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Boogie
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 Posted - 07/08/2010 : 14:11:30
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drop out of school
stay up late
party all night playing
the Rock and Roll,
Like Ernie does....
look at him now...
high rise apartment,
movie stars
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G.A. Donis
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Posted - 07/12/2010 : 14:32:16
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So I've broken two strings since I put the new Graph Tech saddles on the Tele. I think all in all in the last week and a half I've broken 5 strings. All of them GHS Boomers. Our bass player broke a string last Friday night. I think he almost lost an eye when it popped. He said that is his second string breakage in a week. He broke one practicing. This would be funny if it were happening to someone else 
Everybody be careful Stringbreakeritis is apparently contagious.
I have no idea what is going on...
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Boogie
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Posted - 07/12/2010 : 15:41:01
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| I broke like 3 in a week but 2 were very old but still "New". I just got a 10 pk. of Boomers where each pkg. is sealed and this will be the first air tight pkg. I've ever had with Boomers. I've had great luck with them in the past. If it keeps up I'll have to wonder if they made some changes in the formula or process at the factory. It would take something like that to get me to switch because I've always liked the sound and lastability of their strings. |
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No Pride
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Posted - 07/13/2010 : 13:59:28
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Originally posted by Boogie
I just got a 10 pk. of Boomers where each pkg. is sealed and this will be the first air tight pkg. I've ever had with Boomers.
I truly believe that the sealed airtight package is the reason I never break my D'Addarios. I think strings get corroded just from sitting in those paper envelopes they're usually packaged in and that's why you can immediately break a "new" string, as I've done many times before switching to D'Addarios. Kudos to GHS for going that route with the packaging! I just might switch back now, since I always liked the way they sounded.
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Boogie
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USA
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Posted - 07/13/2010 : 14:38:13
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| cheap too...compared to just about everthing else. I usually get 10 -15% off by searching for a coupon code or just waiting for a sale, but I think I only pd. like 33 bucks for a 10 pk delivered to my door. |
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G.A. Donis
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Posted - 07/13/2010 : 14:43:46
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Something I hadn't really considered before is the fact that we do play outside a lot near the water. Quite a few of our shows are near or next to the Gulf. I took the Tele in for fret work and talked about my string breakage problems and the first thing Jim Fulton pointed out to me was that some of the strings had significant corrosion on them. I hadn't notice but I'm going to pay closer attention. The day before we had played a 4 hour show right on the water. People dock their boats at the bar's dock and come into the open air bar and enjoy our loud rock and roll. Lol, we were told that we needed to be "not as loud" three times BEFORE we started playing. I saw someone no more than 20 feet from the stage having a conversation on their phone so I guess mission accomplished.
I have no idea what is going on...
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Boogie
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Posted - 07/14/2010 : 10:08:25
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I have recently begun using a white mineral oil product with a cool wooden handle called Fast Fret. It has been around forever, but I never used it. Rub it on your strings before and after you play and it will help in several areas....string longevity, decrease string noise, lubricate strings, maintain fretboard moisture etc. The product is just a few bucks and I really like it. Apply and then wipe off any excess with included cloth. In your situation, it may coat the strings and help keep them from corroding so quickly.
Something cheap to try.
I usually keep a can of Fingerease in my amp and use it as hands get clammy under lights etc., but I don't love that product and only put it on if I have to. |
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G.A. Donis
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Posted - 07/14/2010 : 11:26:58
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Originally posted by Boogie
I have recently begun using a white mineral oil product with a cool wooden handle called Fast Fret. It has been around forever, but I never used it. Rub it on your strings before and after you play and it will help in several areas....string longevity, decrease string noise, lubricate strings, maintain fretboard moisture etc. The product is just a few bucks and I really like it. Apply and then wipe off any excess with included cloth. In your situation, it may coat the strings and help keep them from corroding so quickly.
Something cheap to try.
I usually keep a can of Fingerease in my amp and use it as hands get clammy under lights etc., but I don't love that product and only put it on if I have to.
I've never used Fast Fret. I've seen it but never tried it. I do keep Fingerease and like you I don't really care for it but I use it when needed. It is very humid here in Houston and I can't stand it when my fingers stick to the strings and the back of the neck. I bought a string cleaning pad and some string cleaning wipes. I haven't actually used the wipes yet but the pad seems to de-grunge the strings well.
I have no idea what is going on...
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Boogie
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Posted - 07/14/2010 : 15:00:58
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| try it Stu, it is cheap and I really like the stuff, so far. I've gotten new life out of the strings on this Charvel and I have no idea how old they were. It feels good to play on...I think. Another player friend said to me "I hate that greasy ****", but after wiping off the excess I found the strings slick without really feeling too greasy. Since it coats it should help alleviate the salty air problem some. |
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buc
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G.A. Donis
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No Pride
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Posted - 07/15/2010 : 12:05:17
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Originally posted by G.A. Donis
I have a fan I use. I'm always being accused of trying to be Steve Vai with my hair blowing in the wind.
Same here.
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Boogie
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Posted - 07/15/2010 : 13:15:57
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I don't see the "wandering",Buc,....this thread started off complaining about breaking strings and we are talking about products to help in the salty, humid environment he is in.
I'm glad you brought up fans...
There is a store up here called Menards (kinda like Home Depot) and I bought the perfect guitar player fan last week. It is made by Stanley and it is mostly yellow plastic. It sits low to the floor and is a squirrel cage fan with 3 speeds and it is aimable up, down, in several positions just by clicking it to a new position. It has a 100 blade fan inside and a compact opening about 6" x 4" that reall blasts a compact stream of air. I was able to use this thing at an outside gig on medium speed from about 10 feet away and have the airstream hitting me right at the perfect level to keep me cool and my hands dry. It was forty some bucks, but worth every penny. I've dragged oscilating fans around for years but this thing is the cat's pajamas compared to them. |
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Raceboy
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Posted - 07/15/2010 : 20:09:35
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Has anyone tried Snake Oil Strings? They have a superb reputation for longevity. You have to keep them "swamp gunk" free and they'll keep getting better with age is the scuttlebutt on them. I plan to try them out for myself, ordered 4 electric and 1 acoustic set.
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G.A. Donis
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Posted - 07/15/2010 : 21:39:25
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Originally posted by Boogie
I don't see the "wandering",Buc,....this thread started off complaining about breaking strings and we are talking about products to help in the salty, humid environment he is in.
I'm glad you brought up fans...
There is a store up here called Menards (kinda like Home Depot) and I bought the perfect guitar player fan last week. It is made by Stanley and it is mostly yellow plastic. It sits low to the floor and is a squirrel cage fan with 3 speeds and it is aimable up, down, in several positions just by clicking it to a new position. It has a 100 blade fan inside and a compact opening about 6" x 4" that reall blasts a compact stream of air. I was able to use this thing at an outside gig on medium speed from about 10 feet away and have the airstream hitting me right at the perfect level to keep me cool and my hands dry. It was forty some bucks, but worth every penny. I've dragged oscilating fans around for years but this thing is the cat's pajamas compared to them.
That is the same fan I have. That sucker moves some serious air. As far as the thread wandering, I'm okay with that. I'm pretty train of thought anyway.
I have no idea what is going on...
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