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(Also they seem to be a proper bargain at the mo . )
As for "when am I ready?" You'll never be ready. It works in reverse, you become ready by doing it. - pmbomb
really useful video for me.
Put your hand inside the soundhole and push each pin up with your finger. (I keep a thimble in my kit for doing this if one is a bit stiff.) Press down gently on the top to relieve the pressure if need be. (Guitar tops are very strong, but also easily cracked. Be gentle!)
If you need to, you can also use a peg-pulling tool (best to get a nylon one so as not to damage your top or bridge). Use that as well as pushing up if need be. (Mostly you won't need to.)
PS: not my idea. @ICBM said to do this and it is a winner. I'll never lever a peg out again.
and YES clean the fretboard, do it on every string change
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
I get the idea about the pins. Like I said, this was the younger me that used to use a screwdriver or scissors (yes, really).
About cleaning the fretboard, I wasn't clear what I meant. It was more how to do it. I have some Dunlop oil which I'd use on the rosewood board I have on an electric, but would it be OK for this unknown wood? It's a Yamaha so not junk, I just wonder what the right approach is.
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
It would instantly darken the wood and it's irreversible.
If you get an awkward one, push up from inside.
But @bertie there made a very good point about protecting the guitar top. In my early years I made a real mess of a guitar top trying to lever out tight pins