Question about alternate tunings and string life

You_Enjoy_Myself · Unread post by **You_Enjoy_Myself** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 1:53 pm

I've been putting my guitar into a lot of different tunings lately, and I'm just wondering if changing the tuning frequently will have any effect on the longevity of the life of the strings? :?:

Matty Boom · Unread post by **Matty Boom** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:03 pm

from what i've heard and experienced, yes

changing the tension a lot really isn't great for the strings but it's just part of the game

You_Enjoy_Myself · Unread post by **You_Enjoy_Myself** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:13 pm

Okay cool, I'm gonna string up my second guitar for alternate tunings. Thanks for the quick response matty.

dmbguitar718 · Unread post by **dmbguitar718** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:31 pm

Eh, I'm usually always in a different tuning, and my strings seem alright. I guess they do wear down a bit faster. I do use Elixirs though.

Matty Boom · Unread post by **Matty Boom** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:48 pm

dmbguitar718 wrote:Eh, I'm usually always in a different tuning, and my strings seem alright. I guess they do wear down a bit faster. I do use Elixirs though.

mine don't wear down so much as i'll end up breaking one sooner than i would have if i haven't been changing tunings so much

dmbguitar718 · Unread post by **dmbguitar718** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:57 pm

Matty Boom wrote:
dmbguitar718 wrote:Eh, I'm usually always in a different tuning, and my strings seem alright. I guess they do wear down a bit faster. I do use Elixirs though.
mine don't wear down so much as i'll end up breaking one sooner than i would have if i haven't been changing tunings so much

true. i usually dont break strings tuning, i usually tune down. with the exception of tuning the b to a c, for my newest song.

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