Should you still change strings frequently on a guitar you don't play frequently?

[Pheof]

Originally Posted by guitar344

On guitars I don't play often I use elixir nanowebs since they have a long life. I find I don't have to change the strings often. If the guitar is not played often It's a good idea to tune it down to relieve some tension, plus the strings have a longer lifespans.

I tune mine down like a half step when storing. Maybe even down to D if the guitar has 13's on it.

[scottishrogue]

I change the strings if I'm not getting the sound I want. I use many different kinds of strings and each set will last a different length of time. So, when I play any of my guitars, I will change strings, but only if necessary. If they still sound good, I leave them alone.

Glen

[L20A]

I purchase my strings in bulk. A dozen sets at a time. They cost less that $2.50 a set for PB strings. I have 5 guitars.
I change strings when the guitar tells me they need changes.
There are times that a set will only last about 10 playing hours.
At $2.50 a set, I don't mine changing them at all.

Now my 12 string is a different story.
It gets less than 10% of my playing time.
I use coated strings on it.
I change them about once a year.

[DESERTRAT1]

Don't know. The only rule I have is that I change them when they begin to sound bad.