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December 31, 2012 at 11:07 pm #4436
I have just heard that my guitar strings need to be changed every so often, if i keep them tuned why would i need to change them before i break one? how often do they need changing?
Neil.
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January 1, 2013 at 12:19 am #9101
depends on how often you play , how many guitars you have ,how much you like the sound your guitar is putting out and how much money you have in your wallet….
some people swear that older strings sound better on their guitars…some guys change strings after every gig …I’m happy to leave them on for at least a couple months , some longer because I don’t play that guitar as much….new strings sound better to my ears.. -
January 1, 2013 at 2:39 am #9103
So personel preference then, i think as long as i can tune and my guitar sounds good to me i will leave alone, when the day comes i just can’t get the note i am looking for, then i’ll change.
thanks
Neil.
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January 4, 2013 at 12:46 pm #9123
Hey Neil, good question.
For the longest time I left my strings on for what seemed like forever. What I’ve learned is the more often I change my strings the better my guitars sound, but I never knew that until I changed the strings, for what seemed to sound good really didn’t sound all that good at all. I love the crisp tones that come from a brand new set if strings.
I also try different gauges when I change them out, seems the 10’s are best suited for my playing. Along with the gauge of the strings, I’m sure the manufacturer of the strings can make a difference also. So far I’ve only tried Ernie Ball and Fender Bullets. For me, personal preference only applies to the gauge and brand. -
January 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm #9128
I like 9’s and the brands that I like the best are Dean Markely ( Blue steel) and my new Taylor guitar came with Elixiers that sound great. I bought a set of these for one of my electrics but havent put them on and tryed them yet
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February 16, 2013 at 6:57 am #9756
I have a guitar and Often I change my guitar strings.
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February 24, 2013 at 2:41 am #9923
I use regular Ernie Ball 10’s on all my electrics and Elixir Nano-web light-medium on all my accoustics. The Ernie Balls have to be changed every couple of weeks, due to the general wearing out from humidity and playing. The elixirs last for 2-3 months, depending on how much I play. I’ve tried other brands, but I keep coming back to these two… I think it’s all about personal preference.
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February 24, 2013 at 6:46 am #9925
Have a friend who sweat is very acidic. He changes strings every night when he’s gigging. He dissolves the bridge on his Les Paul once a year.
I’m the opposite, my hands seem to clean strings so I get about a weeks worth before changing.Gordo
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February 27, 2013 at 11:18 pm #10023
Hey guys… I have an archtop acoustic /electric ( a Godin 5th Ave Kingpin) that i got recently … It s a super guitar with great tone both acoustically and amplified… I don’t really like the strings that came on it however (Godin strings, which are actually made by DÁddario I’ve been told)… I like something a little more slippery with less noise. It’s been suggested I try flat wound strings for the jazzy tone appropriate for this guitar, but I’ve also heard that flat wounds aren’t the best acoustically. So what type of strings do you play on an acoustic/electric? Acoustic, electric or what? Do acoustic strings work with a pickup (in this case a p90) Do electric strings sound dead on an acoustic? I want to play it both ways and still sound great…Your help/opinions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance…Neil es
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February 27, 2013 at 11:34 pm #10024
Hey Neil, that’s sure a great looking guitar. I’ve got a Washburn D10 acoustic electric. I recently put a set of D’Addario light bright nickel strings on it. They do have a nice tone, and at first I didn’t like them. I just realized today why I don’t like them, it’s not the strings in general, it’s the light gauge. The light gauge gives some fret buzz while playing some open chords. I think what I need is a medium gauge for my Washburn. Probably don’t help you much though. By the way, they are also labeled as electric.
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February 28, 2013 at 1:51 am #10025
@Neiles335 wrote:
Hey guys… I have an archtop acoustic /electric ( a Godin 5th Ave Kingpin) that i got recently … It s a super guitar with great tone both acoustically and amplified… I don’t really like the strings that came on it however (Godin strings, which are actually made by DÁddario I’ve been told)… I like something a little more slippery with less noise. It’s been suggested I try flat wound strings for the jazzy tone appropriate for this guitar, but I’ve also heard that flat wounds aren’t the best acoustically. So what type of strings do you play on an acoustic/electric? Acoustic, electric or what? Do acoustic strings work with a pickup (in this case a p90) Do electric strings sound dead on an acoustic? I want to play it both ways and still sound great…Your help/opinions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance…Neil es
D’addario Chrome Flats
They sound great and they are smooth as glass. No noise, no drag.
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February 28, 2013 at 2:14 am #10026
@Bluezhawk wrote:
@Neiles335 wrote:
Hey guys… I have an archtop acoustic /electric ( a Godin 5th Ave Kingpin) that i got recently … It s a super guitar with great tone both acoustically and amplified… I don’t really like the strings that came on it however (Godin strings, which are actually made by DÁddario I’ve been told)… I like something a little more slippery with less noise. It’s been suggested I try flat wound strings for the jazzy tone appropriate for this guitar, but I’ve also heard that flat wounds aren’t the best acoustically. So what type of strings do you play on an acoustic/electric? Acoustic, electric or what? Do acoustic strings work with a pickup (in this case a p90) Do electric strings sound dead on an acoustic? I want to play it both ways and still sound great…Your help/opinions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance…Neil es
D’addario Chrome Flats
They sound great and they are smooth as glass. No noise, no drag.
What gauge?
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February 28, 2013 at 2:42 am #10027
When I had arch top guitars, I would typically use 11s but to be honest, to get the arched top of a guitar to really vibrate, 12’s are needed. I knew a guy that had been with the Air Force Band for several years and he used 14’s so he could tune it in a drop C tuning
These strings have wound 3rd’s so you probably won’t be doing too many string bends but on an arch top with a floating bridge as they have, I never liked the idea of doing that.
12’s took me a little while to have the strength to play correctly but they really sounded good. Noticeable difference over 11’s
If person had a guitar to dedicate to slide guitar, Chrome Flats would be a great choice
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February 28, 2013 at 1:57 pm #10034
I just ordered a set of these to try on my Washburn D10 acoustic /electric.
GHS WBL White Bronze Acoustic-Electric Strings (.012-.054 – Light)
I’ll let you know what I think of them in about 3-4 days. They were rated #1 for acoustic electric guitars.
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February 28, 2013 at 3:40 pm #10035
@luch_handt wrote:
I just ordered a set of these to try on my Washburn D10 acoustic /electric.
GHS WBL White Bronze Acoustic-Electric Strings (.012-.054 – Light)
I’ll let you know what I think of them in about 3-4 days. They were rated #1 for acoustic electric guitars.
I remember using the white bronze strings and I really liked them for fingerpicking. This seems a bit like a misnomer but they were a bright sounding string and yet had a mellow, warm tone that projected really well.
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