Rusting 6th string

JigRichards · #1 10-19-2009, 03:48 PM

I got a 6 string bass about a month ago. Just a few days ago I noticed that the 6th(C) string was rusting. Do they have any strings I can get that will let my 6th string last as long as the other five always do?

Meatrus · #2 10-20-2009, 08:16 AM

I would guess that would be a Nickel plated set you have, as stainless rarely rusts, so my advice would be to try a Stainless steel set of any make you can get.

ehque · #3 10-20-2009, 11:07 AM

My 6 strings don't rust.

For what it's worth, they are DR Highbeams.

Xavier Knox · #4 10-20-2009, 11:20 AM

In fact it would be your first string. Musicians count from the bottom up.....

CElton · #5 10-20-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JigRichards

I got a 6 string bass about a month ago. Just a few days ago I noticed that the 6th(C) string was rusting. Do they have any strings I can get that will let my 6th string last as long as the other five always do?

You're not using it enough. Get a 5 string...

Meatrus · #6 10-21-2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehque

My 6 strings don't rust.

For what it's worth, they are DR Highbeams.

I rest my case

Mine dont either, (also steel)

JigRichards · #7 10-21-2009, 07:35 PM

Thank you.
I'm not really sure what they are(they are the strings that came with bass)
I'll make sure to get some steel ones.
Oh and alsoI play on the C a good bit.
Mostly when I'm just fooling around.

millsbass5 · #8 10-21-2009, 07:51 PM

Apparently you are only playin' 5!!!!!j/k!!

NortyFiner · #9 10-21-2009, 08:53 PM

Sounds like a cheap set of strings from the shop.

I recommend treating your strings with something like GHS Fast Fret to clean them and protect them from corrosion. They last longer and play smoother that way.