I change my strings when the moon is full, and the Wolfsbane blooms.

I like to change them when I feel like it’s time for new strings.

I play every day. I change strings about every 3 wks. Old over-used strings kill your tone and intonation.

This is the $2200 Revstar?

When they're dead, is the only correct answer. Even bass strings, eventually start sounding noticeably dull and lifeless. Fast Fret makes bass strings last 6 months to a year, easy. 6 string electric for me is 90-180 days, depending on the weather. Rarely do I have to change out a set in less than 90 days. If you get in the habit of thouroughly wiping down your guitars everytime you play them. And using Fast Fret sparingly, it will surprise most players how long strings can last before dieing out. Peace.

I feel every answer between every time and never is valid for different reasons. I used to like fresh strings now I just like not changing them unless I need to or somehow think it needs to

Lol... That's awesome 😂😂😂. Simple answer is , change your strings when U feel it's needed ( not because someone else has set a limit ) It all comes down to personal preference. Once a day or Once a year , Player's choice...

D'addario NYXL's sound better (to me) as they age. I probably change them every 6-8 months, but I am switching between 6-8 guitars, playing 2-3 times per week.

I use GHS Fast Fret every time I play my Strat, apply before and after. My coated Elixir strings last about 3 months a set, always sound great and stay in tune. After 3 months I notice the high E is prone to breaking. This is economical for me, playing with a light touch and cleaning the strings really prolongs their life!!! I play every day and gig twice a week on Sunday!

I use GHS Fast Fret every time I play my Strat, apply before and after. My coated Elixir strings last about 3 months a set, always sound great and stay in tune. After 3 months I notice the high E is prone to breaking. This is economical for me, playing with a light touch and cleaning the strings really prolongs their life!!! I play every day and gig twice a week on Sunday!

lock-tight the nut?

Wait, you're supposed to change the strings?

fun vid!

I think most serious professional guitarists have their strings changed every day. Personally I would change them anytime I played in front of people, recording, or the guitar isn't getting to a stable pitch when tuning as well and fast as it should.

Great review. I own a PRS SE DGT 2024 model, which I think sounds and feels great. But it does not have satin finish on the neck, which is a bit frustrating with sweaty hands. Tried the Revstar rss20 HH once and immediately liked it. What is your opinion about the p90 or HH version of the Revstar? Have you tried the PRS and compared the two? Great video 😀

Every day if I am on a train, got it! 🤣

First 2 guys are morons. ..

I need to change about 6 guitars strings as they are all need tuning more often - that’s when I change them. 10-48 Fender pure nickel. Smooth sounding from the get go.

If you only play a couple times a week for 1 to 3 hours 3 to 4 months is the ticket. If you’re tracking weekly/bi weekly should be the deal. If you’re touring, after your 3rd gig. Wash your hands and dry them thoroughly before every sesh for the life of your strings. That’s my opinion I think it’s a good one. You can also use string cleaner and a hardy wipe down after a long jam or two.

Nathan looks like modern EVH

Depends how often you play the guitar and if you take care of your strings - clean it and lube it. I change when one of them breaks or when the strings start to lose intonation - out of tune.

lol.. awesome vid... I'm thinking once (and sadly) the elasticity of the high strings feels optimal

Most of these answers are crazy to me. Bright, icepicky tones does not equal "good tone" for everyone on earth. If you love that brilliant tone of Slinkys fresh out of the pack like Slash instead of getting on the new strings every gig, every week, every day, crack habit just raise your pickup slightly or add an always on pedal to your board that boosts up that pick attack and chime. For me I love a rounder, warmer, smoother sound... and there is no way I'm spending the time and money to replace the strings on my guitars every week.

I usually keep em on until I'm ready to record. Then I change em.

As a new old player (10 days practicing, 56 years old) I found this video very informative (and entertaining). Thank you!

This is rediculous

I only have one guitar, a LP Special, that I play about 4 hours a day, 7 days a week, and I put the current set of Ernie Balls on in February last year. The wound strings have lost a little clang, but none are rusty or mouldy and they stay in tune as good as when they were new. Haven’t broken a string in at least 15 years either. Not sure why people are breaking strings so often or need to change after every gig ?? Are they playing music on their guitar ?? Or going into battle 😊

Loved it

I have the same exact model and I love mine. If you’re used to Gibsons (like I am) it’s very easy to move over to the Revstar. It feels new but also has a familiarity to it despite the new features. I always get positive comments on it when I play out. I hardly touch my LP or Strat anymore!

2 months, maybe 3. Once a week is ridiculous unless your hands are covered in cheeseburger grease every day.

I'm a casual player for 20 years, local bands and such. I just changed them when they start feeling gritty

Well, if its Elixir your fine after 3 months.

I can't tell you how many times, I watched this video over & over! Now, I going to buy this Guitar! Love your playing style!! Thanks For Sharing 🧠🎸🎶🎶🎶✌️

Maybe look for a first gen 502t. They are fantastic. They only have a 3 way switch

saying always has the same validity as saying never. both are for tone reasons

I wanna get the same haircut as never #13

It's funny cause I know they DO sell them in stores but I've never quite been able to understood why...

I've seen some bass strings that should be changed, covered in 10 years of finger gunk.

Serious answer: tone all depends on tone.

An instrument made to be played

I literally want to them to age

As a guitarist this is shocking information lol

"At least twice per year." ~Manufacturers of Bass Guitar Strings

lol like 3 months ago I broke the G string on my 5 string doing a Cliff Burton style bend with fuzz and wah and I haven’t bothered to replace it since I have a 4 string with Flatwounds. I’ve broken strings 3 times in 12 years and that’s the only time I change strings

Thanks For Sharing 🧠🎸🎶🎶✌️

The bass string responses were hilarious

Love Amy and Michelle lol

You change bass strings once, and it's when you decide to go from round wound to flats.

Was it really you doing those stunts? Impressive.

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