How often should you change strings

[strings2000]

To avoid breakage

 

[Eagle]

Totally depends on the person’s playing style and sweat .The bridge contact points. Trem or not . Break angle over the bridge. And maintenance.

 

[BFRaid]

It depends on so many factors. Technique, string type/size, maintenance (do you wipe down your guitar after each use). For me, if a string breaks at home or practice, it is no big deal. I will change them a week before a gig or recording session to let them stretch out and let the brightness settle. Strings are going to break, as long as they are not breaking at critical times, I am fine.

 

[Frankencat]

I used to be an every gig guy, but now I am in a busy band playing 2 shows a week so it's every 2 or maybe 3 shows. I used to love the zingyness of new strings but now I prefer them after they have settled in a bit but still have good sustain and tone.

 

[Piing]

Count the hours of playing until you break them, and subtract a couple or several days. That's your number.

Or replace them when they start to get signs of corrosion.

 

[Eagle]

You should definitely not use strings with visible corrosion because they destroy your frets 10 x as fast .