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JeffS65
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08/19/2020 2:00 pm
Originally Posted by: lucapiegaia

hi,i'm a beginner and i have a question how long is the strings life..my strings have 3 month but i don't know if is the moment for change..i don't recognised any change in the sound of the strings and i don't know any technique to recognised him..help me in this 2 problems solving..

thaks

Something to add to this is; if you wipe your strings and guitar neck with a microfiber cloth or cleaning supplies for your guitar. A quick wipedown with a microfiber towel will give your strings a longer life and it's good for overall guitar care.

Like others have said, every couple of months is a good cadence but remember, it is not a law or anoything. When I was young and broke, I change a string as it broke. That's how I 'changed' strings. I wasn't a prolific string breaker so my string would last forever but eventually they lose their brightness mojo and you just have to change.

So, there isn't a specific time required to change but every few months, if you can, not a bad idea.