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Old guitar strings sound dull - they lack the tonal richness of fresh strings, whether they are nylon or steel.
Older strings are also difficult to keep in tune; their lack of elasticity will mean that older strings will often go audibly off-tune even after a few minutes continuous playing.
In the case of metal strings the strings will also look dull, and will be prone to metal-fatigue (making them more likely to snap during tuning or playing).
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Assuming were talking about steel strings, some musicians replace them after each performance or practice session. There is no accurate answer. As a rule, a casual player should replace the strings at least once a year and some would say 6 months. If you look closely or rub them and there is any corrosion at all - they definitely need to be replaced because their ability to produce accurate tones is compromised. If someone gave you and old guitar and you think it sounds pretty good, play it until one of the strings breaks.
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Why was guitar called guitar?
Best as anyone can tell the etymology of the word puts it's origins in the Old Persian language Tar, meaning string.
What is the smallest string number on a guitar?
The lowest string on a guitar is an E .........
What to do if your guitar string pops?
you go to a guitar shop and get another string
Taylor Swift was how old when she started playing a 12 string guitar?
Taylor Swift started playing 12-string guitar since she was 12 years old
Is the guitar a string or wind instrument?
String.
Why was guitar called guitar?
Best as anyone can tell the etymology of the word puts it's origins in the Old Persian language Tar, meaning string.
How do you put a guitar string on an acoustic guitar?
To put a guitar string on an acoustic guitar, first remove the old string by unwinding it from the tuning peg. Then, insert the ball end of the new string into the bridge and thread it through the corresponding tuning peg. Wind the string around the peg, tune it to the desired pitch, and trim any excess string.
How to put a guitar string on properly?
To put a guitar string on properly, first unwind the old string and remove it. Insert the ball end of the new string into the bridge of the guitar. Thread the other end of the string through the tuning peg and tighten it. Tune the string to the correct pitch and trim any excess string.
Can you tell if an A string on a guitar is tuned by strumming the E string on the 5th fret and seeing if the resonant waves cause the A string to vibrate an Is this an accurate way to see if its tuned?
You can tell if it is in tune with itself, but not if it is in tune PERIOD. You need either a tuning fork or a basic guitar tuner.
The frequency of a sound produced by a guitar string is 440 Hz.What does this tell you about the wave?
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Why did my guitar string break?
Your guitar string may have broken due to factors such as old age, excessive tension, poor quality, or damage from playing too aggressively.
Where is the a string on the guitar?
second thickest if its a 4 string bass or 6 string guitar
What is the best way to replace a guitar string?
The best way to replace a guitar string is to loosen the old string, remove it from the tuning peg, thread the new string through the bridge and the tuning peg, tighten it to the desired pitch, and trim any excess string.
What is the first string on a guitar?
The first string on a guitar is the thinnest string, also known as the high E string.
Where is the E string located on a guitar?
The E string is the thickest string on a guitar and is located at the top when holding the guitar in playing position.
What is the smallest string number on a guitar?
The lowest string on a guitar is an E .........
What to do if your guitar string pops?
you go to a guitar shop and get another string
