How to Replace the Strings on your Rogue RM-100A A-Style Mandolin

Written By: Carla Belen Castillo
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How to Replace the Strings on your Rogue RM-100A A-Style Mandolin

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Follow this guide if you need to replace the string of your Rogue RM-100A A-Style Mandolin. The Mandolin is a stringed instrument and occasionally the strings may wear out or snap. With this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to restring your instrument so you can continue playing your favorite music in no time!

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    • Lay the Mandolin face up on a flat surface.

    • Start at the headstock of the Mandolin, and unwind the wire string by turning the tuning peg in a clockwise rotation until it becomes loose and easy to remove.

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    • At the tailpiece of the Mandolin, use both of your thumbs to apply pressure to push the tailpiece cover away from you.

    • The edge of the tailpiece is a bit sharp. If your fingers hurt, use a small towel or cloth to cushion your thumbs as you push.

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    • Remove the string you are replacing from the tailpiece.

    • The string should be easy to remove.

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    • Insert the new string loop onto the hook.

    • Pull the string up along the bridge onto the fretboard until it reaches the headstock.

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    • Insert the string into the hole of the tuning post all the way through.

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    • Loosen the hold of the string.

    • Turn the excess string to the left and pull it under the string.

    • Again, pull the excess string up and over to the left.

    • This creates a sort of hold/knot on the string.

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    • Pull the knot.

    • Twist the tuning pegs in a counterclockwise rotation.

    • Twist towards the tailpiece.

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    • Cut any excess string with pliers.

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    • Place the tailpiece back by sliding it towards the headstock.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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