How to String for a Left Handed Guitarist

Beginner 5 min 12 steps 28915 views Rating: 4.3/5 Published: 2026-04-22

Remove the thickest string from the neck.. Remove the string from the bridge.. Remove the other strings working your way to the thinnest string and coil them.

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1

Remove the thickest string from the neck.

Step 1

Remove the thickest string from the neck.

2

Remove the string from the bridge.

Step 2

Remove the string from the bridge.

3

Remove the other strings working your way to the thinnest string and coil them.

Step 3

Remove the other strings working your way to the thinnest string and coil them.

4

Take the opportunity to clean your guitar.

Step 4

Take the opportunity to clean your guitar.

5

Flip the right-handed guitar over so you can put the strings on in reverse.

Step 5

Flip the right-handed guitar over so you can put the strings on in reverse.

6

Replace the nut with a left-handed nut for better sound quality.

Step 6

Replace the nut with a left-handed nut for better sound quality.

7

Correct the saddle slot angle if it's an acoustic guitar so the strings fit bett

Step 7

Correct the saddle slot angle if it's an acoustic guitar so the strings fit better.

8

Make sure your strings are in the right order before you begin.

Step 8

Make sure your strings are in the right order before you begin.

9

Put the string end in the bridge hole if the guitar is acoustic.

Step 9

Put the string end in the bridge hole if the guitar is acoustic.

10

Feed the string through the back of the body or the bridge for an electric guita

Step 10

Feed the string through the back of the body or the bridge for an electric guitar.

11

Attach the thickest string to the tuning peg.

Step 11

Attach the thickest string to the tuning peg.

12

Tune the strings

Step 12

Tune the strings

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