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10-15-2018, 11:15 AM
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I REALLY enjoy changing strings. Seriously.
It is a bit of a ritual thing for me. I used to change 'em on my flat-top six strings every 2 months and on 12 strings, Dobro, and mando every three months. But I'm not playing as much as I used to and string prices have increased substantially so now I'm extending the time periods to three and four months, or even longer. I don't like to see them look copper coloured but they still sound fine.
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10-15-2018, 12:18 PM
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Same here, I find it very relaxing. Whenever the kids and wife are out of the house is good. [emoji4]
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10-15-2018, 12:43 PM
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thursdays around 330.
play music!
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10-15-2018, 01:15 PM
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I get 4-6 weeks out of my strings, so I rotate through a couple of guitars each week. This keeps them from all going dead at once --- and having to block a couple of hours to change them all at once. Thur/Fri evenings and Sun mornings are most common days/times.
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10-15-2018, 01:27 PM
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Right before one breaks tuning up from double drop D. Of course one never really knows, but when that voice, especially before you play in public, says, humm, it's been a while, do not ignore it.
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10-15-2018, 01:51 PM
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Duration between changes per guitar, probably about every 2 months.
Day of the week, Sunday after church or early in the week but never past Friday. (I play at my church every Sunday and like them to settle in for at least a full day before I play publicly.) Time of day, eh whenever it occurs to me they need changing. Best, PJ
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10-15-2018, 02:04 PM
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10-15-2018, 02:10 PM
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I don't change them all on the same day. If I have a gig, I'll change the strings on the instruments I'll be playing if they need it. I don't mind doing some gigs with strings a month or two old, especially if I'm plugging in. Playing through a mic is a different story. Yesterday's gig was a three piece through a condenser mic outdoors, so new strings were needed.
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10-15-2018, 02:17 PM
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I like to restring in the afternoon. I only do it on warm (great afternoon light) days. Preferably in the 70's, with 40-60% humidity, light or nil wind only.
I have on my X3 magnifier visor, if needed. I wash my hands for 20 seconds before hand. Of course all the tools and materials are brought out. I do it on my soft vinyl spa cover. Additionally I use a thick, soft cotton towel for everything except any finish or fretboard - 0000 - oil stuff. Or if it is one of my partcasters just slap a set on. The pre gig prep days I still remember.
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10-15-2018, 02:18 PM
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 String changing is a bit of a chore, not unpleasant but not something I yearn to do either. And I prefer the sound of strings with some age on them. My hearing these days finds most absolutely new strings to be a bit harsh and zingy. I will try to change 3-5 days before a gig so they have time to settle nicely. But if it ends up being the same day, I know how to help them settle in.
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10-15-2018, 03:09 PM
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Usually on quiet weekend evenings.
I'm another player who has been won over to preferring the sound of my strings after they've "broken in" a bit, so I no longer replace them anymore just because a certain set amount of time has passed. As long as they are sounding good and not visibly worn, I keep them on. Last edited by menhir; 10-15-2018 at 07:40 PM.
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10-15-2018, 04:59 PM
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Apparently, my favorite time is to start after the sun goes down, just before the power goes out (twice in a row now). Then I get to finish the job by the light of a couple of camping lanterns. Not romantic, and definitely not ideal, but also not much I could do about it.
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10-15-2018, 07:27 PM
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Well as a Lions fan, never during a game because it would be unwise to have sharp objects in hand.
Being visually impaired, I accept it won’t be fast, so typically during a (non-home team) game, with drink nearby. My AC240 “couch” guitar needs some action lowering so that will coincide with a string change soon with some adjustments. Waiting til I have a whole lot of time. I neither look forward to nor hate doing it. I get a bit better at it each time.
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