Yes of course strings can stay on a guitar for 30 years. Absolutely. They may sound like crap, but if they are not played the worst that can happen is they rust a bit. They probably will not break...but they will still sound like crap.
So "last forever" needs to be defined. "Last" as pieces of metal (in that they may not break), yes. Last as useable and tonally pleasant strings, no.
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guitars: 1978 Beneteau, 1999 Kronbauer, Yamaha LS-TA, Voyage Air OM
Celtic harps: 1994 Triplett Excelle, 1998 Triplett Avalon (the first ever made - Steve Triplett's personal prototype)
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