How often do you change your strings

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How often do you change your strings

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I am now changing mine after 5 months.
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When I used Elixir, those lasted for about a year. The ones I currently have (D'Addario) will probably last me for about 4-6 months. I have sweaty palms. :oldryan:
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I've had the same set of strings for two years. I may change them just for good measure.
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it's been about 10 years since Iast changed mine.
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about once a year. i love the weird, decayed sound they start to pick up after six or so months
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i leave them on for a really long time, maybe 5-6 months. they start to sound like shit after a couple months but i am lazy.
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that's when they start to sound really great imfhomf
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then your ears are fucked imhoyf
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when they start to sound shitty
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discordant string ambience :xx:
 
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dead strings sound like ass
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Re: How often do you change your strings

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2 months maybe. Depends how much I play.
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