M o re Things to Av o i d .
When using a shoulder strap for a standing playing position, check
that all contact points and strap fasteners are secure.
Avoid sharp blows to any part of your instrument. Be particularly alert to possible blows
to the back of the headstock, machine heads (tuners) and in the neck heel are a .
Should major adjustments become necessary, contact your local authorized Gibson
dealer or service center.
S t r i n g s .
F resh strings are a vital part of that “new instrument” sound. When strings
begin to go dead, a guitar loses its edge, and as the strings undergo further wear and
tear they go “dead.” Your Gibson will sound its best with new strings.
How often should you change strings? That depends on how much you play your gui-
t a r, how hard you play and also on your individual body chemistry. Some pro f e s s i o n a l
musicians change strings before every show in order to maintain the brightest edge on
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