How to change strings on (restring) your bass... correctly. Watch this!
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In this bass lesson I'm going to show you how you should change the strings on your bass plus a super cool little trick so they don't slip and cause you to have weird tuning issues... which is always a pain!
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Great advice here. One tidbit I would add. Once I've got a set of strings on that have the correct length and number of winds around the tuner post, I always use those old strings as a guide for the new ones.I find 2.5 to 3 wraps to work best. So rather than cutting the old string, I loosen it, unwind it and then use as a guide for the length of the replacement string. Speeds up the restring process by taking the guesswork out of where to cut.
Great Video. Though I would really suggest keeping them as an emergency spare.
Don't cut them right down the center. I always keep my previous set of dead and dirty strings in my bag. If one breaks I have an emergency (and didn't spend 50$ carrying an extra set).
And although some people argue about this, you can boil them down and re-use them...although I've never bothered.
Francois Beaulieu I 100% agree with this statement. I just finished sanding and retaining my bass. I am so happy that I didn't snip them because I've just reinstalled my old ones and they work fine. will I have to change them eventually? sure but it's great to have extras. how to you store them though? every time I try to turn them on themselves and sort of turn the ends arround the circle it snaps straight again
Quick fix, you can also run dirty bass strings thru the dishwasher and keep them for spares, just dry them very well. Stanly Clark said he used after shave to get the funk off and the alcohol dried them too. (He said the ladies liked the way his bass smelled too) What a play-a ! ha ha
@@crueltyinpoetry try n keep the strings taught [n straight]as u are removing them [keep pulling on em till the end/pops out tuning peg hole/the bent bit,instead of pulling the red coiled up spring its formed ] @ the red bit,as then they wont all b coiled up n can b reused/also boil um up in a saucepan of water [till crud floats 2 surface] then let em go cold slow as running em under cold water makes em brittle n snaps easy,hope this helps as bass strings ain't cheap......
Solid advice. I don't do it, I keep a fresh set of the appropriate strings in all of my bass cases, and when it's time to change I use that set and replace them in the case with the new set. For emergency spares, though, used strings would get the job done just fine. It's not like they'd get used often, I've never broken a string in 20 years of playing except a couple brand new G strings that snapped at the saddle of a Rickenbacker I used to own while they were being tuned to pitch. That was the fault of that miserable excuse for a bridge (the whole bass, actually- Rickenbackers SUUUUUUCK, they just sound completely unique. I built a parts Jazz bass, routed for 4003 pickups at the same relative positions along the scale length as a Ric, which gives me 90% authentic Ric tone with none of the bullshit), and not the strings or my restringing technique.
@@The_sinner_Jim_WhitneyDuuuuuuuude....that sounds like an awesome bass.
just strung my bass for the first time did everything like in the video then when i tuned it the D string snapped those were $35 strings ive not felt this sad in a long time
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Grimmrock The Immortal shiiit :(
Grimmrock The Immortal I know the feeling
I've never broken a string fresh from the packet ahahha
Wrong tuning
Great tips, especially seating the strings over the bridge after stretching. A tip I offer, I always place the string brand packaging in the bass case -- that way if the strings turn out to be real winners, I know exactly what to buy at the next string change.
Pro tip! Good idea!
Not long started playing bass and im finding your lessons very informative and easy to understand! Thanks scott!😊
Great advice. Thanks Scott. Just one important thing. Basses come in three different scale lengths; 34", 32", and 30". My Fender Jazz is a 34 but my Hofner Shorty is a 30. For beginners, make sure you get the correct length strings. Also, consider string types. Roundwound have more twang (brighter tone) and are great for rock and much more. If you're playing jazz for instance you might want to consider flatwound strings. They're slightly easier to play and have a more mellow tone.
2 things.. basses also come in 35" and even longer scales. Not as common on the 'even longer' sizes, but they exist.Flatwounds-- good suggestion...but keep in mind that Jaco used roundwounds on a fretless.... for jazz,.. and for everything.It really boils down to what sounds and feels right for you. And what works best for you, and the genre(s) you gig with regularly.If you don't gig much, and just stay at home..it doesn't really matter. The important thing is playing correctly, and sounding right with whatever band situation you're in at the moment. Many players have different basses setup for different gig situations.Just have fFun and play! It's about dat groove.
Flatwounds feel like I'm playing fish-scales
@@roncheaters try pressure wounds
One tip not mentioned that I'd like to add is string twisting. When you put a new string on and start turn the tuning key the string actually twists. On some basses with top quick loading style bridges like those found on warwicks and the Hipshot on my Conklin you can actually release that twisting. On my stingray and fenders it's a bit more difficult but I've learned to compensate for it. But this will dramatically help particularly with low b and e strings. If you don't get what I mean put a rubber band between two fingers and pop it, then twist is up and pop it again. With twisting a lot of the "life" is gone.
i discover this last week .. this can "make or break" the string as far as sound quality. especially the low B
@@beasz1974 I still don’t know what he means by string twisting
@@RekusoXYZ the string getting twisted as you lock it, easily avoided and more of a problem for guitar strings
Video starts at 1:25
lmao whats up with the lighting... looks like an early 2000s action movie
Herrman Selcher greatest comment I've ever read
That's what changing bass strings feels like too tbh
I love it
Something that I have taken for granted (and have been doing wrongly) for years.....thank you, Scott!
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I don't cut them either, I donate all my used strings to my wifes friend who recycles them and makes them into awesome jewellery. The attraction of them being (apart from looking cool) that they're not just bought, they've been genuinely played and gigged:)
Just changed my strings for the first time since I got my bass several years ago.
Everything I play sounds beautiful now.
How do almost none of these bass stringing video's not include the information surrounding string length???
watched this after removing all my strings, lucky me
Same here hehe
JustoneNormalPerson That's not a big deal.
You'll be fine
I checked before haha
Same
Man, I'll never get tired of your smiling attitude while you're explaining.
you're a great teacher.
take care
Do we really need backing tracks to restring?
turkey1966 yeah, cause is boring
Another satisfied customer :)
I've only been playing for a few months, but wanted to experiment with some new strings.
Of course, Scott's video caught my eye when searching for tutorials.
The extra helpful tips and overall presentation make his content truly a step (or two) above.
Thanks Scott.
Bending the tip and snipping just past it never would have occurred to me. Makes sense, I think. I'm gonna start doing that from now on!
C.M. Willett I think it might only apply to roundwound strings, but I could be wrong.
this comment is fun when interpreted naughtily
There are so many videos out there about how to string up your bass - this one is the best I've seen thus far. And that's speaking from experience breaking a lot of strings. What I think would be awesome is to have a video about stringing a 5- or 6-string bass and all of the various tunings for each. Thanks for all that you do!
Works a treat - did my own Jazz last night and I'm delighted with the outcome.
Thanks!
I just love the way you explained how restring a bass. All these years I have been doing it wrong and buzzes on the D string. Thought maybe the I messed up my bass. Thanks for sharing that. We appreciated it.
This was great. I Followed the instructions matched the previous string lengths and now my first re-string is done. My bass sounds beautiful. Thank you.
this was just the tutorial I needed. I probably just had the smoothest re-stringing experience after watching this. Thanks!
You learn something new every time you watch a re-stringing tutorial on youtube :P. I have been playing for close to 10 years and I have never thought of string core slippage, I am going to try this the next time I re-string my bass, thanks!
LeafBucket It's especially an issue on round core strings like DR.
Nice video. Thank you for teaching people how to tune with harmonics. A little off topic, but I love the natural finish with the black hardware.
I`ve been playing bass since I a was twelve, and I`m now 46, and I still found this lesson useful. Thanx :) Loads of tips that still can make me rethink former mistakes, and improve all aspects of my bassplaying.
Never knew about setting string at the saddle. I was having intonation issues with my E string and that fixed it right up! Thanks!
I've done everything as you explained, took me about 40 minutes to change the strings but my Yamaha sounds as good as the very first day. Thanks a lot, VERY useful video.
You just know what the 'A' string sounds like.. you're a monster Scott!! hahaha - ASB
Thank you Scott. I had an awfull buzz with my previous A string. I took care of leaving the string below the winding : the sound is just perfect ! God bless you !
Wow I didn't know about that trick to take the clean sound of the string over the 7th and the 5th fret. Awesome!
Great lesson, Scott! As always :D
I've played a bass for years, but this little tricks about string angles (especially on the bridge) is something new for me. There are always something new to learn, if you watch ScottsBassLessons. Gonna watch them all (I'm in progress now:) These are obviously the best bass lessons on youtube. Thank you, for what you're doing!
I have one question/request for you, if you don't mind, that might be helpful for many beginners - is about new and dead strings. Next time you change the strings, please, record the video that demonstrates the sound before and after replacing the strings, to hear the difference, and to know the importance of changing strings from time to time.
Thank you again and keep on!
Loved it! It was my first time re stringing my bass myself and this video helped so much
So glad you put this video out there. I've been playing for years and never actually learned how to do it correctly.
Such a clear and concise way of explaining stuff. Super, smashing GREAT.
Excellent video! So many little details and tips that could have saved me time and strings in the past!!
2021 and YOUR video mentions 2-3 things that no other video (that I found) talks about to this day. And every tip you mentioned makes complete sense to do. I'm not cutting mine, I'm saving them just in case.
Just strung a bass for the first time in my life. And damn, with your technique it came out PERFECT. It literally looks like a pro strung my bass, but it was me. Thank you for the guidance!
Hello Scott! I got my bass in 2007, and haven't changed the strings since then. Thank you for the good advice on how to restring a bass, I think I can do it now! Very good looking bass by the way! Thanks again!
Wow this guy gives by far the best instruction on how to restring your bass
Thank you Scott for sharing your experience
really great tips on an overlooked but important part of our bass playing! Thanks!!
Thanks lots Scott. Just changed my first string and went easy, real nice step by step instructions
Just subscribed -been playing bass for 29 years and always learn something new.Thanks good video!
I just setup my 5-string using this protocol... worked like a champ. Thanks Scott!
Great video! Could you do a video on how to correct the action and/or intonation of the bass (adjusting the truss rod, saddle position, etc.)?
Thanks!
BASS player here, benn BASSIN for 30 years, the first video I see someone bending before cutting the strings.
( like i've been doing for 30 years ). Some video ( censored company name ) clips then bends.WOOOW!!!
Good thing I quit high school before they filled my head with, whatever.
Not a subscriber, but i visit ofthen.
Hi Scott, Hi everyone. im a beginner and i love your work, simple to the point and with humor , thanks, your the man, blessings to all.
Good tips! I found myself following all of these, though some of them I did unintentionally, now I know why it's important;) Except for separate string change, I got used to adjusting scale length after restringing.
Excellent tips, thank you.
An awesome presentation. Super great tips to follow. I learned so much from this. Thank you so much for sharing.
You're a great help for all of us! don't stop please! keep doing this videos! they're awesome:)
Today I am restringing my Godin bass for the first time. I was anxious until I found your video. Many thanks.
Very helpful, Scott! These directions worked perfectly for me.
Just discovered your channel. Really enjoying your tips and lessons. Lots of good info to work with. Thanks.
I am pleased with myself that I have been doing almost all of those things! The only part that I went wrong with was that I took all the strings off at once!
Do you think you could do a video on how to set up a bass with things like the truss rod, saddles, and intonation? Maybe even electronics?
Thank you so much! This was my first time replacing my strings and this video was very helpful.
Thanks for the tips, Scott! Really useful!
Thank's Scott! My first string change went smooth because I watched your video first.
excellent tips!
thanks dude, got some really good tips
Just changed my first set of strings ever watching this vid. Thank you so much!!
Great tutorial. After all of hear years I had forgotten to set the strings on the bridge. Spot on.
One additional tip that I found is to rub a graphite pencil in the slot on the nut before stringing. That helps the windings to slip over the nut and to not catch.
Thanks for the great videos!
I use bearing grease. Which has the consistency of vasoline. Works WAY better. Since I started using it, the tuning is spot on caz b4 the strings were sticking and not sliding in the nut as good as they should. U can put it on at any time. Same 4 guitars.
Hey Scott! Thanks a lot for your video! I am going to replace my strings tomorrow for the first time :o
Always wondered about those knots and windings. Thanks Scott!
This really helped me change my strings thx scott w all the love 😁
Thanks for your videos, they help me a lot.
I started making my own Boxter 3 string style Guitars. Currently trying to build a 2 string bass. Used Single Shot Bridges. Now I know what the middle hole is for. Stringing thru the body.
Brilliant.
Great info as I'm nearing the point of adding strings
Wow man - Good luck! 🔥👊🏻
I have never had windings slip on a string-core and that comment about it threw me for a loop. Finally figured out why- I use D'addarios. D'addario says their hex-core sounds better, but what it's REALLY there for is to mar the windings slightly so they don't slip. Clever!
1 million percent TOP TIP. Thank you very much Scott.
Thank you. I watched a couple of string removal vids and this was definitely the best.
I thought i knew how to change strings.... There's always something new to learn ! Thanks Scott.
nice one Scott cheers for the vid finally plucked up the courage to restring after this video now my electro accustic stag sounds crisp again :)
Yes Scott, always enjoy and benefit from your videos...Best Regards...
Thanks!! This might have been the most important video of yours I have watched!
You are simply amazing. Thank you for these videos.
Hey Scott, you should do a video comparison of how important it is to change your strings(play on the old and then the new strings) 👍
The lighting gives the bass epic colour❤️❤️
I love your channel Scott always great content.
thanks to you, I restrung my G string perfectly on my first time. Thank you SO much! :D
Great video well clear thank you.
Nice tips!
Thank you so much, really detailed and awesome tips!
Dude, Jesus Christ thank you so much!! I'm a newbie to the bass. And I'm kind of self teaching myself for the most part! And I recently broke a string and bought a pack of new ones. And I needed some serious help so I wouldn't mess up these new strings right off the bat. And this video helped a bunch! I learned a lot that I had no way of knowing before hand!! Really appreciate what you do here! You're awesome!! Thanks again!
Thanks to this tutorial I restringed my Yamaha with DR Neon strings without any issues. Cheers!
Tx very much 4 all that wise advices!!!
Thankyou Scott! I was frantic trying to figure it out!
Scott, as usually; great lesson and thanks for that…. Also the video volume is so much better (thanks for that too)
Great job mate! I am a beginner and I much appreciate the informative lesson.
Great tips.. but from what I've heard, from an old colleague, is that if you stretch the strings out by hand, they will "deaden" quicker. Once I started skipping that step, I've noticed that it doesn't take much effort in tuning initially, before the strings will stay in tune.
I've been fighting how it's done right with my bands guitarist for so long! Thanks Scott :>
Thanks Scott for the lesson. Its a lesson learnt for me.
Cheers.
That saddle tip was huge! thank you!
I never got the hack of finger vibrato that you demonstrate so very well. From the early 80's til mid 90's I played full time. Once a week, I would change strings, I kept a dozen set's or so boiled out for an hour or so,, using Rotosound long scale standard gauge on a couple Fender P's and a J. Really I did this once, sometimes twice a week. Fender basses are the equivalent of a D-9 bulldozer, none of mine ever went out of tune. Thanks for the vid's oz As a working stiff, I couldn't afford a new set of strings every week,, but boiling for an hour or so and then fast drying they sounded new for Friday night. Do any of youse folks ever do this? Money saver and clanky bright tone??????????
Thank you! I've just started playing bass. I didn't realize how different stringing a bass is compared to a guitar.
Thanks for the excellent video.
This video helped a lot. Thank you for making this video.
Such a good lesson, such a good Man. You deserve every like.
Wish all best to You Scott.
Cheers
Bought a used Yamaha bass and the former owner was a heavy smoker, it currently has round wounds full of tar. I want to change to flat wounds, and now I know how. Just learning bass, but I love it! TY for all the 411.
If you are really keen on the most precise tuning, tune the bass in the playing position. Gravity has some slight effect on tuning and intonation. It is minor but it's there. Also worth mentioning, don't check the tuning with your fingers on the tuning keys as the pressure of your fingers will skew your tuning. You didn't do this but I see a lot of ppl make that mistake.
Darrell , that is a fallacy which gets repeated ENDLESSLY by people ! I use a highly accurate Peterson strobe tuner , and there isn't the slightest difference between the 2 positions . Cheers anyway .
Gravity will act on the strings, no matter what position it is in. You can test this yourself. It doesn't matter about guitar position
Thanks man! Helped me change my first set of strings by myself!