Difficulty
Very easy
Steps
8
Time Required
10 minutes
Sections
1
- Strings
- 8 steps
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Introduction
Step 1
Strings
- 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.
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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Step 2
- Pull the string out of the peg.
Pull the string out of the peg.
Step 3
- Remove the opposite end of the string from the fine tuner holder.
Remove the opposite end of the string from the fine tuner holder.
Step 4
- Place new string in peg hole.
Place new string in peg hole.
Step 5
- Turn the peg to tighten the string.
Turn the peg to tighten the string.
Step 6
- Place nub in fine tuner holder.
Place nub in fine tuner holder.
Step 7
- Make sure the string is sitting in the groove in the bridge.
Make sure the string is sitting in the groove in the bridge.
Step 8
- Gently tug on string to make sure it is secure.
Gently tug on string to make sure it is secure.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Svasangana jeevi - Apr 20, 2021
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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.
