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kaiti c
My guitar strings aren't rusty at all, but I have been using the same strings for about 2 years. However, I didn't play the guitar much when I first got it. They seem to be holding up just fine, but is there some sort of polish or something I can get to stop my the loud sliding noise when I play guitar? Or, is it perhaps time to get some new strings? Every guitar I have ever played made this noise, but it is becoming more noticeable on my guitar.
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The strings you are using are most likely called round wound strings. There is an inner core and an outer wrapping of string which gives the string a rough feeling. When you slide your finger across the string, that noise is made from the ridges on the string, which is actually the outer coating of the string. Roundwounds are used for their full and bright sound. If you would like to eliminate this sound, they don't make a spray for it, but they do make a string called flatwounds. This is not a brand, its a production process. Its worth it to give them a try. However, do know that flatwounds are a much darker tone and lack that crisp pop of roundwounds.
Its amazing that you play your guitar with strings that are 2 years old on it. Your strings should be changed routinely, depending on how much you play the guitar, and if you take care of the strings. 1-3 months is a good rule of thumb depending on how dirty they get and how much use you give them.
If you try the flatwounds and don't like them, try using a coated string like Elixer or Cleartone. They have a coating that helps keep the string from collecting dirt and/or oxidizing. They may not eliminate the noise, but it should help reduce it a little.
The strings you are using are most likely called round wound strings. There is an inner core and an outer wrapping of string which gives the string a rough feeling. When you slide your finger across the string, that noise is made from the ridges on the string, which is actually the outer coating of the string. Roundwounds are used for their full and bright sound. If you would like to eliminate this sound, they don't make a spray for it, but they do make a string called flatwounds. This is not a brand, its a production process. Its worth it to give them a try. However, do know that flatwounds are a much darker tone and lack that crisp pop of roundwounds.
Its amazing that you play your guitar with strings that are 2 years old on it. Your strings should be changed routinely, depending on how much you play the guitar, and if you take care of the strings. 1-3 months is a good rule of thumb depending on how dirty they get and how much use you give them.
If you try the flatwounds and don't like them, try using a coated string like Elixer or Cleartone. They have a coating that helps keep the string from collecting dirt and/or oxidizing. They may not eliminate the noise, but it should help reduce it a little.
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