I'm new to tenors -- new to guitar in general -- and I'm running into trouble with the A-string breaking. It's been four in under three weeks.
I'm playing a Martin tenor from the mid-1970s tuned CGDA. It's 23" nut to bridge, and it has 20 frets. I've been using 09 gauge strings, mostly Ernie Ball (because that's what my local store carries).
The first one broke at the tuning peg. The next three have been at the bridge or, possibly in one case, nearer to the sound hole.
I'd be grateful for any advice about what to do. Is it possible the bridge needs to be cleaned or lubricated? If so, what would I tell my local guys who are friendly and seem good but who have little specific experience with tenors. Am I using the wrong strings? Would that be wrong gauge or wrong brand?
I hope I'm not repeating an earlier discussion. I've seen some forums touching on similar topics, but I couldn't find anything that was an exact fit.
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