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The procedure for re-stringing flat-top acoustic guitars and basses is
quite similar in the way that the strings are wound onto the tuning ma-
chines. There are differences though, in how the strings are attached
to the bridges of acoustic flat-top and classical guitars.
Please Note: When changing strings, change them one at a time.
Do not remove all of the strings at the same time, as doing so will
release all of the tension at once from the neck and body, which
may potentially cause distortion and damage to the instrument.
Stringing Flat-Top, Steel String Acoustic Guitars:
Fender flat-top acoustics have a surface mounted pin style bridge with
holes and bridge pins to hold the strings in place. To re-string a flat-
top, remove the bridge pin and the old string. If the bridge pin is difficult
to remove, you may want to purchase a combination string winder/
bridge pin puller from your local Dealer, (Figure 4). Feed the ball end
of the new string into the corresponding hole in the bridge, and then re-
insert the bridge pin snugly to keep the string in place. Make sure that
the bridge pin is positioned with the grooved side riding over the string,
(Figure 5). Do not hammer the bridge pin in. A firm twisting push with
the thumb should secure it in place.
Re-Stringing Your Guitar
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