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Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Topic started by: Craig on June 06, 2017, 05:15:26 AM
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My daughter has fingers that turn strings into horrible black corroded things in no time.
At the weekend we went to the local store and she decided that she wants a 150 12 string for her forthcoming 18th birthday!
So far she's destroyed every type of string I've tried and I only let her play on my GS mini nowadays.
Has anyone else got the same problem?
Craig
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Yes, a playing buddy of mine had that very problem years back. No lasting solution I can think of, sorry.
You had mentioned that you tried every string out there, but have you tried Elixir's polywebs? The tone is a bit darker than nanos, but the coating is considerably thicker. Not a perfect solution but may buy her more playing time per set.
Edward
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I don't think that I have Edward, I know I've tried nanos on hers but I'll get a set for next time.
Craig
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Pick up some string cleaner (I use Dunlop 65) and be sure to clean the strings after every playing session.
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Yes I'll try that too Flashdharma, I do tell her to wipe them down every time but whether she does is another matter.
Craig
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Elixers help me
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Thanks for all your suggestions,
I went to a local shop to get some Elixr Polywebs but they didn't have any so I ended up with a set of Martin Lifepans. I'll see how she gets on with those.
Craig
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Yes, by all means use Dunlop 65 frequently. Plus, using GHS Fast Fret at the beginning and end of each sessions has really worked for me.
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I never thoughtof using Fast Fret, I've got one around here somewhere.
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Another vote for spray string cleaner. I have a friend who applies it very liberally, almost to the point of soaking the fretboard and then mops it off with a clean cloth. Otherwise his strings get funky real quick.
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I've never had this problem but it's been hot in the UK and I've played a couple of gigs where I've got pretty sweaty. Both times I've got the guitar out of the case a day after and found the strings completely dead. I'm trying some nanoweb now which I don't usually like but hopefully will save me some money and time restringing.
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Hey Craig,
Elixir Polywebs aren't nearly as popular as their Nanos, so it doesn't surprise me that your local shop doesn't have them. Just go to stringsandbeyond and have a set shipped to your door (order more and you'll get free shipping ;) ). Great guys there ...give em a try :)
Edward