Originally Posted by: AndrewJames2121Thanks for the feedback everyone appreciate the help, I was told if I'm going to re-string my entire guitar the best way to do so is to replace one at a time so the tension on the neck is not lost and the action stays true. Makes sense to me does anyone else follow this regime?
I do. I change out the low E first, then the high E. From there I continue the pattern; 5th string then 2nd, 4th string then 3rd.
But I find no consensus 'out there' whether this makes a difference or not. Still, the logic of too much relaxation of tension on the neck by removing all the strings at once seems solid to me...even if it's for a short time.
Truth be told, though, I baby my guitars. I mean, I REALLY BABY my guitars. I wipe them down after every play, they get a more detailed cleaning every weekend and they are always in their cases if I'm not playing.
Now I'm thinking about a safe room... :D :D
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