Author Topic: How often do you change the strings on your guitars - acoustic and electric?  (Read 2259 times)

Offline helen

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Barely finding time to play my favorite guitars (2 electric, 1 classical), I usually change strings when one breaks. But then I change the whole set so that the new one does not stand out either in sound or in appearance.

Then there are times when I find my strings sound too dull or out of tune. Or maybe I'm just a few days away from recording material. Much sexier to play guitar with new strings. Delightfully clear sound is only possible with new strings. You should do this a few days before recording or performing live, as the strings take some time to get used to the desired tension.

It's also worth noting that you can increase the life of your strings and make your guitar playing easier and more fun by applying Fast-Fret.. It's currently on sale on Amazon for $8.80. Not a bad price for something you can use for years - depending on how often you play, of course. It's also good for your guitar wood. Pro Tip: You can also apply it to the nut to make the strings slide over it more smoothly, which helps solve nut-related tuning problems.


Offline MasonDluw

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Guitar strings should be changed when their tone and feel are no longer acceptable. The speed at which they operate depends on various factors, including playing strength, sweat, humidity, dust, and string material.
Nickel-plated round wound electric guitar strings are commonly used due to their bright tone and high tension, which will decrease. For my guitar, I chose online guitar parts following the recommendations. The former is critical to the sound, while the latter is critical to proper pitch tuning.
Some guitarists change strings daily, and some may change strings for several months, it's a matter of preference, but also a matter of acceptable quality and string durability.