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Quick Answer
A string winder is worth it once you start changing your own strings. It is cheap, saves time, and many versions include a bridge pin puller and small cutter.
If you only change strings once a year, it is optional. If you play regularly, it belongs in the same drawer as spare strings and picks.
Related: Beginner Spare Guitar Strings and 9-42 vs 10-46 Guitar Strings.
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