Is that necessary to take care of our guitar string? Over time all guitar strings will stretch out and get dirty. In addition, if your strings are made of steel, they can rust, and bronze strings will tarnish. All of these conditions cause that once great sustain and bright responsive sound to disappear. But it may happen so gradually that you don't notice... until you replace the strings, or you hear someone else play with newer one.
Some guitar strings stretch out relatively quickly. Some players strum or bend strings harder or farther. Some people have naturally oily skin. You can control these factors to some extent.
· Put your back guitar on the stand, never but the front on the wall.
· Buy a quality strings cause it will not stretch out as quickly.
· You probably will not want to adjust your style to protect strings, but be aware that how you play is a factor.
· To reduce oil and dirt buildup, clean your hands before you play, and wipe strings down afterward.
A traveling guitarist is likely to replace the strings on their primary guitar every week. A guitar instructor who also plays with others and practices frequently may replace them once each week, to as little as once per month. Many casual players replace strings every three months.
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