Horrible String Corrosion

[Uncle Istvan]

Hello all. I just changed my strings this morning, and after an hour and a half long band practice, my strings were already turning brown! I wipe them down after every playing session, but this was just after a relativly short amount of playing time. Can anyone suggest a brand of strings that don't corrode this fast (I'm playing with EB SuperSlinkys) or maybe a lubricant or SOMETHING to help me out? Thanks

[John O'Carroll]

I seem to be having the same problem with the EB regular slinkys. Never used to happen before the last two sets I've used. I wonder if there was a recent change in material or method that has negatively impacted what used to be (at least in my experience) the best strings in their price range. I bought these last few sets at a Guitar Center; I'm going back to my neighborhood music store, get a couple of sets and see if there is a difference. Anybody else notice this problem recently ?

[JoeyLibby]

uhm, no, I use fender Super 250 bullets... they take about a month of heavy use before they get black marks on em.

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[robrules]

I use Fender Super 250 and they seem to work real well.

[jake sommers]

fender bullet strings are so awesome especially if you use just a standard tremolo.

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[JoeyLibby]

Super 250's all the way http://www.guitarforums.com/gtubb/smile.gif

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[JoeyLibby]

I just put a brand new set of Fender bullets on my guitar, man they sound good, first time ive used the bullets.

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[Luke]

It's weird that most of you said that you like the fender strings.

In my experience, they have worn out in a few days.
My dad always wondered why I kept changing my strings after only TWO days.

Every frikkin time I put'em on they would just go to crap.

I play D'Addario now, and will never play the fender's again.

[This message has been edited by Luke (edited 08-02-2000).]

[Fender1165]

I'm a heavy D'Addario user too but whenever I can round up enough money I get a set of Elixer strings. They're the best kind out there. They don't corrode until you've used them heavily for many months. They're coated with a special sealant.
I used to break strings almost daily when I started but then I switched to D'Addario and that changed. I have only tried Fender's strings a few times and I dont think they are all that great... plus they are more costly than D'Addario. I'd recommend D'Addario strings to people who have corrosion problems and if you can afford it, try Elixer strings. You won't be disappointed. Thats all I have to say, just thought I'd give my opinion :-)

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-ejd

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[loner92]

I played a guitar with elixers today, my friend has had them on his guitar for about a month and they still feel and sound good. They feel like they always have a ton of GHS fast fret on them. I'm going to try a set on my Kramer soon.

[Kevin Taylor]

How come nobody uses Dean Markleys? I thought they were supposed to be one of the better brands.

[Luke]

I used to play D.M.'s only.

But then I noticed that they were a little to loose feeling for my taste.

The D'addario's are stiffer to me and thats why I play them.

[loner92]

Dean Markley Blue Steels are what I have on my Kramer now, they're really good, but not as good as elixers.

[Jon68]

I don't have problems with string corrosion, but I noticed that when I loaned my acoustic (using 80/20 bronze strings) to a friend, the strings were corroded due to the acids/chemicals in his hands. You might try using strings with a different metal composition - Fender and Ernie Ball both make Stainless Steel strings. The Elixer strings are also supposed to be good and last a long time due to the polymer coating, but they are pretty expensive.

[Fender1165]

Elixers are the best, there's nothing better on the market right now.

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-ejd

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