Originally Posted by: Dan AcheronI recommend wiping the strings down after each time playing to keep the strings in better shape. Old worn out strings make the strings easier to break. Hope this helps!

Dan points out a huge secret to avoiding string breakage here.

I try to share the importance of wiping your strings down with every guitarist I run across. Most of them laugh or give me a "Yah, whatever." look. That's when I share with them I've only broken 2 strings on stage in close to 30 years of gigging in blues and rock bands. A few seconds taken to wipe things down can really pay dividends!