Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
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Dru Edwards
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Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
When I started playing 20 years ago I didn't like the feel of new strings. Now, I welcome them on my electric, although the Elixers on my Taylor acoustic needs a couple of days to warm up.
When I started playing 20 years ago I didn't like the feel of new strings. Now, I welcome them on my electric, although the Elixers on my Taylor acoustic needs a couple of days to warm up.
mrturtle_91
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Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
I much prefer the feel and sound of new strings. They just sound brighter and clearer, especially on cleans. They feel a lot nicer too, somewhat "slinkier".
I much prefer the feel and sound of new strings. They just sound brighter and clearer, especially on cleans. They feel a lot nicer too, somewhat "slinkier".
Binnerscot
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Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
I like them broken-in a just a bit. Its not the feel of new strings, its the slightly "too lively" sound of new strings that kind thows me off a bit. A couple hours of play time brings them to just right tone - they usually stay there until they break (if I keep them clean and dry)
I like them broken-in a just a bit. Its not the feel of new strings, its the slightly "too lively" sound of new strings that kind thows me off a bit. A couple hours of play time brings them to just right tone - they usually stay there until they break (if I keep them clean and dry)
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DLT
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Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
Satch,
For 25 years I used GHS. I found a few years back that they came out of the package with steel smut on them. It is a greasy substance used to keep steel from rusting. It also picks up dirt, in turn called smut. I wrote GHS about the problem and they did not bother to write me back.
I now use DiAddario strings. They are much better than GHS. Try a set and see!
Satch,
For 25 years I used GHS. I found a few years back that they came out of the package with steel smut on them. It is a greasy substance used to keep steel from rusting. It also picks up dirt, in turn called smut. I wrote GHS about the problem and they did not bother to write me back.
I now use DiAddario strings. They are much better than GHS. Try a set and see!
Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
I see I see...I was not aware
Satch,
For 25 years I used GHS. I found a few years back that they came out of the package with steel smut on them. It is a greasy substance used to keep steel from rusting. It also picks up dirt, in turn called smut. I wrote GHS about the problem and they did not bother to write me back.
I now use DiAddario strings. They are much better than GHS. Try a set and see!
I see I see...I was not aware
James Rock
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Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
Agreed I like string the best from just after a few hours onwards.
Petrovsk Mizinski
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Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
A slightly worn in string for me, from a few hours to the first week of playing them.
A slightly worn in string for me, from a few hours to the first week of playing them.
Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
I can't stand brand new strings. They sound so bright and horrible. I don't like overly dead strings either, but after a few days of playing where they've lost their edge but still play well is perfect.
New strings on an acoustic I really can't stand. I'll keep them on til they break. New ones are so annoying and brassy. ehhh...
I can't stand brand new strings. They sound so bright and horrible. I don't like overly dead strings either, but after a few days of playing where they've lost their edge but still play well is perfect.
New strings on an acoustic I really can't stand. I'll keep them on til they break. New ones are so annoying and brassy. ehhh...
Ayrton
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Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
Yep, just used enough to knock off the "brightness" is perfect.
(D'Addario)
Yep, just used enough to knock off the "brightness" is perfect.
(D'Addario)
Snake Aces
Singlecut Slut
Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
I love fresh DR strings, I love worn in DR strings. I love DR strings.
I love fresh DR strings, I love worn in DR strings. I love DR strings.
Iron Horse
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Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
I too don't like the over-the-top brightness of new strings, and I change only when the strings break (this is VERY rare) or 'til they don't keep in tune anymore.
I too don't like the over-the-top brightness of new strings, and I change only when the strings break (this is VERY rare) or 'til they don't keep in tune anymore.
Nothinglies
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Re: Anyone else not like the feel of new strings?
I love the sound of new strings. I use D'Addario strings and they are amazing no matter how worn they are.
I love the sound of new strings. I use D'Addario strings and they are amazing no matter how worn they are.
