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Post by fatfingerjohn on Dec 7, 2013 16:41:44 GMT
If I'm in a hurry then it's just a case of getting it done asap, and I don't usually bother changing the plain steel strings unless I didn't do so at the last string change. Keith I have always changed the full set (which on 6 string is a labour of love , not so much so on the 12 string ). So I've wondered about whether its necessary to changed the non-wound pair. Would be interested to know whether others, like Keith here, leave these on longer and
a) is it their view that they don't lose their tone and b) do you therefore buy the wound strings as singles; and does this cost less or work out the same.
FFJ
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Post by vicov on Dec 7, 2013 18:15:32 GMT
If I'm in a hurry then it's just a case of getting it done asap, and I don't usually bother changing the plain steel strings unless I didn't do so at the last string change. Keith I have always changed the full set (which on 6 string is a labour of love , not so much so on the 12 string ). So I've wondered about whether its necessary to changed the non-wound pair. Would be interested to know whether others, like Keith here, leave these on longer and
a) is it their view that they don't lose their tone and b) do you therefore buy the wound strings as singles; and does this cost less or work out the same.
FFJ
All or nothing for me. (Seems to apply to everything I do). Cheers Vic
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Post by K Tresp on Dec 7, 2013 21:09:43 GMT
Is there a case for an Acoustic Soundboard guitar tech
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 22:26:22 GMT
I detested string changing, so changed the strings on my autoharp exactly once. Once I'd managed to recover enough from the fact that the set cost thirty quid to pick myself up off the floor I struggled with them for over two hours. I'd put a string on, tune it to pitch against the piano, and before long my fingers were sore and aching, but the new strings sounded so good I was looking forward to getting them all on. I got to the second string to last, wound it up gently....Ping!
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Akquarius
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Post by Akquarius on Dec 8, 2013 11:02:11 GMT
I am eternally grateful to Akquarius that this is something he positively relishes and so he gave Naomi a proper spruce up at HB4 I hope Naomi is doing fine, Leo I like guitar maintenance. Mainly because this is one of the things where you do a job and immediately get rewarded for it. String changing and guitar maintenance for me are the closest things to getting an all new guitar. Only a lot cheaper
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bluesboytoby
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Post by bluesboytoby on Dec 8, 2013 11:17:03 GMT
I used to take a week out from playing inbetween christmas & new year & oil the fret board & change the strings on my guitars but now the collection has grown to 14 i change half during the christmas time out then the other half at the start of spring when i sort out my music room as well .
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Post by windminstrel on Dec 11, 2013 22:26:39 GMT
I actually enjoy changing strings and cleaning up my acoustics. Trying different strings also makes it less of a chore and more of something to look forward to.
The B&M Espana however is another matter.
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Post by sigmadel on Dec 11, 2013 23:17:42 GMT
I'm with Keith on this , I kinda like doing it if I haven't any restrictions on my time , which isn't often . And I usually give her a good clean and polish at the same time , I use a jewelry polishing cloth on the frets and fast fret to condition the board (I even use this on the bridge) and then Dunlop pump spray stuff on the body . Then on with the new strings which I like taking time over to get them nice and neat . You really can't beat the feel and sound of your favourite guitar once its had a bit TLC and new strings . The 12 string is a pain but the worst bit is stretching all those strings and keeping re tuning till it settles . The only thing I really don't like about any of it is removing the pins , I'm always scared I'm going to damage either pins or bridge . Bass is the same too , I've had a fair few and hardly ever change strings as I find once they go dead they can actually sound better , although I draw the line if they are rusty . I guess I'm lucky that way too as I don't have sweaty hands at all so even uncoated strings last me a fair bit .
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Post by maninashed on Dec 12, 2013 11:01:18 GMT
Can't say I enjoy changing strings but as it's usually only once a year (whether they need changing or not), I can put up with it.
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