The band forced me to change my strings - a bi-annual event for me, as new string sound too  tinny with slide guitar, althought I might take phil emannuels tip about seasoning new strings with a greasy hamburger as it oils the neck at the same time.... although after a few gigs the smell might get a bit much

cheers to luke at SGS for fixing me up! He's a wizard with guitar necks and effects boards. Check out SGS at Annandale Sydney if ya neeed help. http://www.sydneyguitarsetups.com/
Keep on Slidin'
Paul.