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July 4th, 2007
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How do I know I need to change my strings?
Hi all. Well I've been at this guitar thing for a couple of months now and still enjoying it. I have a tech question now though. I am using a nylon stringed classical guitar and I have noticed that the D string and to a lesser extent the A string have become discoloured. It looks like the string is actually copper underneath nylon windings and where I put my finger is wearing out, revealing copper underneath. The point of contact between the string and upper fret wires has also left 'erosion' of the outer winding. Does this mean it's time to change that/all the strings? I think it's buzzing more on that string than it was about a month ago but that could be me deteriorating of course!
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July 4th, 2007
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just in my limited wisdom it sound like its time to chage a while ago .
lol but what do i know i drive my car till the cords are showing them ask les schwab if i need new tires lmao
Jimmy Z
music is only limited to how deep the twine of life is woven into your soul
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July 4th, 2007
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Yup. Past time to change them. Strings average 1 to 2 months between changes.
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July 5th, 2007
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Good advice above. I haven't changed mine in ages, but they still sound fine. Think I better get new ones though.
I miss the comfort in being sad
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July 5th, 2007
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Join Date: May 2007
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Wow, I guess I'm way past due then!
[COLOR="Sienna"]"The Clothes Don't Make the Man" -Keith Anderson[/COLOR]
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July 5th, 2007
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Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Europa
..... I haven't changed mine in ages, but they still sound fine......
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....until you put new ones on! 
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July 5th, 2007
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Just started playing guitar.
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Thans guys. I happened to buy a couple of spare sets with my guitar. Any tips/tricks for changing nylon strings?
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July 5th, 2007
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Thanks witchy, yeah-they keep going flat and need retuning but each tune lasts a bit longer. I figured it was just a property of a newly installed string. Sounds better though, much brighter than before.
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