Comments on: How Guitar Strings Age—and How to Know When to Change Them https://acousticguitar.com/how-guitar-strings-age-and-how-to-know-when-to-change-them/ lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:07:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: Iven https://acousticguitar.com/how-guitar-strings-age-and-how-to-know-when-to-change-them/#comment-2572 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:07:37 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135592#comment-2572 Good brief article. Would also welcome an analysis of nylon strings and when to change them. Also, would welcome discussion on the various metals used in todays’ string making such as copper. Santa Cruz’s strings talks about “tension” vs gauge. Thank you

]]> By: David https://acousticguitar.com/how-guitar-strings-age-and-how-to-know-when-to-change-them/#comment-1156 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:44:14 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135592#comment-1156 Good article. I use elixir strings and really find they hold up a lot longer than conventional non coated strings. They don’t corrode. I sometimes play finger style and use my nails. the wound lower strings fray over time because of this and then I put on a new set.

]]> By: Kent Brodwolf https://acousticguitar.com/how-guitar-strings-age-and-how-to-know-when-to-change-them/#comment-1154 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:47:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135592#comment-1154 Thanks for a great article! I will probably change more often!

]]> By: RayRay https://acousticguitar.com/how-guitar-strings-age-and-how-to-know-when-to-change-them/#comment-1138 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:55:09 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135592#comment-1138 so how to soak them in alcohol ON the guitar?
Also is there anything you can treat new strings with (wd-40 or something ) that would keep the windings on the strings from accumulating build-up?

I wipe with dry cloth from music store for guitars but I may be speeding up the process instead of keeping me strings clean.

thx.

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