Why change strings?
Once conventional strings start to oxidise (when the strings change to a darker colour) they become increasingly difficult to tune, and their sound quality will deteriorate.
Generally a standard set of strings should be replaced at least every 1 to 2 months. They will lose their initial brilliance after around 10 hours of playing.
Elixir strings can go for 3 to 4 times longer before needing to be replaced. Elixir strings are coated to slow down the oxidisation process. They are more expensive than conventional strings but they last a lot longer.
Once conventional strings start to oxidise (when the strings change to a darker colour) they become increasingly difficult to tune, and their sound quality will deteriorate.
Generally a standard set of strings should be replaced at least every 1 to 2 months. They will lose their initial brilliance after around 10 hours of playing.
Elixir strings can go for 3 to 4 times longer before needing to be replaced. Elixir strings are coated to slow down the oxidisation process. They are more expensive than conventional strings but they last a lot longer.
Professional guitar string replacement service now available!
Set of new Elixir strings fitted to guitar, tuned & cleaned as part of service.
For the excellent price of only £15
(The strings alone have an RRP of £15.99)
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