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Optimizing Guitar Playability : Strings

Optimizing Guitar Playability : Strings

Experimenting with different brands is great, but once you a find a brand and gauge you like, stick with them. Your guitar will thank you for it. Constantly changing string gauges usually involves adjustments to the neck, which can be a time-consuming pain, and wouldn't you rather be playing?

Wiping your strings down with a clean cloth after playing can extend their life and your wallet.

If you are breaking a lot of strings at the bridge, the most likely cause is burrs that develop on the string saddles. A light sanding and polishing is all that is needed to smooth these out. Take your guitar to a luthier if you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself.

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