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Originally Posted by 東京親父ギャグ研究所
I like the strings on my guitar to be so old that they sound like they're made of wood. I can't stand the bright brassy sound of new strings.
Gut strings are a different story, of course.
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I agree with cha' there. The older the better to me in most cases but I don't like if they start to stink. That's when I change them. Ya' know, when they start to smell like old rusty keys? I love when they sound warm and full instead of bright and brittle. Brand new strings are so brittle and harsh. It doesn't help that I'm playing on really hot ass pick-ups.
I agree with "nicfit"'s point about new strings vs. messing w/ tone. This works too, and is important when you need sustain. ya can't expect to hold strong notes with older strings, but as they get older, the brightness tapers off and the strings sound fuller (a'la full of your finger grime).