Changing guitar strings is thought by many to be a no brainer. Not by me however. Neil describes the way I've changed them for years. It works I change strings this way. Every month or so, more often if I play often I will:

1. Loosen all the strings.

2. Cut all the strings off.

3. Clean (and oil with trumpet valve oil once a year) the finger board.

4. Restring with Martin Bronze Lights or Darco New Yorker lights.

5. Retune and play.

I have used Martins or Darco's for 25 years. They are consistant and dependable. I couldn't ask for more.

Don