Rusting 6th string

[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?

 

[Meatrus]

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]

My 6 strings don't rust.

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

 

[Xavier Knox]

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

 

[CElton]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[NortyFiner]

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.