Ukeleles

Bunyip ukuleles, both the B Series and the Uki Series, have easy to change string systems.

Serie B

The Bunyip B series is a more affordable range of instruments that does not compromise on playability or ease of maintenance.

Nylon ukulele strings need replacing when they lose their tone, are frayed, show signs of wear or become discoloured. Strings can last up to two years if you are an infrequent player.

Changing strings on a B Series

We recommend you change the strings on your B Series Bunyip ukulele one at a time to maintain tension on the instrument.

• Simply loosen each string at the headstock until is completely loose and remove it from the machine head.
• Remove the string bridge pin and place it to one side.

The string can now be removed from the instrument, rolled up and prepared for disposal.

We recommend ball end construction ukulele strings for ease of changing.

• Place the ball end of the new string in the string hole and push it down into the instrument
• Lock the string pin down over the string
• Pull up on the string to check that it is locked in place
• Feed the string through the hole in the machine head and then around the machine post and back through the hole in the machine head post to lock the string in place
• Ease that string up to correct tension. Nylon strings take time to “settle in” and it may take several tunings.

Proceed to the next string and repeat the procedure.

See this article on nylon vs. fleurocarbon strings.

Changing strings on a UKI Series

• Uki series ukuleles have a steel truss rod in the neck and may be strung with nylon, bronze, silk and steel, or steel strings without damaging the instrument.
• Uki’s have four individual bridge saddles which may be adjusted for playing action height and correct intonation.
• Uki’s may have all the strings simply removed at once with no ill effects.

Once the strings have been removed, simply replace them with new strings by threading the string through hole in the back of the bridge saddle holder, through the saddle, over the top of it, and up to the tuning key on the head.

If you have a model with the EZlok tuner, pass the string through the lower hole in the tuner and pull it all the way through then wrap the string firmly around the tuning post and pass the string through the second hole to lock the string.

Tune the strings.

Reset the playing action and intonation to the correct settings.

If you have any questions, or would like any advice, we’re always here to help!