two strings questions....

[xshawnxearthx]

ok, my band sometimes plays in drop d, but when in drop d, the d is really flubby. like its just loose. if i use a 105 instead of a 100, the tension will change...correct?

also, will i need to get a set up?


also, im debating this whole flatwound thing. now, i kill normal roundwound strings within a few days, so i get elixirs. are flatwounds just going to be dead right out of the box? and will my acid sweat make them just sound even worse?

[Juneau]

Heavier gauge will mean higher tension yes. Should only have to adjust action and intonation with a heavier gauge.

You might look at maybe halfrounds if you still want some brightness. Im not sure what to tell you about the acid sweat, but I know your not the only one so hopefully someone will chime in with some more info there.

[xshawnxearthx]

Originally Posted by Juneau

Heavier gauge will mean higher tension yes. Should only have to adjust action and intonation with a heavier gauge.

You might look at maybe halfrounds if you still want some brightness. Im not sure what to tell you about the acid sweat, but I know your not the only one so hopefully someone will chime in with some more info there.

ok cool.

its wierd though, because before i heard it was a no no to switch guages without a set up, i did so numerous times and had no problems. oh well, all stuff i can do myself.

thanks

[bassman314]

I have semi-acid sweat. Stainless and Nickel steel are ok around me.. Bronze goes nasty in a week or so...

To keep your Bright strings sounding bright longer, try cleaing them with any number of fretboard/string cleaner. It makes a difference, even with coated strings.

Have you tried Stainless steel strings?

[xshawnxearthx]

yeah, been there, done that, elixirs are the only thing that really lasts for me.