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  Why Strings Wear Out — and How to Make Them Last Longer Every string player reaches the same quiet moment: the instrument is still in tune, technique feels fine — but the sound has lost its sparkle. The string hasn’t broken. It’s simply worn out. Strings don’t fail suddenly. They deteriorate slowly, for very practical reasons. 1. Constant Tension and Metal Fatigue All string instruments rely on metal strings held under continuous high tension . From the moment a string is fitted, it begins ageing. Over time: The metal core stretches microscopically Elasticity decreases The string vibrates less freely This is normal wear, not a fault — even in the most expensive strings. 2. Vibration and Playing Wear Every note flexes the string thousands of times. This repeated movement causes metal fatigue , especially in the core. As this builds up: Overtones disappear first The sound becomes dull or flat Response feels slower and less reliable A string can look fine...