Rule of Thumb

STRETCHING NEW STRINGS ON A GUITAR

When you install new strings on a guitar and need to play right away, tune the guitar to pitch, grab ...

When you install new strings on a guitar and need to play right away, tune the guitar to pitch, grab each string at the 12th fret, stretch it straight up off the fretboard (gently!). Now let it “pop” back down. Re-tune. Repeat a couple of times and the strings will hold their tune. – Frank

11/9/13

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