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Originally Posted by cire113  Ok this is a big problem let me explain.. My strings always create friction with my hands and fingers... even if i switch to new strings...
Its like if i slide down the string there is alot of friction ... I just put on brand new strings and this is still happening.. It affects my left hand fretting but even more it affects my right hand plucking... I cannot pluck fast cause of this "sticking" and friction i get
This problem really hurts the speed of my playing.. its like my fingers stick to the strings instead of glide easily...
Its worse with flatwound strings than with round.... but personally i just switched to flats and notice my fingers stick more  |
I had exactly the same problem. Same with flatwounds. I think some people call it "grippy" strings rather then sticky; it's probably more accurate too. Here are some of my observations:
* Get used to it (seriously, it will go eventually). I can play flatwounds no worries now.
* Don't use Fast Fret or any other string lubricants. It made it worse for me.
* The "grippiness" is worse in air-conditioned environment (but that's sometimes hard to avoid)
* Stainless steel roundowunds are more "grippy" than nickel, so try using nickel if you prefer roundwounds. Also try different brands, they do differ. As for stainless steel strings I found DR strings best (got quite glidy after very short period, while still zingy). The most "grippy" ones were Rotosound.
* LaBella flats (Jamerson set) seemed the least grippy as far as flats were concerned. Rotosound flats were the worst.
* You can use some "nose grease". Works perfectly, but it's gross and ruins the strings quickly.
Hope this helps
MP
PS.
Disclaimer: When I said "best" and "worst" I didn't mean the quality of strings but their susceptability to "grippiness" issue. Some of them are awesome strings tone-wise.
