It really isn't that hard, there are plenty of well made videos on youtube and you really can't mess up your guitar in any way if you incorrectly change the strings. Just make sure you put the right thickness strings in the right order (on the string package), and get some decent strings. Try these maybe? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EEJ91I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D18SB31K8XSN59EZ55P6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Edit: you only need wire cutters, and if you don't have any (which you probably should), they are >$10 at home depot
You can get a 3 pack of D'addario XLs for $14. Get one of those each year and you can change your strings every four months.
10s refer to the smallest string being .010 and that usually means the largest is around .046. Often they are referred to as 10-46. This is an electric guitar size of strings, but should be plenty safe for your old classic.
D'Addario EXL110-3D Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Regular Light, 10-46.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EEJ91I/
If you find those too light for your taste, move up to 12s - 12-53 perhaps like this:
D’Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light Tension
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OR2RNM/
One hint, change one string at a time to keep the floating bridge in place. And lightly lube the machine tuners with light oil if it hasn’t been done in decades as I expect.
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https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000EEJ91I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also i bought those strings for the guitar. Is that good ? Ive never replaced em
Just to add to the thoughts below: consider the strings to be your interface to the instrument's sound. If strings are caked with dirt/rusting/flaking, you are not going to interface very well with the guitar. At the price of a decent set of strings - a pack of three full sets of D'addario XL's will set you back $13 from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-EXL110-3D-Electric-Strings-Regular/dp/B000EEJ91I?th=1).
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One other thing that you should note; strings come in different thicknesses. The ones I linked above should be the Regular-Light (10-46), which are the typical gauge I've seen on new guitars without a trem. Your own needs may vary though.
There's a good chance those stock strings aren't going to be the best quality. I'd recommend ol' reliable D'Addario strings. Only buy one pack for now so you can get a feel. Your first restring will likely involve slow learning from a YouTube video, it's not too bad. A string winder will make it a little faster.
Yeah, tried pushing string. Still to no avail.
I use 10-46 set
Thanks guy, just bought these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000EEJ91I/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item