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In order to get the best sound at an important concert, recital, or performance, you want to play with new strings if possible. However, the sound of newly replaced strings is unstable, and the pitch of the strings may drop as you play. Also, treble strings sound better if you wait a little while after putting them on. Here is an explanation of when you should change your strings.
Ratings, reviews, tips and tidbits about classical guitar strings on this site can be found on the following pages.
- Freshly strung strings are unstable in pitch.
- When to change the treble and bass strings
- Strings that stabilize and degrade faster the more they are played.
- When is the best time to change the strings (life span)?
- Be careful to preserve the bass strings.
- We also recommend using high quality strings for the show.
- Let’s go into the show with the strings in top shape.
Freshly strung strings are unstable in pitch.
In general, guitar strings are unstable in pitch.
As I play, the pitches get lower and lower, and the chords get muddier and muddier even when I tune them before playing the piece.
This Because the material used for guitar strings stretches more and more when it is pulled. This is because the material used for guitar strings stretches more and more when pulled.
For more information about the materials and construction of classical guitar strings, please read the following articles
As the string stretches, the tension becomes weaker, and as the tension becomes weaker, the pitch drops. This is why a newly replaced string needs to be tuned by turning the winding frequently.
For this reason If you change the strings just before a concert or recital because you want to get a good sound, the sound will drop during the performance, and you may end up giving the audience a cacophonous sound. For this reason, it is important to change the strings just before the performance.
When to change the treble and bass strings
So how long before the show should you change the strings?
The appropriate time to replace the treble and bass strings is different for each, so I will explain them separately.
One week before is best for treble strings.
It is best to change the treble strings one week before the performance. It is best to change the treble strings one week before the performance.
In terms of pitch alone, a few days before the performance is fine, but in my experience The treble strings will sound better if they are stretched to some extent. In my experience, however, it is better to do it a few days before the performance.
Many of you may have experienced a slightly muffled sound when you first put it up, but over time, the sound gradually becomes clearer.
However, if too much time passes, the surface of the strings will be scratched by nails and the sound will become worse.
Bass strings a few days ago.
On the other hand The best time to change bass strings is a few days before the performance. on the other hand.
Bass strings sound best when they have just been replaced, and they lose their luster over time.
For this reason, it is best to start the performance at a time when the pitch is somewhat stable.
In addition, there are many strings these days, such as Sabares ‘ Cantiga ( Cantiga Premium ) and Pro Arte ‘s Dynacore, that are designed for fast stability.
With such a product, you can exchange it a day or two before the show.
Strings that stabilize and degrade faster the more they are played.
The more you play a guitar string, the faster it stretches and the faster it stabilizes.
This is why Even if you change it a day before, it is possible to go into the performance in a stable condition if you play it well. This is the reason why it is
In fact, some professional guitarists change their strings before the show.
However, the more you play, especially the bass strings, the more they deteriorate.
People also get tired if they play too much. Be careful not to start the performance with both the performer and the strings in an exhausted state. Please do your best.
For more information on how to stabilize the pitch of a string as quickly as possible, see the following article.
When is the best time to change the strings (life span)?
Old strings do not sound good.
You will still want to replace it before the show, but please refer to the following article for specific replacement guidelines.
Be careful to preserve the bass strings.
If you want to replace the treble strings first, and then the bass strings later, you Be careful how you store bass strings. Please do so.
Bass strings are metal wound strings, which rust and deteriorate in sound when exposed to air.
Some inexpensive strings, especially bass strings, do not have a coating to prevent rusting and are often packaged together with treble strings. When you open the package to remove the treble strings, the bass strings may start to rust. It’s possible.
I store the strings in a ziplock or cooler box with silica gel.
If you want to be more thorough, you can use a vacuum storage container.
We also recommend using high quality strings for the show.
It is also a good idea to use It is recommended to use high quality strings for the show. I’ll tell you what. High-end strings have a sound that cheaper strings cannot produce.
Please refer to this article for more information.
In addition, we have actually used and reviewed over 70 different strings on this site. Please check out this page for a summary.
Let’s go into the show with the strings in top shape.
It’s a pity that the sound is not as good as it could be due to the condition of the strings.
Please change your strings at the best time to get the best sound you can.
