How To Change Strings On Fender Stratocaster/Telecaster Type Guitars

How To Change Strings On Fender Stratocaster/Telecaster Type Guitars
0:00 Introduction
0:19 Required equipment
1:01 Remove Strat backplate (Strat only)
1:27 Remove old strings
2:34 Machine head variations explained
3:01 Clean & Polish guitar (optional)
3:31 Clean & condition rosewood/ebony fretboard (optional)
4:57 Maple fretboards
5:40 Install the correct string!
6:17 Attach strings to bridge
7:07 Attach strings to machine heads: 'modern' machine heads
8:52 Attach strings to machine heads: locking machine heads
9:52 Attach strings to machine heads: vintage/Kluson machine heads
11:01 String trees
12:14 Check your work
12:50 Tune to pitch
13:02 Stretch strings
14:26 Trim excess string
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GUITARS:
Fender Stratocater Deluxe Electric Guitar
Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar
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[@cliffsmithguitarlessons]

Did you manage to change your strings? Let us now how it went in the comments!

[@AlexanderOnTube]

Thank you. I have vintage style tuners on my telecaster. Can't say I love them 😂

[@cliffsmithguitarlessons]

@@AlexanderOnTube I don’t like them either! I’m a big fan of locking tuners.

[@Pipo520]

This just saved my life thank you very much

[@cliffsmithguitarlessons]

I'm glad you survived the string change! 😁

[@shirleyadams4836]

Thank you 👍I learned loads.

[@cliffsmithguitarlessons]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@lesbatt4949]

Thanks Cliff
Clearly explained

[@cliffsmithguitarlessons]

Cheers Les, I hope you managed to change your strings!

[@CaratacusAD]

Great video Cliff :)

[@cliffsmithguitarlessons]

Cheers Steve, I hope you're doing well!

[@thanksmomband]

great tutorial thank u

[@cliffsmithguitarlessons]

Thanks for watching!

[@lesbatt4949]

Thanks

[@cliffsmithguitarlessons]

Wow, thank you so much Les! That is my first ever 'Super Thanks!'

[@cliffsmithguitarlessons]

And one year later, still my only ever 'Super Thanks' 😂