Great advice here. One tidbit I would add. Once I've got a set of strings on that have the correct length and number of winds around the tuner post, I always use those old strings as a guide for the new ones.I find 2.5 to 3 wraps to work best. So rather than cutting the old string, I loosen it, unwind it and then use as a guide for the length of the replacement string. Speeds up the restring process by taking the guesswork out of where to cut.

Great tips, especially seating the strings over the bridge after stretching. A tip I offer, I always place the string brand packaging in the bass case -- that way if the strings turn out to be real winners, I know exactly what to buy at the next string change.

@Chris-0113

3 жыл бұрын

Pro tip! Good idea!

Great Video. Though I would really suggest keeping them as an emergency spare. Don't cut them right down the center. I always keep my previous set of dead and dirty strings in my bag. If one breaks I have an emergency (and didn't spend 50$ carrying an extra set). And although some people argue about this, you can boil them down and re-use them...although I've never bothered.

@crueltyinpoetry

7 жыл бұрын

Francois Beaulieu I 100% agree with this statement. I just finished sanding and retaining my bass. I am so happy that I didn't snip them because I've just reinstalled my old ones and they work fine. will I have to change them eventually? sure but it's great to have extras. how to you store them though? every time I try to turn them on themselves and sort of turn the ends arround the circle it snaps straight again

@bassboy8910

4 жыл бұрын

Quick fix, you can also run dirty bass strings thru the dishwasher and keep them for spares, just dry them very well. Stanly Clark said he used after shave to get the funk off and the alcohol dried them too. (He said the ladies liked the way his bass smelled too) What a play-a ! ha ha

@pflo-98

4 жыл бұрын

@@crueltyinpoetry try n keep the strings taught [n straight]as u are removing them [keep pulling on em till the end/pops out tuning peg hole/the bent bit,instead of pulling the red coiled up spring its formed ] @ the red bit,as then they wont all b coiled up n can b reused/also boil um up in a saucepan of water [till crud floats 2 surface] then let em go cold slow as running em under cold water makes em brittle n snaps easy,hope this helps as bass strings ain't cheap......

@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

4 жыл бұрын

Solid advice. I don't do it, I keep a fresh set of the appropriate strings in all of my bass cases, and when it's time to change I use that set and replace them in the case with the new set. For emergency spares, though, used strings would get the job done just fine. It's not like they'd get used often, I've never broken a string in 20 years of playing except a couple brand new G strings that snapped at the saddle of a Rickenbacker I used to own while they were being tuned to pitch. That was the fault of that miserable excuse for a bridge (the whole bass, actually- Rickenbackers SUUUUUUCK, they just sound completely unique. I built a parts Jazz bass, routed for 4003 pickups at the same relative positions along the scale length as a Ric, which gives me 90% authentic Ric tone with none of the bullshit), and not the strings or my restringing technique.

@dickr9345

4 жыл бұрын

@@The_sinner_Jim_WhitneyDuuuuuuuude....that sounds like an awesome bass.

just strung my bass for the first time did everything like in the video then when i tuned it the D string snapped those were $35 strings ive not felt this sad in a long time

@GGGG-si3jr

7 жыл бұрын

1 like=1 prayer

@KYSMO

6 жыл бұрын

Grimmrock The Immortal shiiit :(

@dondarnel1149

6 жыл бұрын

Grimmrock The Immortal I know the feeling

@daretheghost1994

5 жыл бұрын

I've never broken a string fresh from the packet ahahha

@brianortiz2200

5 жыл бұрын

Wrong tuning

Not long started playing bass and im finding your lessons very informative and easy to understand! Thanks scott!😊

Video starts at 1:25

@marcomaisto3787

7 күн бұрын

Thanks buddy

One tip not mentioned that I'd like to add is string twisting. When you put a new string on and start turn the tuning key the string actually twists. On some basses with top quick loading style bridges like those found on warwicks and the Hipshot on my Conklin you can actually release that twisting. On my stingray and fenders it's a bit more difficult but I've learned to compensate for it. But this will dramatically help particularly with low b and e strings. If you don't get what I mean put a rubber band between two fingers and pop it, then twist is up and pop it again. With twisting a lot of the "life" is gone.

@beasz1974

2 жыл бұрын

i discover this last week .. this can "make or break" the string as far as sound quality. especially the low B

@RekusoXYZ

2 жыл бұрын

@@beasz1974 I still don’t know what he means by string twisting

@IconOfSin

2 жыл бұрын

@@RekusoXYZ the string getting twisted as you lock it, easily avoided and more of a problem for guitar strings

Great advice. Thanks Scott. Just one important thing. Basses come in three different scale lengths; 34", 32", and 30". My Fender Jazz is a 34 but my Hofner Shorty is a 30. For beginners, make sure you get the correct length strings. Also, consider string types. Roundwound have more twang (brighter tone) and are great for rock and much more. If you're playing jazz for instance you might want to consider flatwound strings. They're slightly easier to play and have a more mellow tone.

@Rikkcas

6 жыл бұрын

2 things.. basses also come in 35" and even longer scales. Not as common on the 'even longer' sizes, but they exist.Flatwounds-- good suggestion...but keep in mind that Jaco used roundwounds on a fretless.... for jazz,.. and for everything.It really boils down to what sounds and feels right for you. And what works best for you, and the genre(s) you gig with regularly.If you don't gig much, and just stay at home..it doesn't really matter. The important thing is playing correctly, and sounding right with whatever band situation you're in at the moment. Many players have different basses setup for different gig situations.Just have fFun and play! It's about dat groove.

@roncheaters

6 жыл бұрын

Flatwounds feel like I'm playing fish-scales

@edeckert1589

4 жыл бұрын

@@roncheaters try pressure wounds

I don't cut them either, I donate all my used strings to my wifes friend who recycles them and makes them into awesome jewellery. The attraction of them being (apart from looking cool) that they're not just bought, they've been genuinely played and gigged:)

Man, I'll never get tired of your smiling attitude while you're explaining. you're a great teacher. take care

Just changed my strings for the first time since I got my bass several years ago. Everything I play sounds beautiful now.

Do we really need backing tracks to restring?

@Fidozo15

7 жыл бұрын

turkey1966 yeah, cause is boring

watched this after removing all my strings, lucky me

@savanaviolenta

7 жыл бұрын

Same here hehe

@phillippasteur3904

6 жыл бұрын

JustoneNormalPerson That's not a big deal.

@jameswhoneedstoknow5148

5 жыл бұрын

You'll be fine

@yesitasnow

4 жыл бұрын

I checked before haha

@Limbaugh_

2 жыл бұрын

Same

Another satisfied customer :) I've only been playing for a few months, but wanted to experiment with some new strings. Of course, Scott's video caught my eye when searching for tutorials. The extra helpful tips and overall presentation make his content truly a step (or two) above. Thanks Scott.

lmao whats up with the lighting... looks like an early 2000s action movie

@jimihendips8226

7 жыл бұрын

Herrman Selcher greatest comment I've ever read

@FreeTheJambon

7 жыл бұрын

That's what changing bass strings feels like too tbh

@Ztr7

6 жыл бұрын

I love it

@mdwayne741

6 жыл бұрын

Something that I have taken for granted (and have been doing wrongly) for years.....thank you, Scott!

@Matt-ot9nx

5 жыл бұрын

G O T T A C H A N G E T H E S E S T R I N G S

How do almost none of these bass stringing video's not include the information surrounding string length???

There are so many videos out there about how to string up your bass - this one is the best I've seen thus far. And that's speaking from experience breaking a lot of strings. What I think would be awesome is to have a video about stringing a 5- or 6-string bass and all of the various tunings for each. Thanks for all that you do!

Works a treat - did my own Jazz last night and I'm delighted with the outcome. Thanks!

You learn something new every time you watch a re-stringing tutorial on youtube :P. I have been playing for close to 10 years and I have never thought of string core slippage, I am going to try this the next time I re-string my bass, thanks!

@phillippasteur3904

6 жыл бұрын

LeafBucket It's especially an issue on round core strings like DR.

I just love the way you explained how restring a bass. All these years I have been doing it wrong and buzzes on the D string. Thought maybe the I messed up my bass. Thanks for sharing that. We appreciated it.

This was great. I Followed the instructions matched the previous string lengths and now my first re-string is done. My bass sounds beautiful. Thank you.

Bending the tip and snipping just past it never would have occurred to me. Makes sense, I think. I'm gonna start doing that from now on!

@ATthemusician

6 жыл бұрын

C.M. Willett I think it might only apply to roundwound strings, but I could be wrong.

@toad15fan

6 жыл бұрын

this comment is fun when interpreted naughtily

Nice video. Thank you for teaching people how to tune with harmonics. A little off topic, but I love the natural finish with the black hardware.

Never knew about setting string at the saddle. I was having intonation issues with my E string and that fixed it right up! Thanks!

Wow I didn't know about that trick to take the clean sound of the string over the 7th and the 5th fret. Awesome!

I`ve been playing bass since I a was twelve, and I`m now 46, and I still found this lesson useful. Thanx :) Loads of tips that still can make me rethink former mistakes, and improve all aspects of my bassplaying.

this was just the tutorial I needed. I probably just had the smoothest re-stringing experience after watching this. Thanks!

Excellent video! So many little details and tips that could have saved me time and strings in the past!!

Great lesson, Scott! As always :D I've played a bass for years, but this little tricks about string angles (especially on the bridge) is something new for me. There are always something new to learn, if you watch ScottsBassLessons. Gonna watch them all (I'm in progress now:) These are obviously the best bass lessons on youtube. Thank you, for what you're doing! I have one question/request for you, if you don't mind, that might be helpful for many beginners - is about new and dead strings. Next time you change the strings, please, record the video that demonstrates the sound before and after replacing the strings, to hear the difference, and to know the importance of changing strings from time to time. Thank you again and keep on!

Hello Scott! I got my bass in 2007, and haven't changed the strings since then. Thank you for the good advice on how to restring a bass, I think I can do it now! Very good looking bass by the way! Thanks again!

Just discovered your channel. Really enjoying your tips and lessons. Lots of good info to work with. Thanks.

Such a clear and concise way of explaining stuff. Super, smashing GREAT.

really great tips on an overlooked but important part of our bass playing! Thanks!!

You're a great help for all of us! don't stop please! keep doing this videos! they're awesome:)

Thank you Scott. I had an awfull buzz with my previous A string. I took care of leaving the string below the winding : the sound is just perfect ! God bless you !

So glad you put this video out there. I've been playing for years and never actually learned how to do it correctly.

I've done everything as you explained, took me about 40 minutes to change the strings but my Yamaha sounds as good as the very first day. Thanks a lot, VERY useful video.

Thanks for the tips, Scott! Really useful!

Thanks lots Scott. Just changed my first string and went easy, real nice step by step instructions

Thank you Scott for sharing your experience

An awesome presentation. Super great tips to follow. I learned so much from this. Thank you so much for sharing.

excellent tips!

Excellent tips, thank you.

You just know what the 'A' string sounds like.. you're a monster Scott!! hahaha - ASB

Very helpful, Scott! These directions worked perfectly for me.

Loved it! It was my first time re stringing my bass myself and this video helped so much

Wow this guy gives by far the best instruction on how to restring your bass

Nice tips!

2021 and YOUR video mentions 2-3 things that no other video (that I found) talks about to this day. And every tip you mentioned makes complete sense to do. I'm not cutting mine, I'm saving them just in case.

I love your channel Scott always great content.

Great video!!

Good tips! I found myself following all of these, though some of them I did unintentionally, now I know why it's important;) Except for separate string change, I got used to adjusting scale length after restringing.

thanks dude, got some really good tips

Just strung a bass for the first time in my life. And damn, with your technique it came out PERFECT. It literally looks like a pro strung my bass, but it was me. Thank you for the guidance!

Thank you so much, really detailed and awesome tips!

Just subscribed -been playing bass for 29 years and always learn something new.Thanks good video!

This really helped me change my strings thx scott w all the love 😁

Thank you so much! This was my first time replacing my strings and this video was very helpful.

Great video man

Yes Scott, always enjoy and benefit from your videos...Best Regards...

I just setup my 5-string using this protocol... worked like a champ. Thanks Scott!

Thanks Scott for the lesson. Its a lesson learnt for me. Cheers.

nice one Scott cheers for the vid finally plucked up the courage to restring after this video now my electro accustic stag sounds crisp again :)

Thanks for your videos, they help me a lot.

You are simply amazing. Thank you for these videos.

Always wondered about those knots and windings. Thanks Scott!

Hey Scott! Thanks a lot for your video! I am going to replace my strings tomorrow for the first time :o

Nice video!

BASS player here, benn BASSIN for 30 years, the first video I see someone bending before cutting the strings. ( like i've been doing for 30 years ). Some video ( censored company name ) clips then bends.WOOOW!!! Good thing I quit high school before they filled my head with, whatever. Not a subscriber, but i visit ofthen.

Thank you Scott!!

Such a good lesson, such a good Man. You deserve every like. Wish all best to You Scott. Cheers

That saddle tip was huge! thank you!

Thanks for the excellent video.

This video helped a lot. Thank you for making this video.

Great video well clear thank you.

Good stuff, thanks Scott.

very useful, Thank you Scott.

Scott, as usually; great lesson and thanks for that…. Also the video volume is so much better (thanks for that too)

1 million percent TOP TIP. Thank you very much Scott.

Hi Scott, Hi everyone. im a beginner and i love your work, simple to the point and with humor , thanks, your the man, blessings to all.

Great job mate! I am a beginner and I much appreciate the informative lesson.

Tx very much 4 all that wise advices!!!

Great video! Could you do a video on how to correct the action and/or intonation of the bass (adjusting the truss rod, saddle position, etc.)? Thanks!

cool vid mate,helped a lot, thanks =)

Thanks for the info.

Thank you. I watched a couple of string removal vids and this was definitely the best.

Nice! Thanks,man!

Hi again Scott, I had to share my quick dirty bass string fix story for your viewers: Ron Foos wrote: Here's a fast / old fix ! You can also run dirty bass strings thru the dishwasher and keep them for spares in your gig bag, just in case, but just dry them off really well so as not to rust. Stanly Clark said he used his after shave to get the funk off and the alcohol dried them too. (He said the ladies liked the way his bass smelled too) What a play-a ! ha ha ~ Ron Foos bass player for Paul Revere & The Raiders, Randy Bachman, Rightrous Bros' Bill Medley and many other national & international artists.

Gracias Scott!

Thanks for another great piece of information!

I've been fighting how it's done right with my bands guitarist for so long! Thanks Scott :>

I thought i knew how to change strings.... There's always something new to learn ! Thanks Scott.

Today I am restringing my Godin bass for the first time. I was anxious until I found your video. Many thanks.

Perfect, thank you!

The lighting gives the bass epic colour❤️❤️

helped me a lot, thanks!

learned a lot great tutorial

love scott's videos. damn nice fella.

Really really helpful!

@devinebass

11 ай бұрын

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Just changed my first set of strings ever watching this vid. Thank you so much!!