How to String a Guitar -- Elixir® Strings and Taylor Guitars

Brian Swerdfeger is in the Taylor Guitars workshop and gives you a step-by-step tutorial on how to string your guitar.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• guitar
• string
• elixir
• wind

[xDet3rmin4tionx]

I'm totally gob smacked lol, is this seriously the best way to string a guitar? So all of this take one string off at a time stuff, wrapping the string under and over it's self on the post, always cutting after you have strung . . . it's all bullshit is what we are saying lol? I'm not doubting for a second you guys know your stuff . . . well actually maybe I am lol, I guess I'm in disbelief that things I thought I knew are wrong, can you confirm for me so I can restring my guitar tomorrow :)?

[ElixirStringsMedia]

@xDet3rmin4tionx You can string your guitar in a number of different ways; everyone has their own preference and recommendation. This is just Taylor's preferred method, so you can use any method that works for you. (Sorry we missed your restringing date!)

[ArianeQube]

@ElixirStringsMedia And if you want to use this technique for an electric guitar, like a Fender Stratocaster, does the same "cut at the next tuner" method work? They are closer than the ones on a Taylor Acoustic.

[ElixirStringsMedia]

@ArianeQube You'll love this -- We have a video for restringing a Strat! YouTube will not allow me to put a URL in here (argh!), but look in our channel for "How to restring your Stratocaster with John Carruthers."

[Monscent]

Really disappointed with Elixir strings. Bought 2 packs for my acoustic and electric, both had strings snapped within a few weeks. Extra longevity - yeah, not really.

[ElixirStringsMedia]

@Monscent Our customer service team can help you with that. Email elixirstrings at wlgore.com, call 800-367-5533, or Chat Live via FB link on left or via Contact Us page. (Phone and chat 8-5 ET.)

[greenbeaner69]

he just changed strings in 2 mins...holy shit

[markwhitson]

I loved the video. Tried it myself tonight and really screwed up my winds. Where is the tension and how do I guide my strings?

[HardRocker1341]

Would the "pre-cut" method work well on electrics too?

[JiMmYOsBoUrNe]

After seeing some comments saying how elixir strings break within weeks , i thought i might just say something . I've been using my first set of elixirs for 5 months now . I just thought it sounded great . I'm back at this video because I'm about to put on my new set . I'm just an amatuer with a $500 guitar but the last thing i want to do is blame the breaking of strings on the string itself rather than the person who restrung it .

[ananxlxl]

That's awesome. Where can I get that cordless drill attachment?

[sc12100]

I don't have a problem with Taylor Guitars, but Elixirs are garbage strings. They are good to put on a really shitty guitar because it will make that one sound great. It will also make a $2000 + guitar sound the same as that crappy one with the same set of strings. As far as the high E string, breaks within 3 weeks. They sound very chimey and do not let the tone of the guitar express itself.

But thats my opinion and if they work for you, thats what matters.

Im neither right or wrong on this.

[mymartind35]

I like these yahoos that blame the string for breaking. I haven't broken a guitar string in 5 years. If they would quit beating the crap outta the guitar maybe the strings would last longer than 10 minutes. If you wanna play louder turn up your amp.

[austinfailz]

JESUS CHRIST! STUTTER MORE BRO!

[midiboy]

Great video - I've tried this method on 2 guitars now and it works great - fast and neat.

[sahilcc7]

I did this with my old strings. Took them off, cut appropriate length, put CRC or WD40 on them with a cloth, strung it up according to video and strings now sound very similar to new! They also aren't slippery.