[don3663]

Hi Marty

Thought this might be helpful.

Over the years i had the habit of never changings strings. Okay, i would only change a string when it broke!!

Strings are not that expensive. I now change them every 4-6 months. Probably not soon enough for some players but my ear is happy when my strings stay in tune.

Here is an article excerpt from Acoustic Guitar Magazine that might be helpful.

“There is no way to pin down how frequently strings should be changed, but it’s safe to say that if they look dirty, feel rough, or sound dull or out of tune, it’s well past time to give your guitar a fresh set. (Check out the January/February 2021 issue of AG for a simple and reliable way to put strings on your guitar.25 May 2023″

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How Guitar Strings Age—and How to Know When to Change

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