[Kentl]

Originally Posted by thesteve

It probably doesn't say on the guitar. It's usually something that can be determined by looking at the feature set, but without detailed pictures (at the least) it'd be difficult to do.

like this?
Sorry in advance for any one scatred by my legs

[thesteve]

That was surprisingly helpful...

Squier Classic Vibe 60's.

This is a Squier guitar, right? You probably paid around $350+tax?

[Kentl]

Originally Posted by thesteve

That was surprisingly helpful...

Squier Classic Vibe 60's.

This is a Squier guitar, right? You probably paid around $350+tax?

Yeah, i also had a discount. I know the tolota plus an amp was around 800-900
it was almost two years ago how ever

[Bushman]

Kentl, by the look of your pictures, you need to:
1. Put the string in the slot and be sure you have enough for a few wraps around the post.
2. Bend the string end, like you did, as it exits the slot.
3. Hold tension on the string as you turn it.
4. Make the first wrap above the bent string end.
5. Make the next wraps below the cut end.
6. Don't let your wraps go on top of other wraps. Keep the wraps flat down on the posts.
7. Make sure you have at least one or two wraps for the big string, and more for the smaller ones. (I like to have quite a few wraps on the smaller strings. Like six or seven, or more)
8. When you're done stringing the guitar, gently tug on each string to stretch it a little, (be easy on the smaller strings) Then tune up to pitch.

[thesteve]

Originally Posted by Bushman

Kentl, by the look of your pictures, you need to:
1. Put the string in the slot and be sure you have enough for a few wraps around the post.
2. Bend the string end, like you did, as it exits the slot.
3. Hold tension on the string as you turn it.
4. Make the first wrap above the bent string end.
5. Make the next wraps below the cut end.
6. Don't let your wraps go on top of other wraps. Keep the wraps flat down on the posts.
7. Make sure you have at least one or two wraps for the big string, and more for the smaller ones. (I like to have quite a few wraps on the smaller strings. Like six or seven, or more)

This type of tuner is a lot easier to work with if you just stick it in the post hole instead of trying to just use the slot. I've tried both ways. Just using the slot is a quick and dirty solution, but it can be problematic.

[Bushman]

D'Oh! I didn't know those posts had a string hole as well as a slot.
I wouldn't use the slot either!
Just make sure you learn the lock wrap for hole type posts.



Here's a link to the whole article:

Photo Gallery: How to Replace Strings on an Electric Guitar | Guitar World

[lespaul59]

I really like these videos done by Dunlop on how to change strings.

RESTRING: WITH GARY BRAWER - CLASSICAL GUITAR - YouTube

RESTRING: WITH GARY BRAWER - LES PAUL STYLE GUITAR - YouTube

RESTRING: WITH GARY BRAWER - FENDER STYLE GUITAR - YouTube

RESTRING: WITH GARY BRAWER - BASS GUITAR - YouTube

RESTRING: WITH GARY BRAWER - ACOUSTIC GUITAR - YouTube

Considering the style of tuners being talked about in here the bass video might be the most help just because it shows how to place the strings into the tuners. I never understood how to lock the string on it's self untill I watched the Strat string change video. And if your new to guitar don't be afraid to go to your local shop and ask for help on things like this. I could never consitantly string my guitar untill a guy at one of my local shops showed me how he strung guitars which happens to be almost the exact same way as the guy strings the guitar in the Les Paul video.

[engage757]

you should get a string winder too.