Broken string

Meddle771 · #1 11-23-2010, 03:18 PM

Today my A string broke at the bridge... only had them on for 2-3 months now. Was expecting them to last twice as long.... They were Corelli 370 TX (heavy) gauge. It didn't really full out break, it looks like the core is still in tact but the winding and core is super stretched out, looks like a slinky, for about 2 inches. It happened in a split second.

At least I have an excuse to buy a new set...

I thought this only really happened with gut/synthetic? What gives? and what can I do to prevent it?

Jake deVilliers · #2 11-23-2010, 05:19 PM

Have a pro DB luthier check your string slots at nut and bridge for size and angle. It sounds like the winding was either pulled back by a sharp edge on the back of the slot or pinched by a tight one.

William Hoffman · #3 11-24-2010, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake deVilliers

Have a pro DB luthier check your string slots at nut and saddle ...

Jake buddy means nut and bridge. Never saw a saddle with a slot, let alone for the A string...

Jake deVilliers · #4 11-24-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Hoffman

Jake buddy means nut and bridge. Never saw a saddle with a slot, let alone for the A string...

Thanks Bill - working on a couple of guitars yesterday...