On average restringing your guitar after every 200 hours of playing is a good guide. Regular restringing will help you keep the quality of your tone. It can also help against breaking a string. If you play your guitar for several hours daily, you’ll need to replace your strings much sooner than someone who only plays a few hours a week.
Get the right strings for your guitar: Electric guitar strings are made from metals and alloys like steel or nickel that work with magnetic pickups. Acoustic guitar strings are made from materials that such as bronze, brass, or nylon.
Make sure you have the correct gauge string: String gauge refers to how thick or thin a string is. Lighter gauge strings are bright and easy to play. Heavier strings can be more difficult, but offer more volume and sustain. The gauge you choose depends on your comfort level as well as the sound you’re looking for. It can be a personal preference and there really is no right or wrong.
