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String guitar snapped

  • 25-04-2020 8:18pm
    #1
    liamoreilly
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭


    ... Reusing this thread as it is kinda related... So I tried to surprise my OH with an acoustic guitar...It came today, I opened it up, began to tune it- and a string snapped!!!... Disgusted is an understatement...
    ...I'm wondering what is the quickest way to get a new string and get it replaced, especially given the current life situation... If anyone can suggest that would be great, ... Also if anyone here can fix it, then please do PM, happy to discuss terms...I'm sure it's a simple fix, but to an amateur it really isn't...


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  • #2
    Ryder
    Registered Users Posts: 995 ✭✭✭Ryder


    Have a look at YouTube for string changing. Very easy to do and everyone has first time to do it.

    Suggest ordering a complete new set eg these would be great quality - cheaper available

    https://www.musicmaker.ie/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=65&gclid=CjwKCAjwv4_1BRAhEiwAtMDLsu53vvwbXei4qMV6_yei59JmQR33sA4sR9nUbo6ctsAyTt2U77-A2xoCV8sQAvD_BwE

    Tuning apps available on app store are pretty accurate. Hard to go wrong once you turn tuning peg sufficiently to get string taut, without over tightening and then tuning to standard tuning (EADGBE)


  • #3
    Ryder
    Registered Users Posts: 995 ✭✭✭Ryder


    ....also, also you could practice by removing one of the remaining strings and retuning it so that if you make a mistake its on a string you have a replacement of.


  • #4
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,423 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Happened me a few weeks ago. Ordered on eBay and had them within 3 days!


  • #5
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Everyone has to learn how to change a string. Lots of guides on YouTube.

    Buy two sets. Imagine you order one and break it putting it on.


  • #6
    martinedwards
    Registered Users Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭martinedwards


    replacing strings is a part of playing the instrument. it's as important as learning to tune the thing!

    all the above info is good.


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  • #7
    nelly17
    Registered Users Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭nelly17


    Buy a clip on tuner ( or download the Boss Tuner App on your phone) as well as a set of strings and use google for the rest


  • #8
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Might as well order a few sets of strings so you have replacements handy. Annoying & frustrating to have to wait to get new ones when you want to play.


  • #9
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Tend to only break the lighter ones starting out.


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