How Often Do You Change Strings? |
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May 2 2012, 07:44 PM
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I play regular slinkys, mainly because every time I have switched....they break easily.
I used to change strings about 1 time a month. I'd try and push them far, to save $$ and because I changing strings is a chore. Also, I would always change them the day before a gig. That way they are fresh, AND stretched!! But recently I'm feeling like I need to change them every 2 weeks at the MOST!! I've been practicing more than ever, due to GMC and my gigs in Portland, so even if my strings aren't "crusty" they get the fret wear pretty easily. I'm playing more, harder than ever, and myI Parkey Nitefly (which I haven't had even a year at this point) has very tall, hardened steel frets. So they "beat up" my strings pretty fast also, I think. Stevie Ray Vaughn said his strings were "dead" after 1 show!! He also admitted... "...but I do play them VERY hard!". Mainly it was due to the fret grooves that you put in the strings, which deaden the tone. I'm only asking, because recently I noticed this, and I feel like I should change strings more often. --------------------   Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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May 4 2012, 03:28 AM
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I love the Sperzel locking tuners that come stock on my 97 Parker Nitefly.
Also, regarding string breakage, I don't currently have any problems. Just when I have switched to other brands in the past. -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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derper How Often Do You Change Strings? May 2 2012, 07:44 PM
Dieterle Hello,
i change my strings once a month - of c... May 2 2012, 09:12 PM Todd Simpson Every couple of weeks is a good idea. If you are p... May 2 2012, 09:34 PM Dinaga Hah - I guess I'm CHEAP then But I change the... May 2 2012, 09:51 PM dark dude You think you're cheap? My strings are probabl... May 2 2012, 09:56 PM
TuckerG QUOTE (dark dude @ May 2 2012, 08:56 PM) ... May 3 2012, 03:15 AM
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casinostrat QUOTE (dark dude @ May 2 2012, 08:56 PM) ... May 2 2012, 11:07 PM SirJamsalot You don't need fresh strings for practicing. F... May 2 2012, 11:22 PM Alex Feather I change my strings once a week sometimes even mor... May 3 2012, 05:30 AM maharzan I wish strings were cheaper here. A 4$ string... May 3 2012, 05:51 AM Nihilist1 I change mine every two to three months. I practic... May 3 2012, 05:57 AM Cosmin Lupu I am using Elixir strings which are coated and thu... May 3 2012, 08:11 AM Nihilist1 QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ May 3 2012, 07:11 AM... May 3 2012, 08:14 AM Cosmin Lupu QUOTE (Nihilist1 @ May 3 2012, 07:14 AM) ... May 3 2012, 08:20 AM Nihilist1 QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ May 3 2012, 07:20 AM... May 3 2012, 08:34 AM
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Cosmin Lupu I knew you'd understand May 3 2012, 02:00 PM derper Wow! Quite a big "range", but it so... May 3 2012, 06:26 PM Cosmin Lupu You know, I prefer almost fresh strings they feel... May 3 2012, 09:53 PM Tangomouse on my les paul i haven't changed mine since xm... May 3 2012, 10:19 PM The Uncreator Change them whenever I have a spare $7.00
Bu... May 3 2012, 10:39 PM derper My question would be..... can you "feel... May 4 2012, 12:52 AM
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Azzaboi If your strings are breaking, you might have a pro... May 3 2012, 10:50 PM SirJamsalot On this topic, what are some REALLY Good locking t... May 4 2012, 01:08 AM
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