How Often Should You Replace Guitar Strings?

It is something that doesn’t need to be done everyday and, although it’s similar in concept, it’s not exactly an oil change either. There are a lot of different factors that you need to take into consideration when you ask yourself whether or not it’s time to replace guitar strings which is one of the important guitar parts.

Everyone is different. Some artists will replace their guitar strings after every show and some people only change them once they break. The reality of it is: it’s all a matter of personal preference. For example, the strings on your new starter guitar, like the 38″ Black Acoustic Guitar Starter Package, don’t necessarily need to be swapped out right away. But, if you’re serious about learning and you’re getting a good amount of time on the strings, it wouldn’t hurt tossing a new set in there after awhile.

One way you can tell if you need new strings is if your strings sound dull and won’t stay in tune for very long. When you’re just getting started, it’s a good idea to have a reliable tuner to quickly check if your guitar is tuned. Listen closely when the instrument is in tune. You will get a feel for what your guitar should sound like and that will be a huge help to your question of how often you need to replace your strings.

If it is time to change your strings, we recommend going with either Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Set or D’Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings.

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