breakin strings
Ok here's the deal. I go through strings like nothing and it is almost annoying because I always run out of replacements at the wrong times. I do have a pretty heavy attack but I also bend the living crap out of my strings. My question: is there something that could be wrong with a guitar that would make strings break easier like a sharp spot on the bridge? Also heavier strings should last longer that lighter ones right? Btw I play on 12-50 ernies
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If it's always the same sting(s) you break there wil probably be a 'sharp spot' at the bridge. You'll have to smooth it out then. Don't know exactly how, but maybe using a vile ? I'm sure other ppl can answer that question.
I used to break lotsa strings before too. But I've found a way to let your strings last longer. After you've played you should take a tishoe and twist it so you have something shaped like a pen. Put it underneath your strings and slide it up to your nut and then take it back down to your bridge. You see all the dirt that came off ? If you do this every time you played long sessions your string will last hulluva long !
Also, washing your hands before you play will help your strings last longer. I can't stand playing with sticky hands ! I really feel icky when I have to play on another guitar that is sticky.
Hope this helped
I used to break lotsa strings before too. But I've found a way to let your strings last longer. After you've played you should take a tishoe and twist it so you have something shaped like a pen. Put it underneath your strings and slide it up to your nut and then take it back down to your bridge. You see all the dirt that came off ? If you do this every time you played long sessions your string will last hulluva long !
Also, washing your hands before you play will help your strings last longer. I can't stand playing with sticky hands ! I really feel icky when I have to play on another guitar that is sticky.
Hope this helped
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