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
I've never seen it before, me-likey 
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. 
