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Removing Classical Nylon Strings

 
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In this lesson we'll remove nylon strings on a classical guitar.

Instructor Christopher Schlegel
Tutorial:
Changing Strings & Basic Maintenance
Styles:
Any Style
Difficulty:
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Questions & Answers

1 year ago
Is it best to use a tie wrap or are the peg ends ok? Thank you for your help.
ChristopherSchlegel 1 year ago

Either is fine. If you are not comfortable with tie wrapping, then it is fine to use ball end strings. I use tie wraps in the video because that is the traditional way that classical nylon strings are done. But I've used both & there is no difference in the playability or tone. The only difference I've noticed is that the ball end ones seem to break a little easier, maybe because the tension is higher on the ball versus the wrap? Hope that helps!