Strings..

[Pissman]

Just wondering how often strings should be changed, and how do you tell when they need it? I only realy play in my room, not in any serious band right now, so would restringing make a noticable difference to me? Thanks

[Stylon Pilson]

[quote name='Pissman' post='305616' date='Oct 13 2008, 04:55 PM']Just wondering how often strings should be changed, and how do you tell when they need it? I only realy play in my room, not in any serious band right now, so would restringing make a noticable difference to me? Thanks [/quote]

It might be worth changing them once after about six months, so that you can appreciate the difference between new strings and old. And it might also be worth trying a few different gauges and types, so that you can get an idea of what works for you. But on the whole, I'd be tempted to say: don't bother. Save your money.

S.P.

[Pissman]

ok, thanks mate

[mike257]

When I'm gigging regularly (which I'm sadly not at the moment), I change mine about once a month. I like the sound of new strings though, whereas some people like 'em old and battered, and some great records have been made with clunky dead old bass strings.

I guess it's a matter of taste really, of what kind of sound you like. And how skint you are. That's why I haven't done mine for ages If you're not out and about gigging or recording, it's probably not crucial to do them all the time anyway.

[markytbass]

I prefer a nice well played in set of nickles so leave them on as long as possable. I did use flats until I bought the Warwick.

[MacDaddy]

some players like the dull thud of an old set of strings, some like the 'zing' of a new pair. Horses for courses and all that. [i]But [/i]if you start to notice deadspots or have problems staying in tune, or are ripping your fingers to shreds, it might be worth changing.