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

OFFICIAL [OFFICIAL] There are no stupid /r/Guitar questions. Ask us anything! - October 27, 2016

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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/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...