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This is a brief guide that is very simple and shows you a quick way to change the strings on your bass guitar. After you have done it once you'll never forget how.
Things You Should Know
- Turn the tuner to loosen the string and pull the string out through the bridge or body of the bass.
- Thread a new string through the bridge assembly. Then, bend the end of the string, poke it into the tuner, and turn the key until the string is taut.
- Use the same technique to replace the remaining strings and tune your bass before you start playing it.
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Tips
- If you would like to extend your strings' lifespan, then keep your bass in a case, or buy coated strings. Strings left exposed oxidize faster and lose their tone sooner.Thanks
- Never attempt to adjust the bridge unless you know what you are doing or you'll need to have your intonation reset.Thanks
- Try different brands of strings until you find the ones that fit your style and budget; different strings can have drastically different tones.Thanks
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Warnings
- Using round wound strings on a fretless bass can groove and damage the fingerboard over time, so stick with flat wound strings.Thanks
- Be careful not to damage the nut on your guitar or you'll be using the Wiki on how to replace your nut!Thanks
- Never tighten the string until it breaks to get it off of the guitar. Sure you'll save some time, but because bass strings are so thick you'll probably break the neck in two. Also, the bridge could fly off and hit you in the face.Thanks
- Make sure that you buy strings of the right scale length. If you are not sure what the right length is, search the internet for information or ask the salesman at the music store what length your particular bass requires.Thanks
- Be careful removing strings. They CAN and WILL poke you.Thanks
- Cutting strings puts awkward twisting forces on the neck.Thanks
- Due to the amount of tension the bass neck normally resists, do not remove all the strings at once, since this can severely damage the neck components including the truss rod and wood.Thanks
- Don't mess with your truss rod unless you know what you are doing. You can easily split the neck of your guitar!Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Your Bass guitar.
- A new set of strings.
- Clean, dry cloth towel.
- Your preferred cleaning treatment.
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Cjz6PkvDo
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5GJR9lZHW4
- ↑ https://www.studybass.com/gear/bass-strings/how-to-change-bass-guitar-strings/6
- ↑ https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-change-your-bass-strings
- ↑ https://www.studybass.com/gear/bass-strings/how-to-change-bass-guitar-strings/8
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcKBQcegKSk
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