How Do You Remove The Bridge Pins And Pull The Guitar Strings Out?
New strings on your acoustic guitar can brighten up your sound and give your guitar new life. Part of replacing your strings is removing the old ones. In order to remove the strings, you must remove the bridge pegs found at the base of the guitar. Step 1 Loosen the strings. Unwind the tuning knobs so that you have enough slack to work with. You need be able to move the strings freely. They should be well past the point that they are able to make a tone when plucked. Step 2 Locate the bridge pins. These are typically made of plastic, bone or wood. The bridge pins are located at the base of the bridge where the strings go into the guitar. The tops of the bridge pins are typically round. Step 3 Pinch the top of the bridge pin with your thumb and forefinger and pull straight out. It shouldn’t take much force to remove the pins form the bridge. Grab the pin tightly and try pulling it straight up. If it doesn’t budge, you may have to wiggle it a little bit in order for it to come free. Be ca
