Members Still.ill Posted July 21, 2012 Members Share Posted July 21, 2012 Finally understood why some players just keep the same strings on for years and don't change em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tstrahle Posted July 22, 2012 Members Share Posted July 22, 2012 There is just something about that. Especially on bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted July 22, 2012 Members Share Posted July 22, 2012 Maybe bass but not guitars. There comes a point when the higher notes, especially on the high E string sound shrill for lack of a better word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cortfan Posted July 22, 2012 Members Share Posted July 22, 2012 Flatwound bass- I leave 'em on until they break. Guitar-a month or two, depending on how much playing time/tone change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted July 22, 2012 Members Share Posted July 22, 2012 meh, intonation goes to hell on old strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jpnyc Posted July 22, 2012 Members Share Posted July 22, 2012 I can really only use them for three months of regular playing. After that they feel like spaghetti and sound like an accordion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted July 22, 2012 Members Share Posted July 22, 2012 Intonation is the biggest problem, but old strings lose sustain and clarity. There's no mojo, except if you can't afford to replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blueboxer Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 I agree with you. http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2930761-Dirt-brings-the-tone!-Who-never-changes-their-strings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreatDane Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 to each, his/her own. i'll change strings every 3-4 weeks on a guitar i've been playing regularly, and that's even after regularly wiping the strings down after playing with a clean rag. i don't like the feel or sound of older strings. very un-inspiring, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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