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QuestionCould I use the same strings I took out if I was only taking them out so I could replace the broken one?Community AnswerYou could, but it's best to replace all the strings, especially if they're old. Mixing old strings with new strings, or different types of strings, would likely sound bad/different.
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QuestionIs there something that I can use for my fingers that I can use for protection to avoid pains while playing guitar?Community AnswerPain in your fingers is normal when you first start playing. Over time, your finger pads will develop callouses that will protect them. Just be patient and stop when you need to.
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QuestionAre nylon strings easier on your fingers?Community AnswerIt is a matter of personal experience and preference, but they should be a little bit easier on your fingers.
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QuestionMy strings break when I try to tighten them. What can I do?Community AnswerGrab them by the part near the sound hole and stretch the string as you tighten it.
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QuestionHow often must we change the strings?Community AnswerI change mine every 6 months or so. It all depends on how much you play and whether or not you clean them after use.
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QuestionCan I play the guitar in the rain?Community AnswerNo, I wouldn't recommend playing the guitar in the rain since getting your instrument wet can ruin it.
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QuestionIs there particular way that the strings have to be tied to the knobs?Community AnswerThe string knobs just hold the string in place and do not have to be secured in any particular way.
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QuestionHow do I clean my strings?Community AnswerJust use a damp rag.
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QuestionMy first time. If I use colored string, how should I do it? I cannot read music, and I do not know which string is which, i.e. red for C, blue for F, etc.GuitaristCommunity AnswerDifferent branded strings have different colors, but you can identify them by their thickness. From thickest to thinnest, it will be E A D G B E.
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QuestionIf I can't buy that type of string or I can't find it, what can I use instead?Community AnswerUse acoustic strings for an acoustic guitar and electric strings for an electric guitar--there really are no good substitutes. Check eBay for cheaper string options.
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QuestionCan I put nylon strings on a steel string guitar?Community AnswerYes.
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QuestionCan I put steel strings on a nylon string guitar?Community AnswerNo. Steel strings put far more tension on the neck and body of a guitar than do nylon strings. A nylon string guitar typically isn't designed to withstand the amount of tension steel strings would put on it. By putting on steel strings, you run the risk of warping the guitar and rendering it useless.
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QuestionI just bought a new guitar and it keeps going out of tune every couple of minutes. What do I do?Joseph_85Top AnswererTake it back to the store you bought it from. If there's no help there, find a luthier who specializes in guitars.
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QuestionI just want to change the strings so I can play left-handed. Can I just switch them around without buying new strings, or would that break the strings faster?Nathan.SilvaCommunity AnswerYou would need to buy a left-handed neck in order to switch the strings around.
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QuestionHow to know if I need to change the strings?Community AnswerThey should generally be changed every two to four weeks. If they start accumulating grit, or sounding dull, they need changed.
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QuestionCan I have two different types of strings on my guitar?Community AnswerYes. It's also good for highlighting certain aspects of your playing. For example, playing a heavy rhythm could require heavier strings, while playing lead could require lighter strings (for bending and such). You could attempt to mix both to create a unique sound.
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QuestionCan I put metal strings on a nylon string classical guitar?Community AnswerYes, you can, although it might take a while for you to get used to the difference in sound.
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QuestionCan I outnumber steel strings on a nylon string guitar?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionCould I rearrange the order of the strings on an acoustic guitar to make it left-handed from right-handed and vice versa?CuvtixoCommunity AnswerThe nut may need to be replaced, as they are often cut for the largest string to smallest string, and not reversible due to shape, and saddle slots are often angled for intonation; the entire bridge may need to be replaced. It all depends on the specific guitar, but simply re-stringing most guitars results in poor sound.
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QuestionEverytime I change strings, it's always the second fret that sounds awful, Is it the fret it self or the way I changed the string?Community AnswerMake sure that your guitar is tuned correctly. New strings aren't very stretched out, so it is easy for them to get "out of tune".
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QuestionHow can I tune a guitar without a tuner?Community AnswerYou could use a piano if you have one. If you have perfect pitch, you can tune by ear.
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QuestionHow long until the guitar sounds rights after I change the strings (now if I play it I have to re-tune it a few times a day)ElCommunity AnswerYou can fix this by "stretching" the strings. You do this by grabbing the strings that need to be tuned a lot between two fingers, and gently wiggling back and forth, slowly stretching it out. After a short while, doing this on each string, re-tune and repeat. Keep doing this until your strings do not get out of tune fast.
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