Guitar String question

zskdmb · Unread post by **zskdmb** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:36 pm

How often should I plan on re-stringing my guitar? I have a Taylor 210 that I got a great deal on and it never seems to be out of tune. What is a normal time to put new strings on? How often does someone like Dave Matthews put new strings on?

You_Enjoy_Myself · Unread post by **You_Enjoy_Myself** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:40 pm

zskdmb wrote:How often should I plan on re-stringing my guitar? I have a Taylor 210 that I got a great deal on and it never seems to be out of tune. What is a normal time to put new strings on? How often does someone like Dave Matthews put new strings on?

Depends on several factors. How often you play, do your hands sweat, are they coming out of tune. It really varies for each person, and it also depends on what kind of strings you're using. I normally go about 3 weeks before changing, but I play quite a bit.

As for the Dave question, I would assume that he has his guitars restrung before each show.

Reckless · Unread post by **Reckless** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:13 pm

I don't have time to play as often as I like, but I usually do once a month. I don't really time it though, when they feel/sound dull, I change them.

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:13 pm

If I played everyday for 2 hours, I think I would change my strings every month.

Lbacker · Unread post by **Lbacker** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:38 pm

well then, I should change mine if thats the case. I use D'add Xp's and I always did about 3-4 months on them. But i play probably 2 hours a day everyday (i'm in college so i got free time!!!!!)

dmfollower · Unread post by **dmfollower** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:40 pm

You_Enjoy_Myself wrote:
zskdmb wrote: I normally go about 3 weeks before changing, but I play quite a bit.

As for the Dave question, I would assume that he has his guitars restrung before each show.

emorokr12 · Unread post by **emorokr12** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:06 pm

It really does depend on the way you play and your body. I change my strings once a month but one of my buddies has to change his every two weeks because his hands sweat alot and it kills the strings. And I remember reading an answer from the DMB road crew that said Dave's string are changed everyday.

queenoftrash · Unread post by **queenoftrash** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:24 am

wiping the strings with a cloth after playing helps to fight the oxidation

proudestmonkey41 · Unread post by **proudestmonkey41** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:45 am

ive got elixers with nano web coating on my taylor. other than the sound and feel another good way to see if your strings need changing is just from lookin at them. once the coating starts to come off the strings you can see little pieces of fuzz or fluff, thats always a good sign you need to change the strings

briguy945 · Unread post by **briguy945** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:56 am

I say change them when you feel them starting to go bad. It's hard to set a definite time limit if you don't play the same amount every day. When they feel dull and aren't producing a good sound I would say they have to go.

Grachi · Unread post by **Grachi** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:52 am

Reckless Mind wrote:I don't have time to play as often as I like, but I usually do once a month. I don't really time it though, when they feel/sound dull, I change them.

I use to go on a set timeline, but now this is what I do since my playing habits are more sporadic now adays with school and everything

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