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Guitar players: what's your restring routine?
Posted on 1/17/17 at 7:54 am
Posted on 1/17/17 at 7:54 am
How often? What strings? Do you use any sort of cleaner?
Sadly, I feel like old dead strings are something that holds me back from playing. It always takes me at least 30 minutes to do and that is with minimal care (wipe down with paper towel and remove any residue buildup).
Looking for a better routine and maybe some tips to knock it out more quickly.
Sadly, I feel like old dead strings are something that holds me back from playing. It always takes me at least 30 minutes to do and that is with minimal care (wipe down with paper towel and remove any residue buildup).
Looking for a better routine and maybe some tips to knock it out more quickly.
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Posted on 1/17/17 at 9:28 am to OceanMan
Peg winders make a lot of difference. I also used to use scissors or pliers to trim the string ends but I thanked myself for getting some proper wire cutters.
Also, I have always had trouble staying with the habit of washing my hands just before playing. That definitely helps prolong your string life.
Also, I have always had trouble staying with the habit of washing my hands just before playing. That definitely helps prolong your string life.
Posted on 1/17/17 at 10:47 am to OceanMan
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I feel like old dead strings are something that holds me back from playing
Two things that I use after every time I play are GHS Fast Fret and a Tonegear String Cleaner They have greatly improved string life for me as for as strings rusting. I have oily hands and sweat a decent amount when I play, especially live.
As far as changing strings, that just comes with practice. A winder helps out a great deal as reducing time. One thing that I do on my Paul's is pull all the strings through the stop tail and pull them fairly taught and capo them at the 12th fret. I then pull one out from the capo at a time to feed it through the tuner. I find that cuts down on time too because you aren't searching for the next string one by one to feed through the stop tail, it's already done.
Posted on 1/17/17 at 3:19 pm to OceanMan
I use Fast Fret applicator after every time I play. It's only a few dollars and one applicator will not need to be replaced for years. It slicks the strings for better playing and lengthens the life of the strings significantly.
Posted on 1/17/17 at 9:20 pm to OceanMan
I had been using 11 gauge. Switched to 10. And switched to ghs boomers.
Posted on 1/18/17 at 11:06 am to OceanMan
Get a string winder for sure. I love Fender super bullets in a strat. I can actually tell a big difference in resonance.
I like .09's on strats .10's on Les Pauls.
Wipe down your strings with a microfiber towel or paper towel when you are done playing. This helps prolong string life.
I like .09's on strats .10's on Les Pauls.
Wipe down your strings with a microfiber towel or paper towel when you are done playing. This helps prolong string life.
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