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Strings Guides
Learn instrument-care tips and more on this informative series of downloadable PDFs,
many of which include expert video instruction. Find the Complete Strings Guide Series

How to Install and Care for Violin and Viola Strings
Extend the life and guarantee the performance of your strings. This Strings Guide with video and written instruction answers these questions: How long do strings last? How often should you change your strings? How do you install strings properly? In the video, luthier Joan Balter demonstrates how to install your instrument's strings.

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How to Install and Care for Cello Strings

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