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∙ 13y agoGreatly depends on how often you play, maintenance and type of strings.
If you play daily and gig often it is ideal to change your strings at least once a month. If your gigs are more spread out or none at all and you play every other day then it is recommended to change every 3 months.
To prolong string life, wash and dry hands prior to playing so you do not get excess oils and dirt on the strings also with a clean polish cloth wipe the strings when you are done playing. There are also string conditioner products you can buy at your music store, dunlop make one I like, as well as body polish and oil for the fretboard.
To add more life to your strings you can buy coated strings which last longer and help prevent dead skin and oils from getting inside the string's. The negative side to coated strings is they have a different sound than uncoated strings and over time the coating can flake.
Damage to strings is caused by atmospheric conditions where the guitar is kept such as air moisture but the major cause of string damage is the oils, dirt and dead skin from our fingers. These all get strapped inside the coiling of the strings, specifically the lower strings, which will effect the overall vibration of the strings and smoothness under your fingers. This is inevitable but with the above mentioned maintenance you can prolong it from happening.
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