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Guitar players, how often do you change your strings?
Posted on 5/18/13 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 5/18/13 at 6:06 pm
I will hang up and listen.
Posted on 5/18/13 at 6:11 pm to lsufan9193969700
When they start annoying me. I'm horrible at keeping new strings on a guitar.
Posted on 5/18/13 at 6:15 pm to lsufan9193969700
Ride em till they die
Posted on 5/18/13 at 6:31 pm to 225bred
When one of them frickers breaks.
Posted on 5/18/13 at 7:09 pm to harmonics
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When one of them frickers breaks.
Posted on 5/18/13 at 7:14 pm to harmonics
Oh man
At least every 2 months
At least every 2 months
Posted on 5/18/13 at 9:32 pm to lsufan9193969700
I should change monthly but I usually change at 2-3 months.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 7:22 am to lsufan9193969700
Around 3 times a year.I usually use the lightest strings but am going to change to something heavier to see how it effects the tone.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:59 am to tidalmouse
About every 2-3 weeks.
I teach and play on a few of my main guitars, so the strings get worn pretty quick.
I teach and play on a few of my main guitars, so the strings get worn pretty quick.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 10:26 am to lsufan9193969700
When I use to play shows, before every performance. Now I just change them when they get too worn down. Every few months.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 1:24 pm to lsufan9193969700
I use Elixir coated strings on my acoustic and so only change them every 2-3 months. And I play most everyday. On my electrics, hardly ever change them. But I don't play me electrics very often. Maybe once every couple of weeks.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 4:07 pm to lsufan9193969700
When they start sounding crappy
Posted on 5/19/13 at 4:44 pm to CottonWasKing
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When they start annoying me. I'm horrible at keeping new strings on a guitar.
Ditts.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:05 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
Correct baller answer: My tech changes them after each show.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 8:48 pm to lsufan9193969700
every 2-3 months. wipe them down with rubbing alchohol or lighter fluid after playing and they'll last awhile.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 11:04 pm to likeaboss
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When I use to play shows, before every performance. Now I just change them when they get too worn down. Every few months.
Never understood this. You should give yourself at least 3-4 days after changing strings before performing or youre going to be retuning after every single song
This post was edited on 5/19/13 at 11:05 pm
Posted on 5/20/13 at 8:45 am to CottonWasKing
I have 3 acoustics (2 6-strings and a 12-string); I change strings every 4-6 weeks. I play each guitar at least 30 minutes per day. I've been using D'Addario strings for the most part and one thing I've noticed is, when the strings start to sound dull you really notice it. I don't know if this is a good or bad thing, but at least you know when it's time for a new set.
Posted on 5/20/13 at 2:12 pm to CottonWasKing
quote:Not really, I always stretch my strings after I tune then tune them again. Never had issues
Never understood this. You should give yourself at least 3-4 days after changing strings before performing or youre going to be retuning after every single song
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