How to restring a ukulele in 14 easy steps

The strings youā€™ll typically find on a ukulele are made of nylon, which means theyā€™re great for keeping their sound fresh over time, however, theyā€™re also prone to breaking easily.

If you have one or more broken strings waiting to be replaced and bring your uke back to its former glory, never fear as we will show you how to restring a ukulele ā€“ whether thatā€™s a single string or full set ā€“ and breathe some new life into your uke.

Jack has been a professional guitar and bass repairer since 2009 and currently runs his own business, Jack’s Instrument Services, from his personal workshop based in Manchester, UK. Jack and his team specializes in setting up and repairing instruments, particularly guitars. Jack is also know for being the author of sister magazine Total Guitar’s maintenance column Fix Your Guitar!

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