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M123 Stringed Instrument Tech Tip

Is it time to change your strings?

How long will new strings sound good on my instrument? That's a question that depends entirely on the instrument, the quality of the strings, the level of musical skill you have, as well as how hard, how much, and how often you play. Because it's difficult for me to remember when new strings should go on one of my instruments, I always save one of the string packets and write the date on it and stick it in the case. That way, if I wonder if my strings are sounding "flat" or if it is time for a change, I can just check the date and make the decision based on that. Simple but effective.

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