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Constant dead E string problem

#61
Lazarevicmass said:
Most of the time, the gage of the string is to blame. I had the same problem, i went from a heavy gage to a medium gage string, still .105 E string, problem was solved! Temperamental! idk!
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.105 is the gauge. By changing from a .105 to another .105, you did not change the gauge at all.

Whatever solved your problem was not to do with the gauge of the string.
 
#62
does you E string get played much more than the others? that could explain why it dies before the others?

try coated strings to extend the life. some people have good luck with that.

what I do is to clean my strings with denatured alcohol (search for more info on this or PM me). it brings most of the life back to the strings. i get by with 2 sets for an entire year.
 
#63
Lazarevicmass said:
Most of the time, the gage of the string is to blame. I had the same problem, i went from a heavy gage to a medium gage string, still .105 E string, problem was solved! Temperamental! idk!
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Zooberwerx said:
What?

Riis
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There's validity in his statement - a thicker string's vibration is constricted because of gauge. A more flexible string will present more overtones and potentially sound brighter. This is more dependent on construction method than on the gauge alone, so it is by no means a universal characteristic applied to anything beyond his specific - and perhaps isolated - experience. It can work that way.
 
#64
knuckle_head said:
There's validity in his statement - a thicker string's vibration is constricted because of gauge. A more flexible string will present more overtones and potentially sound brighter. This is more dependent on construction method than on the gauge alone, so it is by no means a universal characteristic applied to anything beyond his specific - and perhaps isolated - experience. It can work that way.
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What was questioned was the statement that he went from a .105 to another .105 string...unless I misunderstood his comment. I do agree that two or more strings of similar gauge but of different construction may sound markedly different. As stated, I can't determine what the governing factor may have been.

Riis
 
#66
knuckle_head said:
It seems I misread him and not you . . . sorry 'bout that. My assertion was that going from a .105 to a .100 or smaller may yield the result he suggested he got.
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No problem and I appreciate the comments regarding string construction. The gentleman did "trip" onto the right combination...I hope he returns to embellish his earlier statement.

Riis
 

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