"How to" YouTube recommendations and other tips for 1st stab at string chabfe?
I used to change viola strings on a whim - like changing salad dressing or something trivial.
For some reason changing mandolin strings overwhelmed me until I came across a great YouTube vid plus a tip involving hockey tape.
Now I love changing mando strings - it's like meditation.
I just got my own ukulele a few weeks ago so I'm golden there. My son has had a uke for YEARS (6 maybe?) still original strings but he hasn't always taken care of it so they're mangled. It's playable but I want to change his strings.
I listened to samples and got help here from Mossimo, and decided to order a set of Aquila Red and a Sugar set (high g soprano).
Before I attempt my first string change, what are your favorite tutorials and hacks?
Also I read about stretching and snapping reds. Should I try the Sugars first until I do a few changes, or does it not matter that much?
Thanks.
I used to change viola strings on a whim - like changing salad dressing or something trivial.
For some reason changing mandolin strings overwhelmed me until I came across a great YouTube vid plus a tip involving hockey tape.
Now I love changing mando strings - it's like meditation.
I just got my own ukulele a few weeks ago so I'm golden there. My son has had a uke for YEARS (6 maybe?) still original strings but he hasn't always taken care of it so they're mangled. It's playable but I want to change his strings.
I listened to samples and got help here from Mossimo, and decided to order a set of Aquila Red and a Sugar set (high g soprano).
Before I attempt my first string change, what are your favorite tutorials and hacks?
Also I read about stretching and snapping reds. Should I try the Sugars first until I do a few changes, or does it not matter that much?
Thanks.