Daddario Tour-Grade String Change Kit

Daddario Tour-Grade String Change Kit – professional guitar string changing kit with peg winder, cutter and neck rest

The D'Addario Tour-Grade String Change Kit is a complete tool set designed for fast, efficient and precise string changes on electric guitars, acoustic guitars and bass guitars. It combines a premium ball-bearing peg winder with an integrated bridge pin puller and a powerful string cutter featuring hardened steel blades. Both tools are housed in a durable, over-moulded case that also doubles as a neck rest when working on an instrument.

Designed for guitarists, bassists, guitar technicians and luthiers, the Tour-Grade String Change Kit provides practical tools for restringing at home, in the studio or on tour. The ball-bearing peg winder offers smooth, controlled rotation, while the compound-action cutter provides the additional leverage needed for thicker strings. With a neck rest integrated into the storage case, the kit offers a convenient maintenance solution without requiring several separate accessories.

Features and benefits

Ball-bearing peg winder for efficient restringing

The included Tour-Grade peg winder uses a premium ball-bearing mechanism to provide smooth rotation with minimal play. This makes winding and unwinding strings easier and faster while maintaining control of the tuning pegs. The design is suitable for routine string changes as well as more extensive instrument maintenance.

Integrated spring-loaded bridge pin puller

The peg winder incorporates a spring-loaded, collet-style bridge pin puller designed for removing bridge pins from acoustic guitars. Its gripping mechanism captures the pin as it is removed, helping prevent small bridge pins from being dropped or lost. The pin can remain secured in the tool until it is released or ready to be reinstalled.

High-power string cutter with hardened steel blades

The separate string cutter features durable hardened steel blades and a compound-action mechanism that increases cutting leverage. According to D'Addario, the design delivers more than seven times the cutting force of standard pliers. This makes it easier to cut both ordinary guitar strings and thicker strings, including those commonly used on bass guitars.

Over-moulded storage case that doubles as a neck rest

The included storage case keeps both tools together and helps protect them during transport. Its durable, over-moulded construction also serves another purpose: it can support an instrument's neck while the guitar or bass rests on a suitable work surface. This provides a convenient way to position the instrument during restringing and routine maintenance.

Practical tools for guitarists, bassists and technicians

By combining several essential restringing functions in one kit, the Tour-Grade String Change Kit is suitable for regular maintenance at home and quick string changes before rehearsals or performances. Its compatibility with electric guitars, acoustic guitars and bass guitars makes it particularly useful for musicians and technicians working with several types of instruments.

Technical specifications

• Product type: Guitar and bass string changing tool kit
• Brand: D'Addario
• Series: Tour-Grade
• Model: String Change Kit
• Manufacturer part number: PW-TGSCK-01
• Suitable for: Electric guitar, acoustic guitar and bass guitar
• Peg winder: Premium design with ball-bearing mechanism
• Bridge pin puller: Integrated spring-loaded collet design
• String cutter: Compound-action mechanism for increased leverage
• Cutter blades: Hardened steel
• Cutting force: More than seven times that of standard pliers, according to the manufacturer
• Storage: Durable over-moulded protective case
• Additional function: Case doubles as an instrument neck rest
• Included: Peg winder with bridge pin puller, string cutter and storage case/neck rest

Frequently asked questions about D'Addario Tour-Grade String Change Kit

What is included in the D'Addario Tour-Grade String Change Kit?

The kit includes a ball-bearing peg winder with an integrated bridge pin puller, a string cutter with hardened steel blades and a durable over-moulded storage case that also functions as a neck rest.

Is the kit suitable for both guitars and bass guitars?

Yes, the D'Addario Tour-Grade String Change Kit is designed for electric guitars, acoustic guitars and bass guitars. The compound-action string cutter is also intended for cutting thicker strings.

How does the bridge pin puller work?

The bridge pin puller is integrated into the peg winder and uses a spring-loaded collet mechanism to grip bridge pins on acoustic guitars. It retains the pin during removal, helping reduce the risk of losing it.

What is the advantage of the ball-bearing peg winder?

The ball-bearing mechanism provides smooth and controlled rotation, making it easier and quicker to wind or unwind strings during a string change.

Can the storage case be used as a guitar neck rest?

Yes, the over-moulded case has a dual purpose and can support the neck of a guitar or bass while the instrument is placed on a suitable work surface.