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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:00 pm
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Can anybody please tell me how to change the strings on a NEW Starcaster? Also, how long did it take you to break your first string? Thanks!


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Check this out:

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/columns/ ... uitar.html

I have broken strings 10 minutes after changing them in the past. Best of luck.

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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:34 pm
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Thanks, but I am still sort of unclear on how to remove the part of the string in the bridge that is broken off.

The string that I need to change broke/split, so I need to remove it and then replace it.

Thanks for your help!!!


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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:41 pm
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You have a piece of the string broke off in the bridge and cannot get it out?

Take a skinny piece of strudy metal and push it through the front of the bridge. See if you can "poke" it out. If that does not work you may need to take it to the shop. On most Fenders, you need to run the string backwards out the back of the guitar. Word of advise, clip off the piece that was wrapped around the tuning posts. It makes it easier to remove the strings.

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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:05 am
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I've learned that you shouldn't usually wait until your string breaks. You should change your strings pretty regularly, when it breaks, you're usually "too late".
It just sounds way better with new strings. Also, when all your strings are off, take the time to clean you fretboard with a.... fretboard cleaner!!!!
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:51 am
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Basic change and setup Instructions should have come in a little pamphlet with you guitar.

I've never broken a string yet on my newest Strat, it will happen someday :)
I do change the strings fairly frequently when they go dead, maybe monthly.
My older no-name strat had a burr in the bridge and it snapped them on a regular basis.

Having a string break while you are playing can hurt!!!

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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:56 am
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And if you can't find the little booklet, check out the on-line setup guide - very handy - lots of good info.

http://www.fender.com/support/stratocaster.php

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well if you haven't no experience it's best to give it to a professional, but if you have noone around do it cafully. Firstly unwind the string and than pull the string out of the back of the guitar (firstly take off the plastic capp).

p.s. I broke my first string when i was, idn't know, mabey 11 years old. Good luck with the strings
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Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:12 pm
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If your block is setup and aligned correctly you should not need to remove the back cover. :)

The shops here charge a whopping 25$ to do a string change, one third the way to what a full setup cost.
Think I'd rather learn to do it myself :D

Also comes in handy if you snap a string while playing somewhere, basic procedure you really need to know for yourself.

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I've had success using a toothpick before or another string, perhaps a b or g. I usually change strings when the sound dead or when they have flat spots on them, generally once a month or so.


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I stole a 'cake tester' from one of my ex-girlfriends. its a long skinny little stainless steel spike. It works perfectly.

But you really need to learn how to change strings. it's easy, especially after the first time. the only complications are when ball end gets jammed, but that rarely happens. And that's easy to fix.

The repair guys charge way too much. I understand they need to make money, but $25 is way too much for such a simple job.


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I try to change my strings every couple of months. But, I must confess that I put off changing the strings on my Telecaster. It has a Bigsby tremolo, and those are a pain to change. I've had that guitar since 1970, and it doesn't get any easier. :roll:

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dbrodie wrote:
I try to change my strings every couple of months. But, I must confess that I put off changing the strings on my Telecaster. It has a Bigsby tremolo, and those are a pain to change. I've had that guitar since 1970, and it doesn't get any easier. :roll:
I used to play my Ibanez with a floyd rose, but after I got my strat, i realized just how much hassle it was to change strings on it. Cutting off the ball ends, fiddling with the fine tuners, trying to center the trem. Don't get me wrong, i was good at it, but man way too much work, just to divebomb, which I don't even do that much.
And I used to bust strings on it all the time :oops: :roll: :cry:


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The Jerm wrote:
I've learned that you shouldn't usually wait until your string breaks. You should change your strings pretty regularly, when it breaks, you're usually "too late".
It just sounds way better with new strings. Also, when all your strings are off, take the time to clean you fretboard with a.... fretboard cleaner!!!!
minimal input: maximal results!

I completely agree with you!

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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:51 pm
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Thanks for your help everybody! It worked, I pushed the string out through the bridge and was able to replace the string successfuly!

But I still have a problem... I have tuned the guitar (using an electric tuner), so that each string is the note that it is supposed to be (E B G D A E). Although when I play a chord it sounds off and not correct at all!

I'm wondering what the problem may be, and any help is appreciated! Thanks!


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