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Elixirs question

Unread post by sbhanot » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:27 pm

I just got exilir strings, and the coating seems to be coming off on the part over the sound hole (obviously due to playing) - is there a good way to clean this off without hurting the strings? Thanks!
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Unread post by MattyTrane » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:28 pm

i havent experienced this in my time with elixirs..but it may matter are they nano or poly?
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Re: Elixirs question

Unread post by fatjack » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:30 pm

sbhanot wrote:I just got exilir strings, and the coating seems to be coming off on the part over the sound hole (obviously due to playing) - is there a good way to clean this off without hurting the strings? Thanks!
how about changing them :P
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Unread post by cave_cricket » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:39 pm

6StringSamurai wrote:i havent experienced this in my time with elixirs..but it may matter are they nano or poly?
i just tried the nanos and i really love them. they aren't as slick as the polyweb....i will continue to use these stings
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Unread post by gcom007 » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:40 pm

how about never using them again...they suck.

oh yeah, I'm supposed to say something about that being my opinion, so in my humble, yet correct opinion, elixirs suck.

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Unread post by MattyTrane » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:40 pm

That makes 3 elixir users...and nobody has seen this happen?
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Unread post by cave_cricket » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:41 pm

gcom007 wrote:how about never using them again...they suck.

oh yeah, I'm supposed to say something about that being my opinion, so in my humble, yet correct opinion, elixirs suck.

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i don't find they suck....buy what you want....
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Unread post by fatjack » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:45 pm

cave_cricket wrote:
6StringSamurai wrote:i havent experienced this in my time with elixirs..but it may matter are they nano or poly?
i just tried the nanos and i really love them. they aren't as slick as the polyweb....i will continue to use these stings
word up for nanos!
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Unread post by MattyTrane » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:46 pm

Yea, go nanos...ANyone else use martin SPs?
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Unread post by Pickles » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:52 pm

i love elixirs.... theyre great... never seen that happen though..
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Unread post by sbhanot » Mon Jul 21, 2003 5:19 pm

I mean, I really like them, and the lack of coating doesn't hurt the sound, but i just think it looks bad :-P Maybe just scrubbing them - I like Martin SP's a lot too - is the SP+ just like a longer lasting model or something?
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Unread post by Lying In My Grave » Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:19 pm

gcom007 wrote:how about never using them again...they suck.

oh yeah, I'm supposed to say something about that being my opinion, so in my humble, yet correct opinion, elixirs suck.

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Unread post by Speenis » Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:20 pm

I wouldn't worry about it. And yeah I know exactly what you're talking about. If anything it looks like you have been playing the shit out of the guitar which is a good thing IMO. Also if I remember correctly you can usually just notice the spots when looking down at the guitar, as you are playing for example. When looking at the strings head on, I don't think its as noticeable.
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Unread post by t41 » Mon Jul 21, 2003 7:33 pm

yeah, i have elixirs and i get the same appearance -- it doesn't really bother me though. i do plan on changing them pretty soon anyway, cause i think it's just an obvious sign of wear.
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