what holds up better against...

[xshawnxearthx]

acid sweat, nickel or stainless?

[guy n. cognito]

Most people prefer stainless for it's corrosion-resistant properties.

[xshawnxearthx]

Originally Posted by guy n. cognito

Most people prefer stainless for it's corrosion-resistant properties.

i was told tonight, that nickel is what makes stainless, stain less. i always thought the same thing so i do not know.

[Trevorus]

Originally Posted by xshawnxearthx

i was told tonight, that nickel is what makes stainless, stain less. i always thought the same thing so i do not know.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel

It's chromium.

Nickel is corrosion resistant as well, but the sound for bass strings is generally different.