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  1. Originally posted by LikeASong:hahaha, Harry

    I haven't changed strings in about a century, so I can't tell if I'd survive. I only changed the G string about 3 weeks ago but just because it had broke (playing Streets by the way). It hurt my hand when it broke and actually I swore that I would be changing all strings the following week..... but no way ...


    I can't stand having one string sound brilliant and rest crappy, so whenever I break a string I just splurge a change the whole set. Funny thing is, though, I use D'Addario .10 nickel wounds on my electric, and I haven't broken a string on it in years. They just rust over after so many months that I change them. NEVER break on me. EVER.
  2. Originally posted by EyesWithPrideB3:

    Used to hate changing strings, now it generally only takes me about 10 minutes and I'm always happier with the sound. Like (Harry? Suddenly can't remember who) said, it's just a tad expensive to do it frequently.

    'Twas I indeed - if it's anything money-related, think of me first, I figure I'm likely to complain about a lack of funds, such is way of the uni. student I think I need to change all 3 sets of strings on my guitars.

    The LP's are very worn, like I said, but the Explorer and the Strat don't fret properly on the top 2 strings at the high end, without a lot of effort first - I'm not sure if it's a problem with the nut having worn or whether the bridge needs resetting or whether it's simply old strings. All I can say is that, on the high E and the B strings, once you get to about the 17th or 18th frets, you need to really nail it to fret nicely, otherwise the sound becomes very shrill, and almost sounds split? As if it becomes two versions of one note, and it's quite painful on the ears at a high volume if not careful. Anyone got any ideas as to what it might be? I'm considering forking out the best part of £20-30 and getting it setup and restrung by a local guitar shop, but if it's probably just knackered strings I could save myself some time and money by just replacing them.



    PS - glad my little quip was appreciated
  3. I find it strange that people hate changing strings! For one it makes the guitar sound loads better, it takes about 10-15 minutes (if you know how to do it fast) an you can take the extra 5-10 minutes polishing up your guitar while they're off, and cleaning off the frets!
  4. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:I find it strange that people hate changing strings! For one it makes the guitar sound loads better, it takes about 10-15 minutes (if you know how to do it fast) an you can take the extra 5-10 minutes polishing up your guitar while they're off, and cleaning off the frets!


    It takes me more than 15 minutes. And then I have to adjust the action, truss rod and intonation, and these are all hateful procedures.
  5. Our brazilian friend spoke for me

    Yes, changing strings is not just changing strings... It's much more than that. It's tuning, adjusting intonation (sometimes the action too), re-tuning, getting used to the new sound, and then re-tuning for the 30th time until they hold tune properly.

    I hate it.
  6. Originally posted by LikeASong:Our brazilian friend spoke for me

    Yes, changing strings is not just changing strings... It's much more than that. It's tuning, adjusting intonation (sometimes the action too), re-tuning, getting used to the new sound, and then re-tuning for the 30th time until they hold tune properly.

    I hate it.

    +1, as they say.
  7. EDIT - just noticed the double post there...
  8. I don't mind changing strings, as long as I have the time to do so. Every time that I change the strings and clean, whatever else, I feel that the guitar is just a better piece of equipment. Every time that I adjust something, it gets a little bit better, which makes it worth the trouble. I'm lucky enough to be able to make frequent visits to my local music shop and pick up single packages, which makes the financial burden less of a monster.
  9. Might as well ask here since it's a U2 Gear Q&A - when Bono played harmonica in Desire, does anyone know the type it was, like a C or whatever it is - and a tab for it?
  10. Originally posted by drewhiggins:Might as well ask here since it's a U2 Gear Q&A - when Bono played harmonica in Desire, does anyone know the type it was, like a C or whatever it is - and a tab for it?


    Hohner Blues Harps are the Make and model harmonice that Bono uses.

    A FLAT = DESIRE
    B = TRIP THROUGH YOUR WIRES
    B FLAT
    D FLAT = RUNNING TO STAND STILL
    F SHARP
    E FLAT

  11. Jeff, that picture... I've never seen it before, me-likey

    Also, sad news...I've packed up my guitar gear for the next month I'm going away to college, and I'm not sure if I'll have room/use for it in m y dorm room just yet- going to wait until my first trip home in September to see if I trek the acoustic back up with me. I'm sure I will end up doing it, but it's going to be a sad, sad month. No electric until probably Christmas break, unless I play someone elses or come home for a long weekend and feel the urge.

  12. Originally posted by EyesWithPrideB3:Jeff, that picture... I've never seen it before, me-likey

    Also, sad news...I've packed up my guitar gear for the next month I'm going away to college, and I'm not sure if I'll have room/use for it in m y dorm room just yet- going to wait until my first trip home in September to see if I trek the acoustic back up with me. I'm sure I will end up doing it, but it's going to be a sad, sad month. No electric until probably Christmas break, unless I play someone elses or come home for a long weekend and feel the urge.




    Piccy was from... If memory serves... I scanned that from the back cover of a Love Town era issue of Propaganda.

    And take a guitar to school for Fecks Cake! Otherwise you will have no alternative or distraction but TO DO your homework.
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