disappointed with Cleartone

[nognow]

I have been using Elixirs for years now and finally,after hearing much hype, decided to give Cleartones a shot.
but they started rusting in about a week. after two weeks they became completely rusted and "tone dead"

has anyone had a similar experience or am I doing something wrong?

 

[Fonzie]

Re: disappointed with Cleartone

I have been using Elixirs for years now and finally,after hearing much hype, decided to give Cleartones a shot.
but they started rusting in about a week. after two weeks they became completely rusted and "tone dead"

has anyone had a similar experience or am I doing something wrong?

Interesting. I've never used 'em. Yeah I've heard of the hype for them man, they sure do get a lot of praise. I've used Ernieball regular 10s since I started playing, every other string brand I've tried has broken way faster.

 

[JeffB]

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Cleartone electric strings are nothing special. I've tried a few sets. Stiff. Harsh. Don't last much longer than non-coated strings.

My understanding is their acoustic strings are much better.

 

[nognow]

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Cleartone electric strings are nothing special. I've tried a few sets. Stiff. Harsh. Don't last much longer than non-coated strings.

My understanding is their acoustic strings are much better.

I had em on my acoustic...
they are slightly louder as advertised. however, they have a weird blingy-shimmery-metallic brightness to them that is not too pleasant and is diffidently noticeable ESPECIALLY when recording.

 

[Jackson Distortion]

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Yeah, they don't last long. I can confirm with the OP.

 

[Boogie Bill]

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I quit using Elixir Nanos after they came on my Taylor 710CE. The D'Addario Phosphor Bronze J-Series and EXPs sounded so much better. The Elixirs broke--they have more tension than the D'Addarios, and were harder to play. And they lasted longer...I played a set of EXP strings off and on for six months, and they held their tone and tuning...even with big divots worn into the strings from fretwear.

Martin was using the Cleartone technology for their SP Lifetime strings, but has switched to a proprietary treatment, and I think for the better. Have to try a couple more sets to see how they compare to the EXP.

But on the electrics, I don't think the cost/benefit of coated strings makes them worth my while, especially with my cleaning regimen.

Bill

 

[JeffB]

Re: disappointed with Cleartone

I had em on my acoustic...
they are slightly louder as advertised. however, they have a weird blingy-shimmery-metallic brightness to them that is not too pleasant and is diffidently noticeable ESPECIALLY when recording.

Then my understanding is completely incorrect. The Acoustic ones sound like $^&T too

 

[treyhaislip]

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I quit using Elixir Nanos after they came on my Taylor 710CE. The D'Addario Phosphor Bronze J-Series and EXPs sounded so much better. The Elixirs broke--they have more tension than the D'Addarios, and were harder to play. And they lasted longer...I played a set of EXP strings off and on for six months, and they held their tone and tuning...even with big divots worn into the strings from fretwear.

Martin was using the Cleartone technology for their SP Lifetime strings, but has switched to a proprietary treatment, and I think for the better. Have to try a couple more sets to see how they compare to the EXP.

But on the electrics, I don't think the cost/benefit of coated strings makes them worth my while, especially with my cleaning regimen.

Bill

I switched from Elixirs to D'Addario Phosphor Bronze and couldn't be happier.

My father taught me to always wipe down the guitar (including strings) before putting in the case....that's why his guitars always looked newer and strings lasted longer than the other guitar players he played with.

Proper maintenance goes a long way.

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: disappointed with Cleartone

Interesting. I've never used 'em. Yeah I've heard of the hype for them man, they sure do get a lot of praise. I've used Ernieball regular 10s since I started playing, every other string brand I've tried has broken way faster.

And that's interesting to me, because every set of EB's I've played break within a week. I really liked the Cobalt 7 string set that I played but it just didn't last.

 

[nognow]

Re: disappointed with Cleartone

I quit using Elixir Nanos after they came on my Taylor 710CE. The D'Addario Phosphor Bronze J-Series and EXPs sounded so much better. The Elixirs broke--they have more tension than the D'Addarios, and were harder to play. And they lasted longer...I played a set of EXP strings off and on for six months, and they held their tone and tuning...even with big divots worn into the strings from fretwear.

Martin was using the Cleartone technology for their SP Lifetime strings, but has switched to a proprietary treatment, and I think for the better. Have to try a couple more sets to see how they compare to the EXP.

But on the electrics, I don't think the cost/benefit of coated strings makes them worth my while, especially with my cleaning regimen.

Bill

I switched from Elixirs to D'Addario Phosphor Bronze and couldn't be happier.

My father taught me to always wipe down the guitar (including strings) before putting in the case....that's why his guitars always looked newer and strings lasted longer than the other guitar players he played with.

Proper maintenance goes a long way.

interesting.oddly, I stopped using Daddarios because they broke extremely often. my only experience with EXP's is with the nylon ones, they lasted just as long as uncoated...
I did a quick google search and a lot of people report the same problem...
I always wipe my strings after I'm done playing (which extends the life of uncoated strings to about a two weeks, and like 3 months for elixirs)...
my personal favs for tone are Dunlops. ALWAYS record exclusively with Dunlops. but I'm studying at a music school and play like 6-8 hours every day, so uncoated strings last a few days at most. therefore, Elixers nanos are the best compromise for everyday use...

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

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Not my market,but Thanx for the head's up!

:wave:

 

[NecroPolo]

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And that's interesting to me, because every set of EB's I've played break within a week.

interesting.oddly, I stopped using Daddarios because they broke extremely often.

I think we are all small chemical factories with pretty different coating on our manipulators and even more different bio-electro-magnetic generators. They all affect the strings as they are directly connected. I make EBs worn in a couple of days. I break both Elixirs and Cleartones within a week. On the same guitars D'Adds last for months without problems and I think I never broke the cheap-ish sets of Rotosounds (I prefer them on one of the guitars). I tried everything available but except for these two, they all broke or became too worn in a short period of time. I guess, D'Adds and Rotos are just the best me-resistant. Other stuff works for others so I try not to create a general rule out of that.

 

[nognow]

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I think we are all small chemical factories with pretty different coating on our manipulators and even more different bio-electro-magnetic generators. They all affect the strings as they are directly connected. I make EBs worn in a couple of days. I break both Elixirs and Cleartones within a week. On the same guitars D'Adds last for months without problems and I think I never broke the cheap-ish sets of Rotosounds (I prefer them on one of the guitars). I tried everything available but except for these two, they all broke or became too worn in a short period of time. I guess, D'Adds and Rotos are just the best me-resistant. Other stuff works for others so I try not to create a general rule out of that.

100% true. your body, your environment,tempreture...affect string life.
I live in a VERY humid area so the coating really saves the strings for me. as you said, regular strings might last a lifetime for other people. but the humidly just kills them in my area. I can even feel the moisture on my strings when I start playing (even if I haven't play them at all. just changed strings and left the guitar for a day)

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: disappointed with Cleartone

I think we are all small chemical factories with pretty different coating on our manipulators and even more different bio-electro-magnetic generators. They all affect the strings as they are directly connected. I make EBs worn in a couple of days. I break both Elixirs and Cleartones within a week. On the same guitars D'Adds last for months without problems and I think I never broke the cheap-ish sets of Rotosounds (I prefer them on one of the guitars). I tried everything available but except for these two, they all broke or became too worn in a short period of time. I guess, D'Adds and Rotos are just the best me-resistant. Other stuff works for others so I try not to create a general rule out of that.

That makes sense. And each company is likely to have their own blend of metals for what they perceive to be the best string. I guess Dunlops are just the most me-resistant. I'm loving their Super Bright 7 string hybrid set.

 

[kramersteen]

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Fart coat the strings first.

 

[beaubrummels]

Re: disappointed with Cleartone

Rather than clean the guitar after playing, I clean my hands and skin before playing. I use whatever strings sound good on a particular guitar, I gig almost weekly, play lead and bend the hell out of strings for hours, replace strings after 3-4 gigs and I haven't broken a string playing live in years. But I'm less of a 'chemical factory' and don't sweat all over everything. I'll also wear a shirt with soft long sleeves to protect the guitar, no jeans with rivets or belt with heavy buckle, and keep a towel handy between songs.

 

[NecroPolo]

Re: disappointed with Cleartone

I can even feel the moisture on my strings when I start playing (even if I haven't play them at all. just changed strings and left the guitar for a day)

Man that's killer. I live in a relatively dry place but a couple of years ago due to constant raining during the summer, everything around me (including myself) started to develop various issues because of moisture.

That makes sense. And each company is likely to have their own blend of metals for what they perceive to be the best string.

Sure thing. Diversity makes the world go round and enjoyable.

Fart coat the strings first.

#1 thing, every morning. Dog and cat run out cryin'.

I'll also wear a shirt with soft long sleeves to protect the guitar (...)

Great call on that. Unfortunately I needed 2 decades to realise that longsleeves is the way to go during a live show but now'days I can't imagine a gig wearing anything else.