintage/Kluson machine heads
11:01 String trees
12:14 Check your work
12:50 Tune to pitch
13:02 Stretch strings
14:26 Trim excess string

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GUITARS:
Fender Stratocater Deluxe Electric Guitar
Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar

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