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(@clazon)
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When I play a note (particularly an open string) and then just let it ring, the note varies slightly and eventually starts to get flatter.

On a decent guitar should the note remain perfect until it dies?

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(@rocker)
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yes

even god loves rock-n-roll


   
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(@duffmaster)
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When was the last time you changed strings?

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(@clazon)
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Good point, it was quite a while ago.

But this set of strings must be the best I've ever had. I don't wnat to lose them.

:(

Plus the only other set of strings I have are Hybrids whereas the current ones are Slinkies. I don't want to change the set up when it's playing so well lately.

"Today is what it means to be young..."

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(@duffmaster)
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Then go buy a set of whats already on their.

Who needs a signature?
I mean really...
It's almost always lyrics...
or a cliche...
or garbage about me...
Lets just save YOU from the pain, ok?


   
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(@manitou)
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Word... when we say "Replace" strings we mean quit trying to clean the rust off of them and just buy a new pair allready. hehe

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(@greybeard)
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But this set of strings must be the best I've ever had. I don't wnat to lose them.
But maybe the next set will be even better, you'll never know until you try.

I started with nothing - and I've still got most of it left.
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 sean
(@sean)
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i expect any set will sound better if you havent changed them in a while so you really have nothing to lose!!

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Sean


   
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(@corbind)
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GM, got a kick out of your post, lol... :oops:

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(@Anonymous)
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This applies to underwear too. It doesn't matter if it's your favorite pair, you'll benefit from changing them.

Maybe that's why I an't get a date!! :wink: :wink: :lol: :lol:


   
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(@duffmaster)
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that was a good one :)

Who needs a signature?
I mean really...
It's almost always lyrics...
or a cliche...
or garbage about me...
Lets just save YOU from the pain, ok?


   
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(@elecktrablue)
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This applies to underwear too. It doesn't matter if it's your favorite pair, you'll benefit from changing them.

ROFLMAO!!!!! :D

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(@gnease)
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This applies to underwear too. It doesn't matter if it's your favorite pair, you'll benefit from changing them.

Have put this theory to the test and found it flawed: Cannot play sans strings. OTOH, feel quite liberated ...

-=tension & release=-


   
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(@chuckster)
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This applies to underwear too. It doesn't matter if it's your favorite pair, you'll benefit from changing them.

Have put this theory to the test and found it flawed: Cannot play sans strings. OTOH, feel quite liberated ...

:shock:

STOP!!!

Too much information. :lol: :lol: :lol:

I've had a lot of sobering thoughts in my time.
It was them that turned me to drink.


   
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(@rahul)
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Ya , without strings - While my guitar gently weeps...

Without Underwear - Hmm...


   
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