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Guitar Strings for sweaty hands
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Posted 9 months ago This is a weird question for an LE forum so I put it in here. I just got a guiter - first time with one. My body chemistry is so acidic that the strings are already showing corosion. My little sis has been playing for years and she recomended I get some GBH Nickle Rockers when these ones go out. I've also seen "Elixir" brand strings with a plastic coating they call "nanoweb" which is supposed to help the problem. Any recomendations? I'm thinking about wiping the strings lightly with some Gunzilla on a little patch after each practice. All advise is welcome. Thanks a bunch. People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell |
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| Posted 9 months ago try and keep your strings as free from any material as possible. wipe them down frequenlty, and maybe a little rubbing alcohol to break the oily stuff that accumulates. Strings usually go dead from accumulation of sweat, oil from hands etc. In honor of 58,044 brothers who never returned from Viet Nam
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| Posted 9 months ago I have used the Elixir strings for about two years now and they are nice strings to work with. I would recommend trying them! "If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking."
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| Posted 8 months ago Thanks to both of you. I think I'll get some Elixirs. These strings are starting to look like they've got liver spots. They are also starting to get a little loose, meaning that they are vibrating further... They're still basically in tune but they sound kind of woofy, if you know what I mean. Is this normal after only a few weeks practice or did I just get some cheap strings on my starter guitar? I hope I don't sound like a dumbass, but I'm a newbie, so oh well. People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell |
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| Posted 8 months ago The more you use the guitar the looser the strings will become, and the constant retightening puts a lot of strain on the strings (even the more expensive ones). Not to mention the build up of oils, sweat and grease from your fingers, and the constant wear and tear from all of the pushing and pulling that you do to the strings while playing. On average I switch out strings every 4-6 weeks (but then my guitars get a lot of use), depending on how they sound (just a personal preference, you can certainly keep them on the guitar for much longer) it helps to keep the sound clean and crisp! Have fun with your guitar! I can sit in my basement for hours just playing Blues riffs to relax. I love it! "If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking."
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| Posted 8 months ago you can try labella silk and steel, they are a bit folkie but sound good, Im guessing you have steel strings?? In honor of 58,044 brothers who never returned from Viet Nam
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| Posted 8 months ago Yep, steel strings. I don't know what kind they are. I'm getting where I'm pushing and pulling the strings a LOT more along the neck and the strings are definately changing. But so far they are holding up. At this rate I'll probably swap them in a week or two. Retleo - I mainly use it to relax also. I'm really starting to enjoy it. And I'm getting the callouses to proove it too. :) Thanks again for posting. I kinda' expected this little thread do go away pretty quick. Ya'all stay safe. People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell |
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| Posted 8 months ago I like the Elixirs. The coating is actually Gore-Tex, but there are getting to be several other brands that are using polymer coatings. Check out www.juststrings.com if you have several guitars or change strings often. Also, you can see what's out there and browse at you convenience rather that putting up with an anxious sales person hovering over you. Personally, I like the polyweb Elixirs over the nanoweb as they seem to silence the squeaks when I slide on the wound strings. Doesn't matter so much on an electric, but it m akes a real difference on an acoustic. The only guitar I don't use Elixirs on is my Telecaster where I find that Dean Markley Blue Steel LTHB's give me great tone. Go out today and preach the gospel, and if you must, use words. St. Francis of Assisi |
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| Posted 8 months ago Thanks CCSO, I'll check that out. People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell |
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| Posted about 1 month ago elixrs are best but they are expensive I just use ernie balls super slinkys and wipe them after I play they normally last a month or so and I play alot. What kind of guitar do you have? |
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| Posted 26 days ago Ernie Ball Super Slinky are my strings. |
