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There are many different styles of tuners and bridges, therefore, many different methods of replacing the strings. This Starcaster has a string-through bridge and standard in-line tuners, so the string changing process is fairly simple.
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Start by loosening the strings. This is done by turning the tuning knob until the string has lost tension.
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Repeat this for all six strings on the guitar.
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It may be necessary to use pliers to remove string ends from the tuning peg.
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After removing the strings from the tuning pegs, slide the strings through the bridge and out of the back of the guitar.
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If the twists in the string ends are in the way, use wire cutters to snip them off. This will allow the heavier strings to pass through the bridge easier.
When I cut 4-6 winding string, I have experience with the metal piece of the string entering my eyeball.
It is recommended to wear goggles or cut with eyes closed.
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Take any one of the new strings and slide it through the appropriate bridge hole.
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6th String: E - 46 Gauge
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5th String: A - 36 Gauge
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4th String: D - 26 Gauge
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3rd String: G - 17 Gauge
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2nd String: B - 13 Gauge
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1st String: E - 10 Guage
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Lay the string parallel to the guitar's neck and directly over the appropriate tuning peg.
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Measure a "three finger's length" (about 1.5") on the string passed the tuning peg.
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Make a sharp bend in the string at where you measured 1.5" passed the tuning peg.
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Turn the tuning peg until the string hole faces perpendicular to the guitar's neck.
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Feed the bent string into the tuning peg until the bend meets the tuning post.
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Make another sharp bend in the string on the outside of the tuning post.
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Turn the tuning key counter clockwise while applying light pressure to the string on the inside of the post.
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Wrapping the string around the post will help the string stay in-tune longer.
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If the wraps of the string around the post start to roll over the top of the post, hold them down while still turning the post.
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Continue turning the post until at least 2 full wraps of the string have been made around the post.
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Snip the excess string off from the post with a wire cutter (leaving at least half an inch of string left).
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Continue installing strings using the the same method described in the last few steps.
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The last four strings (the D, G, B, and E strings), must be guided underneath the two "string trees" in the center of the headstock.
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String Tree for the D and G strings
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String Tree for the B and E strings
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Tune the strings to your desired pitch and your guitar is ready to play!
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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