Friendly Fred

Hi, I'm FriendlyFred and running this blog. I play 'em all from soprano to baritone, acoustic and electric. Yes, big hands can handle small instruments. Enjoy strumming around and have a good day !

How To Change The Strings On A Ukulele

by Friendly Fred | Sep 15, 2012 | Tips & Tricks, Tutorials | 5 comments

Here's an easy guide on changing ukulele strings. It works for all kinds of ukuleles. Feel free to leave a comment below. To start the gallery ( 14 images ) click on the photo.

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5 Comments

Rosy77 on October 21, 2012 at 8:50 pm

Thanx, this really helped me a lot.
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okidiver on January 28, 2013 at 7:31 am

been playing guitar for 41 years and just bought a uke; nice site and nice touch adding cleaning the fretboard. Suggest adding using some lemon oil or Martin guitar polish (for unfinished wood) for the top during string changes also. My Pono ATC-C thanks you.
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- Friendly Fred on January 28, 2013 at 9:28 pm
  
  Hi okdiver,
  you’re right, unfinished wood should be treated with polish. I only have varnished ukuleles and don’t put anything on it. Some players treat the fretboard with oil or polish, I just clean it when I change strings.
  Thank you very much for your comment and keep strumming your Pono.
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Raina on June 7, 2013 at 3:07 am

Thanks so much for this. As brand new ukulele player, I just switched out my inexpensive soprano’s strings for Aquilas and I couldn’t have done it without your tutorial. Best on the web!
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- Friendly Fred on June 9, 2013 at 8:18 am
  
  Thank you Raina.
  Have fun with your uke.
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