[JessThrasher]

By cut your strings, I mean by after you put new strings on and tune them, do you cut the dangling end off?

I personally prefer to leave my strings dangling untill recently my instructor cut my strings for me. I just love the look and sound the dangling strings make. (because I didn't listen when he told me to cut them)

[fly135]

I cut them. Makes me feel like I'm doing a better job when it's all neat and tidy.

[knight46]

I cut mine, almost lost an eye once bending over to pick up a guitar with uncut strings. Also agree with Fly, nice and tidy.

[Europa]

I cut em too, but I also like the look of the loose ends.

[jdpaz]

Just to keep your eyes safe, cut those danglies---or wear safety goggles while playing!

[JessThrasher]

Originally Posted by Europa

I cut em too, but I also like the look of the loose ends.

Traditional metal looks huh?


I heard that dangly strings can detune. Is it true?

[mike123]

There is another choice, not just dangle or cut.
Some people roll them up in nice neat circles.
sometimes I roll sometimes I cut

[Doug]

back when I used to smoke, I'd leave them long as a cigarette holder. I'd take a pen or something and zip it along the dangly ends to curl them up. But now I cut them off. Hmmmm. My hair used to be long to but now it's short. Maybe there's a pattern.

[JessThrasher]

My guitar teacher made me curl up the dangly strings so they don't scratch anyone. But he just couldn't take it no more and snipped them off with a pair of pliers.

[6string]

I cut for saftey reasons but its not right that your teacher cut your strings without your permission.

I'd say he owes you an new set of strings

[TenThumbs]

I've found that those who leave their string ends waving all over the place are seeking attention for some reason.

[jimmyzowens]

i cut it seems lazy if u dont

[wcostley]

Not to offend, but I think it looks really stupid when I see someone playing with un-trimmed strings.Skip

[Rockerbob]

I used to do the circles when I was younger and could not afford to replace broken strings. If they broke at the bridge (usual) I would tie a new ball end on it and unwind a bit of the extra string. Now I can afford strings so I cut them.

[skinnybloke]

Snip!