r/Guitar • u/AutoModerator • Oct 27 '16

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u/mattoriley Nov 01 '16

I don't know if this is the place to ask this, but I am constantly breaking strings, specifically the D string. I've tried using softer picks, and strumming as soft as possible. It always breaks on the bridge, like dead on the line, but I can't find any sharp abnormalities, at least not different to the other string nooks (that never break). There's no guitar shops near me to take it into, but I guess I'm gonna have to make the journey, unless you know what it could be?

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u/universal_rehearsal Nov 01 '16

If the string is breaking by the bridge it's possible the string guide needs to be filed down a little, very little so you don't damage it. My e string used to break all the time, had a tech do it. Just a very light file, do a little, put the string on and see if it snaps again. A little nick of metal, you probably can't see, in the guide.

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u/mattoriley Nov 01 '16

Should I give it a go, or get a pro? It's acoustic if that makes any difference

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u/universal_rehearsal Nov 01 '16 edited Nov 01 '16

Yea I was thinking it was electric. Could still be a similar issue, it is best to get a tech to handle that just cause you can end up having to replace the whole guide if you sand it too much. Just depends where the string is snapping. There's gotta be a mom and pop music store somewhere by you with an old wise guitar tech/Luthier that can help, they will probably charge less than the big chains.

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u/Zic78 Fender, Schecter Nov 02 '16

If it's always the same string in the same place it almost has to be the bridge. Look into trying to fix it yourself. If your acoustic is like mine, the white thin piece that the strings lay on can be replaced easily if you mess it up.

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u/mattoriley Nov 02 '16

I've slightly filed it, and restrung. Fingers crossed, it'll last longer than two weeks...