How To Put New Strings On An Acoustic Guitar (Nylon String / Classical)

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This video shows you how to put new strings on a classical guitar (also known as a nylon string guitar). Be sure to check out my other lessons that show how to put new strings on different types of guitars. All available at http://www.activemelody.com

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[thisgirlalexaa]

can nylon strings go on a regular acoustic?

[activemelody]

@thisgirlalexaa they can - but you typically wouldn't do that... you may not be able to attach them to the bridge - just depends on your guitar

[activemelody]

@HackDaaFoo090 - Usually you can't because of the way that the string attaches to the body of the guitar... for classical guitars the strings are typically tied to the bridge. - plus steel strings add lots of extra tension that nylon strings don't... so i would definitely not recommend it. (i've never seen anyone do that)

[activemelody]

@Setareh712 - always glad to save a guitar's life :)

[activemelody]

@lukpat1 - ahh yes, good point, I forgot to mention that yes you should cut off the excess string at the head of the guitar - but just be careful not to cut it TOO short, because sometimes the string will slip back through and you won't have enough length to work with - i always cut it leaving around half an inch or so.

[activemelody]

@theBlackNeonxX - if your strings have a ball on one end, then you probably have steel strings. Do they look like they're made from steel? or are they somewhat clear like they're made from plastic / nylon? If you do have nylon strings that have a ball on one end, you can simply cut the ball off and tie the strings to the bridge of your guitar like I did in the video.

[TheOoga123]

THANKYOU that was so helpful

[magiclyhappens]

very good explanation :0)

[GeniusIgnorance]

Can you put nylon strings on a steel string?

[guitarguy2596]

thanks, really helpful

[DomP1989]

for the tuning heads is it the same idea on a 000 style guitar? (like a martin 000) the tuners are the same idea but are all nickel plated. how much slack must you leave in the strings?

[rokenrol17]

that is in wrong round i think...^^

[nameless782]

thx alots =) now i want to tune it back

[tmacyaokobe]

can you change nylon string of a guitar to a steel string??