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Ovation Acoustic Guitar String Replacement

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  1. Ovation Acoustic Guitar String Replacement, Guitar String: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Place the guitar neck where you can easily identify the broken string.

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    • Place the guitar neck on an elevated surface (ex. bundle towels, pillow, etc.). Remove the string with a string winder until it is loose enough to pull out by hand.

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    • Take the string out carefully and begin to pull the string out through the bridge which is at the lower end of the guitar.

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    • Once the string is removed, wipe down the guitar neck to prevent further oil buildup.

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    • Layout the new guitar strings from biggest to smallest.

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    • Pull the new string through the bridge until the stopper is flushed with the bridge.

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    • Position the skinny side of the string into the tuning peg. Allow enough excess string ( about 3 inches) so when the string is tightened, it will not break from being too tight or break from being too loose.

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    • Loop the excess guitar string around the tuning peg and make sure the coil is being tuned downwards.

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    • Trim the excess string with pliers. Make sure it is cut as close to the tuning peg so it does not stick out.

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Rachel Galvan

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