Acoustic Guitar String Maintenance Tips

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1. Keep a clean cloth handy and wipe down your strings after every playing session to prolong their life.
2. Washing your hands before playing will help prevent string oxidation.
3. Invest in a string winder; they’re inexpensive and speed up string changes.
4. Note the date you changed strings on the package, then put it in your case to keep track of the age and type of strings you’re using.
5. Buying single strings in bulk can be a smart, budget friendly move, especially where light gauge strings you tend to break more frequently are concerned.
6. Keep an extra set and a few high-register single strings in your case for emergency changes you or a bandmate may need.

After reading this guide, if you’re still unsure which acoustic strings are right for you, we invite you to call our friendly, knowledgeable Gear Heads.