[HANASHIR:5649] Re: New Guitar Strings

[Andy Curry <acurry...>]

I've used these strings, and yes, they last longer, and yes, they are not
quite as brilliant as "naked" strings when new.  I still prefer Martin SP -
but I would probably change strings every 12 hours of playing time no
matter what brand I used.

Andy

At 02:37 PM 4/1/00 -0800, you wrote:
>I don't have any experience with Elixir strings myself, but I've been
>told that to some extent you "pay" for the extra longevity by a moderate
>dulling in the *initial* sound.  In other words, a fresh set of Elixirs
>will not be as bright as a fresh set of D'addarios or whatever.  This is
>understandable given the technology and may well be an acceptable
>tradeoff, particularly for those who play many hours a day or whose
>finger oils are particularly dulling to strings (or people who just hate
>cleaning strings after each playing).
>
>Would those who have experience comment on this tradeoff -- does it
>exist, and is it worth it?
>
>Joel
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Andy Curry
6016 Holmes St
Kansas City MO 64110-3034

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