Introduction
This guide will teach you how to remove old or damaged strings from a Yamaha APX-6N guitar. It will also teach you how to put the new strings on properly and tie knots at the bridge and head so the strings stay in place.
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Once the strings are loose, cut them using the wire cutters.
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After strings have been cut, remove them by pulling them out of the tuners and the bottom of the bridge.
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Insert the end of the string through the middle of the bridge until four inches comes through.
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Wrap the short end of the string around the long end, making a loop.
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Put the short end of the string through the loop around three to four times.
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Pull both ends of the string until the knot is tight.
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Insert the end of the string into the hole on the correct tuning peg.
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Pull the end over the tuning peg and loop under the string. Then push the end of the string under the loop.
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Put the end of the string through the loop and pull both ends until the knot is tight.
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Repeat Step 4 for all other strings. Strings should be placed in the tuning pegs in clockwise order. Refer to string packaging for more details.
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Turn the tuning pegs clockwise to tighten each string until the string makes a sound when plucked.
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After all strings have been replaced, tune the guitar to your desired tuning.
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Check the headstock and the bridge for any loose string ends.
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If necessary, use the wire cutters to snip off excess string.
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You now have new strings for your guitar!
