{"id":1736431,"date":"2022-05-09T20:28:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T20:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1736431"},"modified":"2022-08-09T19:41:35","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T19:41:35","slug":"how-to-string-a-classical-guitar","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-string-a-classical-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to String a Classical Guitar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Putting on classical guitar strings<\/a> may look like it involves some complicated knot techniques, but it\u2019s really pretty simple. For most people who are changing classical guitar strings, you probably have old strings on your guitar and you want to put a fresh set on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we teach you how to string a classical guitar, there are a few tools you\u2019ll need to make the job a lot easier. You\u2019ll want to have a string cutter<\/a> and w<\/a>inder<\/a>, a polishing cloth<\/a>, guitar cleaner<\/a>, and lemon oil<\/a>. The steps below will show you the two simple knot techniques you will need to know to securely tie classical guitar strings<\/a> to your classical guitar<\/a>, with some other helpful tips along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Secure classical guitar strings to the bridge<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  2. Changing bass side classical guitar strings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  3. Changing treble side guitar strings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  4. Securing classical guitar strings to the tuners<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  5. Wrapping up<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Secure classical guitar strings to the bridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The bridge<\/a> is the part of your guitar that keeps the classical guitar strings secured on the body of the guitar. Securing strings to the bridge is simply tying a knot to keep the strings locked in place. The knots on the bass side and treble side are a little different when changing classical guitar strings, so let\u2019s take a look at one at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. Changing bass side classical guitar strings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When changing the classical bass side strings (E, A, & D<\/strong><\/em>), remember that they are thicker and don\u2019t need as many wraps to secure them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Insert the classical guitar string through the bridge.<\/strong>