How To Change Strings On A Ukulele Repair Guide

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Step 1

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Start by loosening the string you are trying to replace by twisting the pegs.
The G and C tuning pegs turn up to tighten and down to loosen while the E and A tuning pegs turn down to tighten and up to loosen.

Start by loosening the string you are trying to replace by twisting the pegs.

The G and C tuning pegs turn up to tighten and down to loosen while the E and A tuning pegs turn down to tighten and up to loosen.

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Step 2

Next, grab the new string you are using to replace.
The packaging will inform you of which string replaces which note—some are different than others so pay attention!

Next, grab the new string you are using to replace.

The packaging will inform you of which string replaces which note—some are different than others so pay attention!

Step 3

Feed the string through the tie block.
Remember to leave slack.

Feed the string through the tie block.

Remember to leave slack.

Step 4

Wrap the string over the tie block and back underneath itself.

Wrap the string over the tie block and back underneath itself.

Step 5

Recross the string over itself again, looping it two or three more times.

Recross the string over itself again, looping it two or three more times.

Step 6

Pinch the string and pull tightly.

Pinch the string and pull tightly.

Step 7

Now, fasten the string back to the headstock. To do this, feed the string through the hole in the turning peg.

Now, fasten the string back to the headstock. To do this, feed the string through the hole in the turning peg.

Step 8

Twist again to tighten and cut off extra string once complete.

Twist again to tighten and cut off extra string once complete.

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