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Old 08-04-2011, 06:40 PM
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fuzz on elixir bass strings? :S

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I were playing my bass at band practice today and I noticed that there were some kind of wirey fuzz or whatever coming off it.

any idea what this could be?
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Old 08-04-2011, 08:06 PM
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They're coated strings and it's the coating coming off.
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Old 08-04-2011, 09:20 PM
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elixers unlike dr neons and such have fuzzy outerwrap that wear and becomes frazzled and furry.
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Old 08-04-2011, 09:43 PM
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I like the feel on my fingers lol!

That's the nano web that is unraveling, the guitar strings do the same thing.
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Old 08-05-2011, 06:15 AM
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ah right fairenough haha its not really effected my tone yet just looks weird
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Old 08-05-2011, 06:16 AM
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this is the first time I've used elixirs and I feel a dumb ass for posting this thread lmao!
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