That was smooth. This is the best string change tutorial I've seen yet.

I always keep coming back to Rob because I always forget where to cut the strings!

I’m so glad I watch this. It is so smart and practical. I have been changing guitar strings for 50 years and had no idea how I have been consistently botching it. Thank you Taylor!

Rob, thank you for this video. I have an older Taylor, had never restrung a guitar, and went to countless other videos. Yours was by far the best and got me through it. Clear instructions I’m excited to play. Thanks a million!

I have been stringing my guitars for decades before I saw this for the first time about 5 years ago now. This method is so good and the strings stay in tune so much better, Rob knows. This vid is also about much more than tuning, with great info on how to maintain and preserve your equipment. Thanks for paying it forward.

Perfect instructional video, took me about an hour of rewinding the vid & rewatching while restringing to make sure I didn't miss anything. Guitar now sounds crisp as anything, gave the old girl a new lease of life. Thank you.

Rob has the best video out there, changing strings. So easy. All the others were so confusing. I had a little trouble with the pins coming up ? I have a Taylor 512..light strings. Thank You Rob for a great job !!!!

You are a brilliant teacher Rob Magargal. Taylor is lucky to have you

Thanks for the thorough instructions; very easy to follow.

YOU. JUST. CHANGED. MY. LIFE!!! No joke!

Came across this going down a rabbit hole of boredom. Got some strings yesterday and followed the steps. Took me 10 minutes and the new strings are perfectly in tune. Great video and I’ll be doing it just like this from now on

This guy is an absolute MASTER of his craft. Wow! What a good video! Like many, I've watched hundreds of "how-to" videos on KZfaq. This is a "Top Two Percent" video. Smart, insightful information. Good directions. Good visuals. Good SOUND! (So many videos have crappy sound.) I love the "stretching technique" he demonstrated - - I've never done it that way, but I WILL do it that way from now on. Congratulations, Rob (and Taylor) for a fabulous video!

Best video I have ever seen for changing strings, I was able to follow and change my strings on my Taylor mini no problem and I am a beginner, thanks a million!!!

I bought my 314ce in 2008, it's still a beauty of a wonder to this day. I knew this would be the best video on youtube, regarding re-stringing. My dude in the thumbnail, I knew he'd be matter-of-fact, and getting to the point. This is legendary content. No pandering, no rambling- just Taylor brilliance.

Came here after that awful Fender instruction video. Thanks! This is exactly what I needed!

This tutorial helped me tremendously , I have a Taylor acoustic and would have struggled without this video, I folwed it to the letter, tightening the post nuts etc, also using Elixer strings, it now rings like a bell. Thank You.

I’ve seen many different processes of putting the strings on. This is the best method. I like how you did the different types of guitars.

This video made my first, and subsequent string changes easy, thank you! I popped a string was my first "change" so I only had the new strings and a wire cutter and was able to do it with just that, and the following week same thing happened, and again no issue with the limited tools. Thanks again for such a great tutorial!

Am I the only one that has never seen a tuning fork used to tune a guitar? That was sorcery.

This is the the best tutorial available on string replacement. Now my guitars are easier to tune and stay in tune longer. Thank you!

Wow, found out I've been using the same measurement for string replacement for 30 years! Great video from Taylor as always!

Masterfully done. Thank you. What I learned from this video (that seemed to be missing from others on the same topic); (1) giving the highest 3 strings a little extra slack to avoid future breakage (3 wraps around the post); and (2) the manual stretch by hand - Brilliant. Thank you so very much. A great video for sure.

After watching this video I think it's the best acoustic restring I've ever seen! I do it this way from now on, thank you.

I've been playing Guitar for years, and thought I knew how to change strings........ up to watching this..... Thank you Taylor Guitars

This tutorial is very useful not only for Taylor guitar but also other guitars :). Thank you, Rob !

Best video I've seen for changing strings and the easiest way. Also very precise explanation This guy rocks

Thank you Rob. Excellent Instructions. By far the easiest, most effective way to change strings I have ever tried. Just restrung my Taylor 410 with the new recommended D'Addario XS strings. Tuned right up and sounds amazing.

Helpful video, I'm going to try this method out, since I prefer it from a standpoint of being easier to follow than some other guides I've seen. Thanks!

Great video and terrific instructions by Rob. Keep in mind we are restringing so you may want to clean your neck and frets a bit. Use commercially available products for the neck cleaning and use some extra fine steel wool to clean your frets. With the strings off, its a good time to clean the neck, frets, and guitar in general.

Ive been playing for over 25 years and I found this useful - thanks!

Easiest way to restring the guitar without the need of a knot or winding the string with hand etc. Thank you Sir ! Professional method and clear easy way of explanation+demonstration.

awesome Rob. Thank you. I would not have had the confidence to do this without your help. Bravo

i have a new taylor gs mini. i think you were the dude who worked on mine. shipped and received strings in perfection!!

Like previous comments stated, this is the video I always come back to when changing the strings on my Taylor acoustic guitar. It’s step-by step tutorial is easy to follow along with and allows for me to pause it during the process. Very thorough with great tips. And while Taylor has moved away from the Elixir brand of strings, I still use them for the best sound!

thanks Taylor and the person doing this demo.. really helps for someone who never have done this before

Agree with many below...smoothest vid I've seen on this, even a decade on...thanks Taylor!

Thanks very much for this video! I think the Taylor-suggested approach here is excellent, especially measuring and cutting off the string ends prior to winding. I have a 712, and figured who better than Rob at Taylor to show me how to restring! Rob knows what he's doing!

This is the best string changing tutorial ever! I struggled with it every time.. I don’t know why I couldn’t get it..The tip about cutting the string first was the biggest help for me. I wouldn’t do it any other way now. Thank you!

This is Great. I recently purchased a 414ce-R ( love it ) and I'm wearing the strings-out, from Playing so much. Thanks for this informative video.

Best string changing video out there, thank you Rob!

Thanks Jeff, easy to follow and to the point. Nice tip regarding cutting the string pre wind on, and saves a lot of hassle I find. Came back here for the instruction after many years since last visit Great job

A very helpful video. I've had 12 strings for many years, and always had issues re-stringing (the top G). Having changed my stringing technique, I've avoided lots of problems. I really enjoy my Taylor 150e.

This video helped so much huge thanks to rob for doing this video, very informative

This guy is a master at his craft

Thank you Rob! I don’t always change my own Taylor guitar strings, but when I do, it’s with YOUR video running for moral support!!!

@wirthwhilemusic hi, the tool we use is a standard B&D with a mod to increase the RPMs without increasing the torque. Hitachi makes a consumer model as does Ernie Ball.

Thank you! I just bought a Taylor 314 CE and your video was just what I was looking for. Great lesson.

Thank you so much. Since finding this video 3 (+ -) years ago I can't tell you how many times I have came back to it for a refresher before I change the strings on my slot head.

Thank you so much. I have a 12 string and it is also slotted. This video was so comprehensive it addressed all issues.

GREAT HOW TO VIDEO!!! beginner here and you made it EASY for my 1st string change! THANKS

The absolute best video. I have never been able to restring my guitar. After watching this I did it so quickly I was totally amazed the best part was about cutting the string first. I’m so excited now. Thanks for a great video

Great video! My go to for a refresher and everything always goes smoothly.

I always come back to this video whenever I'm changing my strings on the acoustic guitar 👍🏽

Every time I change strings on my Taylor I come here. Nicely done and the method works like a charm

I was a nervous wreck at the thought of changing strings on my new 2015 Taylor 914ce. This video was amazing! I followed it to the tee step-by-step and it came out amazing. When the strings were all off, I polished the whole guitar and oiled the fretboard with Taylor polish and fret board conditioner. I went down one gauge to 10's and it plays much easier with no buzzing. Thanks, Rob!!!

Just changed the strings on my 110E for the first time. Thanks for this video. It was very easy to change them compared to other acoustic brands I owned.

My go to string change tutorial! Just changed the strings on my Taylor Academy 12e. It looks great with this technique!

Superb! An excellent approach that was very clearly explained - worked really well for me. Thank you 😊!

best video I've found that gives me the level of detail that helps me do it right -- thank you

Thanks Rob. Much appreciate the clear tutorial!!

This man is a pure Wizard !!! The tuning fork skill is so superb :)

This is a great video. I show it to my high school guitar classes every year.

Best video on string changing! Like all pros you make it look easy. Thanks for the tutorial!

Best instruction video I ever saw on restringing - thanks!

Great informative video - finally, all of the elements of where to cut the strings along with good time saving tips - thanks Rob.

I've strung my guitars like this ever since I saw it first in 2012. It works flawlessly (never slips or pops out of tune, never breaks a string) and couldn't be more simple. I get a kick out of the posts by people who comment here that they do it differently without saying A) why or B) why I should think they know better than a Taylor technician!

I just got the Koa GS Mini-I traded a bunch of old gear for it. I even got 80.00 back! My 90's Epiphone was in the pile. This new GS mini is WAY easier to play and a lot more interesting to look at. It's action is almost as low as my 84-87 US-made Strat. Fretboard and neck are like butter. Also like they do their best to replace the trees used. I felt guilty as hell about that. The store had this lovely beast front and center because the GS mini koa is SO gorgeous. I bought/traded for it right away. And I'm normally a singer/drummer! GREAT job on this, guys. REALLY makes you want to play it constantly. The tonality is also pretty stunning.

Thanks for sharing Rob Ive always come back for this to refresh my memory of doing this to my Taylor 🤗

Thank you Mr. Rob, i have been playing since the early 70s. I never installed a cleaner set of strings until I watched this video. That's why you make the bucks!!

Great tutorial. I have just bought a Taylor Koa GS Ltd Edition from 2011 and it came with Elixir strings 12 gauge. So I decided to restring my guitar with Newton strings gauge 11, (in order to decrease tension on the bendings)

This is absolutely the best guitar stringing method. All the people that wrap their strings around the top do not know what they are doing.

Truly an amazing video, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

The man has a magical ear to tune (perfectly) by a tuning fork!

Brilliant clear and simple. Thanks. My fingers are really sore even though I've been playing a few years and practice everyday. I am using 11/52 and the action has been lowered. Would ligher strings help ?

really appreciated the clipping before winding and string stretching tips. Job done.

Best tutorial so far in this aspect.

Thank you! Easy to understand and good tips. Did it myself for the first time👍🏼

Thanks Rob. I always come back here to restring.

Thank you for this tutorial, especially I learned about stretching the strings, i'll do this from now on.

Still the best restringing videos out there! I may not be the best guitar player but I've met so many guitars with sloppy strings & poorly coiled tuners. This video makes my guitar look professional, and most importantly STAY IN TUNE 🎸🎸🎸🎸

Thanks so much. I will be doing this for the first time ever, on a copy Strat. I see you went down the head for the thinner strings, and not both above and below as some vids say. Your method of going down seems easier 😊

That was a magical way to determine string length to trim them. Thanks!

Awsome tutorial! Just what I needed to understand my mistakes, thank you!

I never comment!....but you deserve it Rob! you are awesome. THANKS and well done!

Thanks to Rob, I've done my first string change problem free!

Great vid. I've been playing for 30 years and I still learned something. AND, I want one of those tool bits on that Black and Decker.

I got a new, Big Baby Taylor in on Sunday, which I bought from Sweetwater. I'm 63 and have 50 years experience as a player and my BBT sounds awesome. I'm going to take the stock strings off today and replace them with some Martin Phosphor Bronze which are the same gauge ( 12-54 ). I'll try this method because the standard under and over, does not always guarantee tuning stability IMO.

I'm so glad I watched this! Just completed re-stringing my guitar for the first time and this video really helped to put me at ease about doing this. (Although I'm still a little afraid my bridge pins might pop out.)

Thanks for the help. Just getting back into playing after a 10 year hiatus and those strings are very old. Using my favorite Elixir Acoustic Guitar strings light/ for my Taylor 614-CE. Love the sound of new strings on a Taylor Guitar!

Thank You Rob, Great Job and Very Informative.

Got to try this on my Taylor. Thanks for a great tutorial. 👍👍👍

Great video, thanks to you I got up the courage to change the strings on my beautiful Taylor K22CE-12 Fret. Can you tell me the brand name of that string winder? By hand just doesn't get it. Thanks

Excellent. Hope to fix my kid's guitar before she notices I've been heavily playing it when she's at school.

Thanks for the demo, any tips regarding keeping the bridge pegs to stay in place would be very helpful please ? I don't hear or fell much "snap" going on with my new T5

This is the second restringing video I've seen where you "pros" use wire cutters to pull out the pegs. If you push the old string down into the peg hole, the peg comes out easily by hand and you don't risk scratching your guitar or pegs.

Could you make the lesson about How to set up the GS mini touching to be comfortable to play. I would be appreciated that. Thank you

Great video, especially loked yhe string stretching segment, very helpful

Best tutorial on this I've seen.

Fantastic demo! Thanks a lot Rob! Feel confident about re-stringing my Taylor guitar now! Phew. :)

wow, one of the best string changes i've ever seen