Classical guitar strings knot. If you lever the knot really tight you will put a sharp kink in the string as it passes from the bridge saddle to the hole in the tie block. Most players will be fine with normal tension strings made by any major manufacturer. Push the end of the 6th string down through the corresponding hole.
A severe kink stretches the fibres in the taut portion of the string unevenly some will snap leading to the eventual failure of the string where the knot is tied. A gentle kink is fine it shows the knot is holding. Turn the tuning peg for the 6th string until the hole is facing up.
Dont buy anything with a ball end. Whatever they have at the local music store. Run the string.
Attaching the strings to the neck 1. Pass the string back up and hold in the right hand. Heres a quick and easy video on how to put new strings on your guitar in just 3 minutes.
Place your guitar with the head of the instrument resting in your lap and the body resting on the floor or table. The string will be easier to work with if you can. Take hold of the string and feed the loose end down through the hole in the barrel as shown.
Now to the other end. Securing at the head. A gentle kink is fine it shows the knot is holding.
Restringing your classical or nylon string guitar is simple.
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