How Do You Replace Tuning Pegs In A Guitar?
Tuning pegs, or tuning machines, tighten and loosen the strings on guitars for tuning adjustments. The pegs are typically divided onto both sides of the headstock of an acoustic guitar and often aligned in a single row on one side of an electric guitar headstock. Quality tuning machines hold the tension on guitar strings to retain tuning longer. Replace tuning pegs that are damaged, or upgrade for better performance. Remove the strings from the guitar by loosening the tuning pegs until the strings wind completely off the posts. Use a string winder wrench to expedite the process. Pull the ends of the strings out of the holes in the posts and remove the pins from the saddle to free the strings at the other end. The tuners may be affixed to the back of the head with one or two tiny screws. If any are present, remove the screws from the back covers of the tuning machines with a small Phillips screwdriver. A few tuning machine makers have eliminated such holding screws. Remove the nuts arou
