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Top 6 Reasons to get New Strings

8/17/2016

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Top 6 reasons to get new strings:

6. They have become rusty and lose elasticity.  They end up feeling less smooth.
5. Kinks or flat spots in strings can also cause the string to play differently, they may even start to buzz.
4. They become weighted down with sludge over time making them sound out of tune.
3. You get the whole guitar inspected and cleaned while the strings are getting changed. (Only at NWG)
2. Your guitar’s tone slowly becomes dull. Starts to sound muddy, even more prevalent with distortion.
1. Your guitar strings are discolored and are gross to touch.  Plain strings should be silver are now black from dirt, grease and rust. It's gross!

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Using the same strings for months is the same thing as wearing the same underwear for months.  Yeah you can do it if you really want, but you may become the stinky kid in class.  And no one wants to be the stinky kid in class.  Hygiene is important for you just like it is for your guitar.  New strings will bring back that sparkly tone and silky feel that made you buy the guitar in the first place.  New strings are cheap plus you can pay our tech to change them and he will clean and inspect the guitar at no additional cost!
FAQ:
Is okay to keep the guitar in a slightly damp atmosphere?
If the guitar is kept out of it's case in a damp room the strings will soon get spots of rust, they are likely to need to be changed sooner rather than later. Buy a dehumidifier if necessary.
How do I know I know they are dirty?
If they feel rough when you run your finger up the length of the string then they could be on their way out.
What is the cost of strings and labor?
Strings are normally between $6-$15 depending on quality and features.  Our labor is between $20-$30 depending on if you are a student of NWG and the type of guitar being restrung (students get discounts on everything).
Can I do it myself?
Yes! However it is not as easy as it looks.  If done incorrectly the strings will slip out of tune or take a long time to settle into position.  Depending on our techs schedule, most of the time you buy a re-string he will show you how to do it as long as you ask.

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  • @NWGuitarsWA
  • Info
    • Programs
    • Bulletin Board
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Social Media Feeds
    • About
  • Product
    • Gift Ideas
    • NWG Brand
    • Acoustic >
      • Breedlove
      • Gretsch
      • Kremona
      • Larrivee
      • McPherson
      • Ortega
      • Rainsong
      • Yamaha
      • Small/Travel guitars
      • Used & Close-Out Acoustics
    • Electric >
      • Tom Anderson
      • G&L
      • Gretsch
      • Jackson
      • Mongrel/Freeman
      • R&B USA
      • SeventySeven
      • Schecter
      • Sterling
      • Walla Walla
      • Custom and Pre-owned
    • Bass >
      • G&L
      • Gretsch
      • Jackson
      • Schecter
      • Spector
      • Sterling
      • Travel Bass & One-Offs
      • Used Bass Guitar
    • Ukulele >
      • Flight
      • Gretsch
      • Journey
      • Kala
      • Collectables
    • Amps >
      • Acoustic Guitar Amps
      • Bass Amps >
        • Ashdown
      • Guitar Amps >
        • Blackstar
        • Marshall
        • Vox
      • Used Amps
    • Resonators/ Lap steel/Banjo
    • Pedals & Accessories >
      • Chorus
      • Compressor
      • Delay
      • Distortion/Fuzz/Overdrive/Boost
      • Looper
      • Phaser
      • Reverb
      • Wah-Wah
      • Misc.
  • Music School
    • Teachers >
      • Bernadette Bascom
      • Daniel Christopherson
      • E Pruitt
      • James Fain
      • Kevin Fallon
      • Mark Riley
      • Mike Mattingly
      • Phil Hansen
      • Sam Vierra
      • Sean Fallon
    • NWG Scholarship >
      • Selection Process
      • Official Rules
      • Scholarship Sign Up
  • Repair
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