strings

[JasonMalmsteen]

hey , my strings seem to be rusting real fast after i buy new ones :S i wash my hands 110% b4 i play guitar and wipe the strings after.. any suggestions on how to keep my strings from rusting too fast?

[jaxadam]

I've noticed that, too. I would love to know the answer to this as well.

I'll string a guitar, and then it seems like a few weeks later, they look rusty. I've only noticed this a handful of times. Some guitars I'll string up, and they'll stay nice and bright forever.

[ibanezcollector]

rusting or oxidizing.. You may have very acidic skin oils.. My friends like that.. He kills watches they just get funky..

Maybe try coated strings.

[JasonMalmsteen]

coated strings are common and wont hinder my playing/ tone right? - thanks

[jaxadam]

I've never really had these issues, but every once in a while, I'll notice the strings get rusty pretty quick. I'm not a very sweaty or acidic type of guy, either.

[LonePhantom]

maybe try the stainless steel strings like the GHS stainless steel boomers???

[RSVampire]

WARNING: If you use stainless steel strings you will wear your frets out very quickly

that said... try some coated Elixer strings that should solve your problem.

[crevis]

Wipe them after playing with a rag with some lem oil or wd40 (if you dont mind the smell) on it.

[Shredder87]

Yes, wipe down your strings every time after you've finished playing, that will help.

Or change them more often...

[wildrat666]

try elixir , you won t be disappointed.
i don t have this problem but my fiend has it and switched to elixir.
miraclestrings

[madpickin03]

Get a dehumidifier or the meter thingy, make sure your room isnt too humid.