Replacing Strings on a Mandolin
Replacing Strings on a Mandolin
Replacing Strings on a Mandolin Learn all you need to know to properly replace strings on your Gretsch New Yorker Mandolin.
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Replacing Strings on a Mandolin
INTRODUCTION This guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing strings in the most appropriate manner, ensuring that you can do some seriously righteous jamming on your New Yorker!
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Optional: Electronic Tuning Device (1)
Mandolin Strings Gretsch New Yorker Mandolin (1)
Pliers or Scissors (1)
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Replacing Strings on a Mandolin
Step 1 — Mandolin Strings
Place the mandolin on a firm, level surface with adequate lighting.
Loosen the tuning nob.
Carefully remove the top end of string from the tuner in the mandolin head.
Step 2
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Step 3
Unhook the old string from the tail of the mandolin.
Remove the string from the bottom.
Select a new string, and then insert the bottom end of it through the bridge at the tail.
Step 4
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Step 5
Secure the string to the tail by looping it over the hook.
Pulling the string taut, bring its top end across the nut and into the tuning peg.
Step 6
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Step 7
Run the line through the tuning element at the head of the mandolin, as pictured. Be sure to pull the string away from the headstock.
Step 8
Pull the string down, towards the fretboard, and run the string underneath itself.
Pull the string tight so that it wraps around the tuning peg.
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Step 9
Pinch the string over itself to create a knot.
Tighten the tuning nob until the desired tension is reached.
Step 10
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Step 11
Clip off any excess string.
Optional: Clip the electronic tuning device to the head of the mandolin; use the device to assist in finetuning your mandolin.
Step 12
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Step 13
Commence rocking on with your Gretsch New Yorker!
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Replacing Strings on a Mandolin Learn all you need to know to properly replace strings on your Gretsch New Yorker Mandolin.
Written By: Drew
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 9
Replacing Strings on a Mandolin
INTRODUCTION This guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing strings in the most appropriate manner, ensuring that you can do some seriously righteous jamming on your New Yorker!
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Optional: Electronic Tuning Device (1)
Mandolin Strings Gretsch New Yorker Mandolin (1)
Pliers or Scissors (1)
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Replacing Strings on a Mandolin
Step 1 — Mandolin Strings
Place the mandolin on a firm, level surface with adequate lighting.
Loosen the tuning nob.
Carefully remove the top end of string from the tuner in the mandolin head.
Step 2
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Replacing Strings on a Mandolin
Step 3
Unhook the old string from the tail of the mandolin.
Remove the string from the bottom.
Select a new string, and then insert the bottom end of it through the bridge at the tail.
Step 4
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Replacing Strings on a Mandolin
Step 5
Secure the string to the tail by looping it over the hook.
Pulling the string taut, bring its top end across the nut and into the tuning peg.
Step 6
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Replacing Strings on a Mandolin
Step 7
Run the line through the tuning element at the head of the mandolin, as pictured. Be sure to pull the string away from the headstock.
Step 8
Pull the string down, towards the fretboard, and run the string underneath itself.
Pull the string tight so that it wraps around the tuning peg.
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Replacing Strings on a Mandolin
Step 9
Pinch the string over itself to create a knot.
Tighten the tuning nob until the desired tension is reached.
Step 10
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Step 11
Clip off any excess string.
Optional: Clip the electronic tuning device to the head of the mandolin; use the device to assist in finetuning your mandolin.
Step 12
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Step 13
Commence rocking on with your Gretsch New Yorker!
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