DJaye says:
You guys should try 'Elixir' Strings, they are twice as much as standard strings, but last five times longer, and have a teflon coating which feels great to play, not too slippery, and not too grippy. Most of the pros use them. You can get lite versions of them, which are good for beginners, less pressure is needed, because the string is thinner. The downside is that they are not as 'Full' as a thicker string.
I have heard that it is good to wash your hands before playing, it stops grime and oil build up on the strings, which causes the strings to vibrate less with a dull sound, and preserves the strings coating.
19 Dec 2006 - 13:18
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