How to Restring a Telecaster Electric Guitar with John Carruthers | ELIXIR Strings

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  • Master Luthier John Carruthers walks you through restringing a Telecaster style electric guitar.
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  • @aaronwalker5253
    @aaronwalker5253 5 років тому +21

    I hope john is doing well. I have used this video to string up my telecaster many times. Thank you, John!

  • @placidcasual9872
    @placidcasual9872 8 років тому +147

    This man handles a guitar properly, with authority and care.

    • @jackoo666
      @jackoo666 8 років тому +7

      its a thing of beauty. doesnt even use a string winder.

    • @endocry
      @endocry 7 років тому +1

      Jackson Langford I love the people that actually use a drill 😂

    • @commentfreely5443
      @commentfreely5443 6 років тому +2

      thanks, he's my hero for 2 mins

  • @paulcooper5748
    @paulcooper5748 5 років тому +3

    Love telecasters.

  • @B0rnles13
    @B0rnles13 10 років тому

    I wish it was as easy as this on a Squire Fender Affinity Telecaster, really difficult to work out how to do it, that's how I ended up here looking for help. In the end I got it done with the help of my teacher.

  • @IAMNOONE1.0
    @IAMNOONE1.0 12 років тому

    Ur awesome .. Thanks
    Ulysses Mier

  • @Balithazzarr
    @Balithazzarr 8 років тому

    Ok, so let me ask this. When changing from 9 to 10s do I have to set up the guitar after?

  • @richardtuley7007
    @richardtuley7007 3 роки тому +20

    I can't believe I didn't know about the hole in the middle of the tuners before. I was having nightmares trying to wind the E and B strings on. Great no-nonsense video. 👍

  • @TELEthruVOXx
    @TELEthruVOXx 9 років тому +24

    Ye, that is how I do mine with the stretching part, lots of videos don't show that. Thx

  • @TerriblethingTube
    @TerriblethingTube 4 роки тому +12

    Thanks John! Your kind demeanor and gentle but effective method of conveying information truly cements your status as the Bob Ross of guitar maintenance.

  • @worldsyoungestphilosopher
    @worldsyoungestphilosopher 6 місяців тому +1

    1:50
    Got damn those tuning pegs ain’t goin nowhere, calm down
    (I’m being sarcastic, ofc)

  • @raylynch8419
    @raylynch8419 2 роки тому +7

    Hi John. I'm in the process of re-stringing my Tele and I fortunately I found your video. Thank you for the video - It was nice and clear and easy to follow and I'm sure I will get a much better outcome having now learned the correct technique from you. Cheers, Ray (Australia)

  • @trailblazer_nomad
    @trailblazer_nomad 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you. I bought my first electric guitar Telecaster Vintera 50 and was a complete noob as to how to restring my guitar and thanks to your video I now know how to do it.

  • @sammysole609
    @sammysole609 2 роки тому +2

    thanks
    always had mostly sgs
    all these years later i forgot ...
    love this tele i just got

  • @effie721
    @effie721 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanx 😊

  • @Th0rZ666
    @Th0rZ666 Рік тому +1

    Just got a new Tele (squire version) but it came with fender strings ... yuk... so this has been super helpful

  • @alchemistkwhitz4946
    @alchemistkwhitz4946 2 роки тому +2

    The way he pre wrapped the string around the tuning head was some G shit. I'd be there forever trying to do that and he did it so casually 🤣

    • @2drunktotastethischicken
      @2drunktotastethischicken 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, right. They really brush over the 40 year guitar tech experience because it is not this easy LOL

  • @samian3553
    @samian3553 2 роки тому +5

    Now that's how to string you guitar ! Fast , easy and correctly . Thanks for showing the correct way to easily string a guitar . 🎸

  • @thesagapov
    @thesagapov 2 місяці тому +2

    perfect video

  • @BCTGuitarPlayer
    @BCTGuitarPlayer Рік тому

    Buy yourselves a 'Stretcha." It’ll save your fingertips and help to bring your strings up to tune in half the time. Cheap too. No, I’m not a paid advocate…just a user;)

  • @bradh6185
    @bradh6185 5 років тому +3

    This is my first time with this style of tuners. Can't get the B-string to start. Pops out when I wind.

  • @ManchesterBlackSheep
    @ManchesterBlackSheep 2 роки тому

    Why. Just why can't they have the normal holes in the machine heads like Gibbo and everyone else. These are a ****ing nightmare to wind.

  • @philipjones7372
    @philipjones7372 9 місяців тому +1

    Muchos gratias - you saved a whole load of hassle👍🏼🙂

  • @butnutmikami147
    @butnutmikami147 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks John! I finally know how to stretch my strings! Game changer for this old fool!

  • @FatherDale
    @FatherDale 7 років тому +2

    I just bought my first Telecaster -- and just happen to have a set of Nanowebs sitting in a different guitar's case.... Thanks!

  • @masakazuwatanabe6742
    @masakazuwatanabe6742 6 місяців тому +1

    thanks dad

  • @Tanikaze2
    @Tanikaze2 13 років тому +2

    For someone with pain in the ass non-replaceable-without-drilling old style tuners, this is the best video on youtube.

  • @Santica96
    @Santica96 11 років тому +3

    Great video! I am no longer afraid of changing strings haha thanks a bunch.

  • @aaronunroe5267
    @aaronunroe5267 6 місяців тому

    Wonderful video - thank you :)

  • @stinamanni
    @stinamanni 8 років тому +4

    Nice beard

  • @stelliumeleven2889
    @stelliumeleven2889 Рік тому +1

    i like the idea of doing each string individually.

  • @shawnhuff3597
    @shawnhuff3597 8 років тому +3

    I have a 52 fender telle it's #1 American vintage fender telle it's ben helping me sound great

  • @samsonkhoo7890
    @samsonkhoo7890 2 дні тому

    Bruh, i cut the high e string to low

  • @Joe-ol5bq
    @Joe-ol5bq 4 роки тому +1

    i dont understand what im doing wrong. I've been trying to follow this guide exactly as shown and keep on ruining the strings as i try to wrap them and they slip out. if anyone can please help me out it would mean the world. im beyond frustrated and keep wasting strings !!

    • @markgaskell5370
      @markgaskell5370 4 роки тому

      You can do a single pre wrap around the tuner to ease some of the slack

  • @danstoneman6036
    @danstoneman6036 6 місяців тому

    I notice you didn’t do the thinnest string?

  • @Tabs4959
    @Tabs4959 10 років тому +1

    Very helpful and easy to do. Me and my 1958 Tele thank you very much!!!

  • @tommy--k
    @tommy--k Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the vid!

  • @danstoneman6036
    @danstoneman6036 6 місяців тому

    Can you do the high E please?

  • @johnwriterpoet1783
    @johnwriterpoet1783 5 років тому +1

    Funny, I just bought Elixir strings for my Telecaster yesterday!

  • @charlesflint9048
    @charlesflint9048 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for that, I’ve just bought a 10 yr old Telecaster and am just about to restring it.

    • @ElixirStringsMedia
      @ElixirStringsMedia  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching, we're glad that it was helpful. Enjoy your new Tele!

  • @sidmanp
    @sidmanp 13 років тому +2

    Really a great vid. Might not get kudos, but soooo helpful

  • @emilio5098
    @emilio5098 9 років тому +1

    Just a great, simple, video...Thanks !!

  • @oak7741
    @oak7741 4 роки тому

    what am i doing wrong ??

  • @autumn-zd5jm
    @autumn-zd5jm Рік тому +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @peytonscarpaci3026
    @peytonscarpaci3026 5 років тому +1

    This was a great video. Super easy. Thanks!

  • @barefootbeachrunner9498
    @barefootbeachrunner9498 Рік тому

    Just recently purchased a 2nd hand squire telecaster
    It's a great guitar and In great condition however there are no holes in the back of the body to remove the strings
    I can't find out how to remove the strings to change them

    • @ElixirStringsMedia
      @ElixirStringsMedia  Рік тому +1

      Hi, we suggest that you contact a local luthier for assistance. Thanks for watching and congrats on your new tele!

    • @barefootbeachrunner9498
      @barefootbeachrunner9498 Рік тому

      @@ElixirStringsMedia
      All sorted
      They are top loaded through the back of the bridge 👍

  • @bobdoleissatan
    @bobdoleissatan 12 років тому +1

    Thanks alot John, just bought a tele, my first with classic tuners. I've been spoiled with locking tuners, your video was a big help!

  • @masonmcglynn3529
    @masonmcglynn3529 5 років тому +1

    Worked perfectly, thanks

  • @TheDocRitchie
    @TheDocRitchie 6 років тому +5

    that's slick man, been playing teles nearly 35 years & still caint change ma strings! now i know!

  • @daffaz
    @daffaz 13 років тому +1

    best video on that

  • @adrianlewis8446
    @adrianlewis8446 5 років тому

    I don't trust many people with my guitars, but would happily let John work on mine

  • @jacobr5627
    @jacobr5627 3 роки тому

    I thought it would be the Siouxsie and The Banshees guy.

  • @frediablo
    @frediablo 13 років тому +1

    Perfect thanks John.

  • @MysteryProductsLtd
    @MysteryProductsLtd 2 роки тому

    2" past the tuner. Thank you!

  • @UndercoverRat
    @UndercoverRat 8 років тому +1

    what is the small metal tube called which the string goes through in the body? thanks.

    • @RJ-lf8ex
      @RJ-lf8ex 4 роки тому

      The name of that part is called a Metanewalogeoghramite. On Telecasters, turn them over, and put your strings through the Metanewalogeoghramites. Some Telecasters have very expensive Metanewalogeoghramites that need to be maintained four times a day in order to prevent corrosion.

    • @UndercoverRat
      @UndercoverRat 4 роки тому +1

      @@RJ-lf8ex Thank you Steve. I've been waiting 4 years to find out. Since then the world had gone to shit but you have restored my faith.

  • @misko423
    @misko423 13 років тому

    Hey :) what cind of elixir strings? 009 , 010 ?
    I need help :)

  • @Warriorphonic
    @Warriorphonic 5 років тому

    good video Sir

  • @Jon5545455
    @Jon5545455 10 років тому

    Thanks man this video helped me out.

  • @TheSidneyft
    @TheSidneyft 11 років тому

    whats with the weird shots at the beginning lol?

  • @Thorum13
    @Thorum13 4 роки тому

    Excellent. Thanks!

  • @ScottMcClenaghan
    @ScottMcClenaghan 6 років тому

    Thanks for making this easy.

  • @ragingscenester
    @ragingscenester 11 років тому

    whoa, that was easy! awesome, thanks a million!

  • @TheNaturalust
    @TheNaturalust 6 років тому

    Carruthers is a true pro.

  • @marcuscooper7739
    @marcuscooper7739 10 років тому

    Brilliant, thank you

  • @blooee1989
    @blooee1989 13 років тому

    good tutorial, cheers!

  • @ozzyboy178
    @ozzyboy178 5 років тому +1

    Cool, but I would take all the used strings out first, then put the fresh ones in next, could be confusing. I have a 98 fender strat, just a thought

    • @DreamFactoryCycles
      @DreamFactoryCycles 5 років тому +2

      On older guitars, and always on guitars with floating saddles you should do one string at a time to keep the neck from getting shocked by the loosening of tension. As I said this is on vintage guitars where you might lift the fretboard or crack the laquer, binding and so on. It's not that confusing to remember six strings - just look at the ones you've removed!

  • @Balithazzarr
    @Balithazzarr 8 років тому +2

    There's a hole in the back of the guitar?!?! I guess ill trust you on they one.

    • @nicksedla123
      @nicksedla123 7 років тому +11

      Balithazzarr are you that fucking clueless