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Stringing An Acoustic Guitar -

Shows how to string a steel string guitar.
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By: Guest More than a year ago
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I don't care if there is a more "professional&q uot; way to do this. I'm not a professional. I take the guitar out a few times a year to play with my six year old. For me, this lesson was fantastic---it really simplified guitar stringing for a novice like me. Dude, if you're not a teacher, you should be. If I had you for higher math in high school, I'd be making a lot more money these days!
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By: JimP More than a year ago
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Thanks for your comments. You certainly make some good points. A bench and neck support definitely beat your lap, if they are available. I used a bench while employed by an acoustic guitar manufacturer doing inspections,repairs and set-ups. This video is intended for players, though, not professional repairmen. Using your lap is a situation that is more common for many players. I've frequently used it in the 40+ years that I've played guitar. Viewing other videos and consulting an experienced, well-regarded repairman is certainly a good idea.
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By: Guest More than a year ago
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Although your method works, it is a poor representation of how a professional would do it. A few things of note, that immediately should be pointed out to the layman: 1) Your lap is not the ideal surface to work on. 2) Neck should be properly supported for proper leverage. 3) Pulling the string until 'it seems tight' is not enough to guarantee the ball end is resting in a proper spot to prevent slippage or damage to the bridge plate Recommendatio n to viewers: Check out a few more youtube videos & consult trusted luthiers/repairmen/e xperienced player who has done this successfully numerous times, before you take this for face value.
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By: Guest More than a year ago
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Very nice playing at the end too! Thank you
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By: Guest More than a year ago
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I'm glad that this was helpful.
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By: Guest More than a year ago
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This video simply and clearly explains how to string a guitar. Ideal for a novice. Thanks!
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