problem with stainless steel stings

HMZ · #1 10-10-2006, 06:01 AM

Anyone else have a problem with stainless steel stings? I have been using ss string for the passed few years (DR, SIT, D’Addario) and found my fingers would bleed and my skin would dry out and peel. I really like the sound of ss strings but I figured I would try some nickels. I got used to the nickels and I no longer had the skin problems and I’m wondering if it was the coarseness of the strings or an allergic reaction to the stainless steel was to blame.

ElBajista · #2 10-10-2006, 06:33 AM

I've never heard of an allergy related to Stainless steel, so I would assume it's just due to the roughness of the strings. About the drying and peeling, I have no idea, that does sound like an allergic reaction.

A good idea might be to contact a dermatologist to see what might be the problem.

jasper383 · #3 10-10-2006, 06:37 AM

It's funny, lots of people have an allergy to nickel.

I have never heard of an allergic reaction to stainless steel.

My guess is it's the coarseness that is irritating your fingers. Use a good moisturizer when not around the bass.

HMZ · #4 10-10-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jasper383

It's funny, lots of people have an allergy to nickel.

I have never heard of an allergic reaction to stainless steel.

My guess is it's the coarseness that is irritating your fingers. Use a good moisturizer when not around the bass.

I did use moisturizers but it didn’t help. It would be so bad I would cut the sticky part of the Band-Aid and put it on my fingers so I could play.