Members gr8fuldodd Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 Is changing strings a chore?Sometimes I feel like it's zen-like. Then again, sometimes I wish people did it for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fortytwo Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 I get paid changing strings (well sorta), so it's just something I do, but when it's my own guitars it's zen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Great Waldo Pepper Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 Ah good book idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 I like it. It gives me an opportunity to take good care of the tools of my trade (not that I get paid to play guitar very often). I love my guitars most when I'm changing strings. I don't know exactly what you mean about it being "zen", and I'm at work, so I can't really stop to meditate on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Narcosynthesis Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 i kinda like it, something to do to my guitars every so often to make them all nice and fresh, usually coupled with a nice polish and so on too David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Leftside Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 It never feels like a chore for me either. It's an opportunity to clean my guitar and check the bridge/tuners/strap pins/etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gr8fuldodd Posted November 7, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 I was outside of my body for several minutes... then the G string poked a hole in my pinky and I bled on the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 Originally posted by gr8fuldodd then the G string poked a hole in my pinky Worst thing about string changing ever. Guitarists who let their strings go all mungy should DEFINITELY keep their tetanus shots up to date . One of the distinct advantages of the old-style slotted Klusons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BmoreTele Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 Try changing the strings on a guitar with a Bigsby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lanefair Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 Changing a broken string is a chore. Changing strings whilst 'prepping' for a big gig is very zen like. I give my guitar a full service, not that I have much clue as to what I'm doing, but it's good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 Sure I change strings, when one breaks, I put a new one on there. About every 6 months or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members voerking Posted November 7, 2005 Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 i hate changing strings. i keep 'em on there until they rot off. i changed them in early september. i'm going to try to get a year out of this set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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