Yamaha LL16-12 Use and Care Guide - Page 6

Changing Strings Suggested tools: Needle nose pliers Pegwinder with pin remover slot Note: change one string at a time to keep the tension even on the neck, unless you have a specific reason to remove all of the strings. It will also keep the bridge saddle, which is not glued in place, from sliding out of its slot. Do not cut the strings off-this will jolt the neck. If necessary they can be cut once the string has been loosened. Changing Strings on a Steel-string Acoustic Step 1: Loosen the string to be replaced. Carefully pull the pin out of the bridge using the pin remover slot on the peg winder. You can make this easier by pushing down on the end of the string prior to pulling out the pin. You can also use a set of pliers or wire cutters if necessary. Do this with care, as the pliers can scratch the guitar or mark the pin.