I play guitar for about 2 hours everyday about how long will these strings last?
899674
I have sweaty palms and play around 2-3 hours a day with some regular gigging. They can sometimes last me a couple months before I change them in for another set of strings. I love them and have been using them for quite some time. Definitely would recommend using them
899675
I've bought them for my son. He told me that you should change them every three months.
899676
Longer than you. These strings are the best. They will last for months. No joke, they are very good strings.
899677
If you wipe them down after each session, and you don't break them--they'll be good for 8-12 months at least.
899678
These strings seem to last a long time. I had purchased a different brand of strings (a special price at a local store) and my son was very unhappy that he had to keep changing the strings because they kept breaking. The Elixirs I had bought once before lasted a long time. My son requested these specifically and only wants me to buy these from now on. So far, they're going strong again! He plays 1-2 hours every day or every other day and loves these strings.
899679
They last a very long time. That is why I use them. They have a coating on them that keeps all dirt and oils from your skin from getting into the windings. That is why Elixir quit making Polyweb strings. They were cutting down on their repeat buyer sales because they last so long. The Polywebs are getting harder to find now because all the stock that is out on the market now is all that there is going to be. The make what they call Nano-web strings now. Which are just as good strings but don't last as long as the Polys.
899680
A pretty long time. It really depends on how much you sweat and whether or not you clean the strings after. I switch guitars a lot, but on the one I use the most the strings have remained pretty much unblemished for about six months.
2279006
Not really. we have not had any trouble with the strings that came with the guitar . sorry .
632231
Really depends on how you play (how you strum, type of pick you use). Should get a solid month or two if you aren't rough on your strings.
614998
Regular strings work just fine. I don't know the gauge off the top of my head but I know they are very light strings.
2110107
I would take it to a local guitar shop. They'll replace strings and set you up for no more than $5 a string.
1210508
The strings are a decent quality nylon. I haven't tried the Aquilas everyone talks about, so I can't compare tone quality. But I haven't noticed any problems with them. As with all strings, regardless of quality, it takes a day or two for them to stretch out. After that, just the normal tune up is required.
211889
yes, new strings will stretch. It may take a week or more of tuning before it settles down.. If it doesn't there could be an issue with the strings or the lugs slipping but Cordoba (and other guitar makers) are pretty good about checking things like that before shipping/selling... If it continues to be an issue take it to a guitar tech for a look and a lesson in restringing (you will eventually have to put new strings on the instrument)
2026634
I use EJ17 strings normally and tried the EXP17. I never felt the EXP17 to be as bright as the EJ17 are when they are new. The EJ17seem to decline in their brightness more quickly than the EXP17 which eventually seem brighter. I play about an hour or so a day andI kept the EXP17s for 6 weeks and change the EJ17s after 3-4 weeks. I like the almost-harpsicord brightness of new EJ17 and decidedto just buy them more often. I gave a set of EXP17s to two buddies - I think they had similar opinions and are back to EJ17s. Onthe other hand, for a bright guitar or using light gauge strings, perhaps the EXP variety would be just right.more often. I use EJ17 strings normally and tried the EXP17. I never felt the EXP17 to be as bright as the EJ17 are when they are new. The EJ17seem to decline in their brightness more quickly than the EXP17 which eventually seem brighter. I play about an hour or so a day andI kept the EXP17s for 6 weeks and change the EJ17s after 3-4 weeks. I like the almost-harpsicord brightness of new EJ17 and decidedto just buy them more often. I gave a set of EXP17s to two buddies - I think they had similar opinions and are back to EJ17s. Onthe other hand, for a bright guitar or using light... » Read More I use EJ17 strings normally and tried the EXP17. I never felt the EXP17 to be as bright as the EJ17 are when they are new. The EJ17seem to decline in their brightness more quickly than the EXP17 which eventually seem brighter. I play about an hour or so a day andI kept the EXP17s for 6 weeks and change the EJ17s after 3-4 weeks. I like the almost-harpsicord brightness of new EJ17 and decidedto just buy them more often. I gave a set of EXP17s to two buddies - I think they had similar opinions and are back to EJ17s. Onthe other hand, for a bright guitar or using light gauge strings, perhaps the EXP variety would be just right.more often. « Show Less
1384737
At first, I tuned it daily. But on my second set of strings, I tuned it daily for about 15 days. Then it stayed pretty close for weeks at a time. The electronic tuners are inexpensive and make it worth doing quite often. Only takes a couple minutes each time.
1729668
I asked my son. I bought these strings for him. He indicated that he wouldn't recommend attempting to tune up as the metal is softer than other strings, although he said that he liked the sound. The strings didn't last long for him.
913819
Yes and strings are good quality and well strung. I play at least 3 days per week and they are still as good as new.
1725029
I would recommend Elixir strings for any acoustic guitar. They're a little more expensive but are well worth it. They do last longer, play a little easier and reduce string talk in a way no other string I've tried comes close.
1364456
It sounds fine for practice, learning, and general playing. I restrung mine with better strings and it made a big difference. After a year and a half I still say for the money you can't go wrong.
994345
It does take a couple days to get the strings stretched enough to hold their notes.. But after about 3-4 days, depending on how much you are practicing, it's holding long enough for a whole practice session-- which are short as my fingers aren't built up to cope long with working the strings. I tune again when I play a couple hours later, and they aren't far off center pitch.
1732501
new strings will stretch for a while. just keep working at it. they will be fine.
1995328
I would not buy expensive strings for a cheap guitar. Buying expensive strings will not change the sound that much
1247040
That is a good question. Any new strings will brighten it up then question is for how long. These will be brighter than the silk and steels which give a warmer sound.