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Violin Strings Replacement

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Difficulty: Very easy
Violin Strings Replacement

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This guide is intended to help users through the process of fixing broken or worn out violin strings. A violin has four strings: E, A, D, & G. The order of the strings from left to right is G, D, A, & E. The G string is the deepest pitched string and the E is the highest pitched string. The purpose of this guide is to enable violin players to restring their violin on their own instead of having it done at a music store.

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      • Turn the peg belonging to the string you are wanting to change to loosen the string.

      • Violins have four string. The strings from left to right go: G, D, A, & E.

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    2. Violin Strings Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the string out of the peg.

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      • Remove the opposite end of the string from the fine tuner holder.

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      • Place new string in peg hole.

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      • Turn the peg to tighten the string.

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      • Place nub in fine tuner holder.

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      • Make sure the string is sitting in the groove in the bridge.

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    8. Violin Strings Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Gently tug on string to make sure it is secure.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Thanks for this very clear set of instructions with clear images. I am an amateur violinist and broke a string while tuning. Even I could use these instructions and it was as easy as the post says. Thanks for posting and to ifixit in general.

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