No strings attached...
I haven't played guitar in a few weeks. The last time, one string had popped. It was high E and I only had a spare B string so I put it on. I know it was too tight and wouldn't stay in tune, so that was only temporary. We were away from the house 3 days and now 2 more strings have popped. If this keeps up, I'll have no strings attached!Actually, the guitar may be too loud for the condo and I'm thinking of packing it with foam or getting one that's only semi-hollow body... very quiet.
The good news is there's a music store 2 miles away!
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That headliner is as misleading as me needing another One Night Stand ~
I never had a problem with string breakage on my acoustic guitars, mostly because I prefer to fingerpick (I guess), rather than strum. I manage to maintain my volume level in the same manner.
People will usually let you know if you're disturbing them. If they like your music, they'll quietly listen, or even drop a quick compliment on you in the hall. If they DON'T like it, the local Law could possibly pay you a visit (or you might receive a couple of cranky calls). You don't sound like THAT type of musician!
Since I recently upgraded from a cheap instrument to a Martin, I find that my dynamic range has increased (That is, the highs are clearer and somewhat louder), so I can upgrade from thin strings to mediums (thus minimizing string breakage, I hope!) and adding some body to the music. (I just wish I would've shopped a little more carefully...!
Must be nice having a music store within walking distance. I can get to the discount place after a 30 minute bus ride, or to Guitar Center after an hour ride, TWO busses, and a transfer!
But, in this case I do.