D'Adarrio Strings

[Ascension]

Re: D'Adarrio Strings

It's possible you somehow got a set of the counterfeit ones. I've heard this is an issue with them.

My thought also as have used them for years and never seen that issue.

[TinPan]

Re: D'Adarrio Strings

I don’t know exactly why either, but some sets will leave your fingers black when new. The set I put on the Jaguar did it, but the red tele did not.

I get my strings direct from D’Addario so they are not counterfeit. Those were coming from some Amazon dealers I believe

I get these from Strings & Beyond, I have a custom blend I order from "single strings" 09, 10.5, 015, 24w, 34w, 44w. Strings & Beyond get them direct from D'Addario.

[ehdwuld]

Re: D'Adarrio Strings

I have them on everything for years
Only the cheaper sets I've tried do this

Another vote for counterfeiting

[Ayrton]

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Sheesh, read people...strings that come directly from the manufacturer are not counterfeit. I did some looking into it and as I suspected it is corrosion. I don't go through 11s very often, so it makes sense that the set I put on the Jag is older. I use 10s on all my 25.5" guitars so I never have them sit around for too long.

[PFDarkside]

Re: D'Adarrio Strings

Sheesh, read people...strings that come directly from the manufacturer are not counterfeit. I did some looking into it and as I suspected it is corrosion. I don't go through 11s very often, so it makes sense that the set I put on the Jag is older. I use 10s on all my 25.5" guitars so I never have them sit around for too long.

How often are you restringing each guitar?

[Ayrton]

Re: D'Adarrio Strings

Depends... some guitars have been in the case for years. Others get new strings every month.

I try to keep strings dry by sealing them in a tub. However, I am pretty sure the set I put on the Jag came from a box that was older.

[TinPan]

Re: D'Adarrio Strings

Depends... some guitars have been in the case for years. Others get new strings every month.

I try to keep strings dry by sealing them in a tub. However, I am pretty sure the set I put on the Jag came from a box that was older.

The ones I get from strings & beyond each string comes in a sealed plastic package there should be no corrosion, However because of the holidays there has be a lul in gig's and even rehearsals so the strings indeed have been sitting around a while, I think I ordered them back in July... so yeah corrosion makes a lot of sense.

[metalchurch79]

Re: D'Adarrio Strings

I use d'addarios exclusively and since a recent move most of my guitar's strings flash rusted because it rained and there was an open window... That in turn made my fingers black from the corrosion and I guess the nickel plating wearing off as well...


My case was user error and aside from that Ive never encountered a problem with them. I also agree that string counter fitting wouldn't be very lucrative and I don't see it being an epidemic or a current concern... As always it's best to research your supplier and the product prior to purchasing.. Its also best to keep your hands clean and your strings dry.