How to String an Acoustic Guitar

Watch and learn how to change acoustic guitar strings from the experts at StewMac. Learn the best method for changing strings on a solid peghead acoustic guitar.

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Tools and supplies included in this video include:

String Cutter
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Acoustic Slide Guitar Strings
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StewMac String Winder
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Snapz Bridge pin puller
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Snark Sn-5 Guitar, Bass, and Violin Tuner
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Large Cloth
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🎥 Gear We Use in Our Studio
We get a lot of questions about the gear we use to make our videos, so here’s our current setup!*

Camera / Mounting Gear
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🛠 Workshop Tools & Supplies We Use
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Storage & Organization
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