How often do you change guitar strings?

[simostorm]

Not real sure when to do it, last time I left them on for probally
to long, I play on average of about 1 hour a day if not more
and they were on for about 6 months.

 

[B-dos]

Way too long mate.

Playing 1 hour a day id change them after a month. Max. Do it more frequently if you can afford it.

It makes such a difference.

 

[Simo]

I find you get a brighter sound with fresh strings rather than a bit of a dead/dull sound with old strings but it really is up to you.

If your happy with the sound of your older strings, good for you. When you feel its a bit dull change them and its all fresh again.

I cant remember in which order (or if it was just another rock star talking out his ass) but I once read Eddie Van Halen finds the oldest strings he can for recording but for playing live likes new strings, so go figure! (as i said that could be back to front - goijng on memory here)

 

[simostorm]

Alright cool.

 

[carcharias]

electric=before every gig.
acoustic= when they snap.

 

[Weasels Ripped My Flesh]

I buy some tech $60 dollar ones - ive bought two sets in the last 2 years, still sound great.