Can coated guitar strings damage frets?
[2009-08-24 11:30:02]

Q: I use coated electric guitar strings, have been for a few years. When I took my guitar in to get it worked on, the technician told me that i that coated strings were wearing out the frets and if I continued to use coated strings I would need a fret change

A: that's the silliest thing I've ever heard
the coating is softer than the string or the fret

use any string that you want to, and find a new guitar tech
you are right and he's a fool

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Should I get d'addario coated guitar strings or regular strings?
[2008-11-18 20:31:50]
guitar5

I have a 2-3 year old acoustic guitar and I usually use regular extra light d'addario strings. They sound great but they get pretty rusty and old after one month. I was thinking about getting coated ones but I'm just worried that their sound won't be


I use coated strings all the time although I like Elixir strings. I find they are very slightly muted in comparison to the equivalent uncoated string but I still prefer them since they last a long time, never oxidize, and eliminate finger squeak.

Elixir 3 Set Pro Pack Nanoweb Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic ...

Providing a rich, expressive tone, Phosphor Bronze Elixir Strings extend the "sweet spot" of phosphor bronze tone for the entire life of the string. The new Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze strings give a nice sound with a solid bass background.

D'Addario EXP Coated Strings for electric Guitars

We have 100's of electric guitars, bass guitars and acoustic guitars for sale, and accessories including strings, straps, capos, spare parts and more. We have something for everyone,from beginners needing a cheap guitar kit (which includes a guitar,amplifier and accessories) to experienced players after a top quality brand guitar or effect pedal.

Elixir 3 Set Pro Pack Nanoweb Coated Electric Guitar Strings Super ...

The coating protects the winding from the elements that can make your strings go dead so you don't have to replace your strings as often as uncoated strings. The NanoWeb coating feels like traditional uncoated strings and produces the bright tones and punch of uncoated strings.

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How to Cleaning Coated Guitar strings?
[2009-12-12 17:42:08]
guitar3

I was just wondering if i clean my coated strings will it take off the protective coating on it?


1) Take a moist microfiber cloth
2) Rub it over your strings
3) You should be fine

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What coated acoustic guitar strings to you prefer?
[2009-11-29 09:10:59]
guitar2

I have a Fender DG22sce in Bubinga and I need help choosing coated strings for it. I have used Elixir Polywebs (both 10s and 12s) and D'addarios (12s). The problem is that I tend to break the Elixirs (especially the 12s) and I don't think that the tone


i use: Alchemy, Dean Markley strings. i have had the same heavy gauge (i forget what the actual gauge is cause i haven't had to replace them in so long) ones on for a year of constant hard playing. they still sound like new. i had some elixir

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D'addario now make coated electric guitar strings.
Through their advanced EXP Coated Technology, they have perfected the art and science of coated string-making to deliver extended play strings that sound

Guild F-47R Review
Guild F-47R Review D'Addario EXP17 coated phosphor-bronze strings. Made in USA. May not have enough high-end bite for some fingerstylists. Though Guild Guitars is not yet 60

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Acoustic guitar owner's manual
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The acoustic guitar guide, everything you need to know to buy and maintain a new or used guitar
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Coated Strings Elixir brand strings, a division of the WL Gore company that brings us Gore-Tex, sells bronze strings coated with its PolyWeb material. ...

The Rough Guide to Guitar
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Coated strings Some makers have made specific efforts to extend the ... Acoustic string gauges Given that your acoustic guitar carries strings of a decent ...