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ppuig
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03/15/2003 4:30 pm
My hands sweat produce a reaction in contact with the guitar strings that difficult my playing and rust the strings. I've tried fast fret, washing my hands, wipe the strings and everything. My I suffer from allergia to the metals? what can I do? does anybody have the same or simmilar problem? It seems that my fingers get gummed to the strings and can't run.
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Dr_simon
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03/15/2003 4:52 pm
Do you come out in a rash any where else or even get flu like symptoms or itchiness after playing the guitar ?

I would be very surprised if you were having an allergic reaction to the metals in your guitar strings. However if you really want to know, go see a GP.

Id keep using fast fret and just keep on going. I think this is a problem that will either disappear in time or you will just have to live with !

You can also get Teflon (?) coated guitar string, which may help. They sound a little different from regular strings however they may be worth a try.

Check out:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=030315085025012217250242461215/search/g=strings?q=coated+string
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03/16/2003 5:09 pm
I heard about people beeing alergic to "Nickel" in particular ... I've never heard about that from guitarist anyway , but I think you can look for another type of strings from other material that's ok with ya.

Consult a physician and make some tests first .

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Polera
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03/16/2003 6:24 pm
Could be exercise induce antiphalatic response, only in your hands :). Just kidding, thats a systemic response more so.
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03/16/2003 6:28 pm
I sweat alot when playing and my strings get rusty quick. I usually try to turn the heat down in the basement. Keep a clean rag or washcloth nearby and wipe the strings and your hands whenever possible.
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03/20/2003 11:32 am
Originally posted by Polera
Could be exercise induce antiphalatic response, only in your hands :). Just kidding, thats a systemic response more so.

What do you mean?
is there any solution?

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03/20/2003 3:02 pm
I don't think you are allergic to the strings, I think the strings are allergic to you, you may be a tad acidic, how often are you changing strings? How humid is the climate where you live? I spent a summer in northern Alabama and saw rust appear on bare metal in less than 15 minutes, if it's not you, it may be your enviroment........
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