How often should I change my strings on my guitar?

Most players should plan on changing strings about once every 3 months or 100 hours of practice—whichever comes first. If you're late by awhile, it doesn't matter. Your strings may last twice this long, or more. They will continue to wear and you can continue to use them, as long as they don't break.

How often you should change your guitar strings depends on how much you play:

Frequent players

If you play your guitar for 8 hours a day, you might need to change the strings once a month. If you play a few hours a day or gig frequently, you might want to change them every couple of weeks.

Occasional players

If you only play your guitar 1–2 hours a week, you might only need to change the strings once or twice a year, depending on the type of guitar and strin

gs.