luvmyshiner
May 11th, 2008, 02:48 PM
Strummy's favorite subject.:bravo: Normally I wouldn't post this because we've all seen strings discussed till we're ready to blow chunks. But this is a new one on me. Last month I picked up some flat wound jazz strings at the Guitar Center while we were visiting our son. Guy swore these were the best things since sliced bread.:whatever: I'd never heard of the brand, so I thought I'd give them a shot even though they were $18.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/My%20DAquisto/P5110006.jpg
I installed them today. What freaked me out is that on the wound strings, the last four inches or so are wound in nylon. I tried to get a couple of pics so y'all could see what I'm talking about.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/My%20DAquisto/P5110003.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/My%20DAquisto/P5110002.jpg
I've never seen anything like that before. I don't know if there is supposed to be some sort of advantage to this, or if the manufacturer is just trying to save a little coin. Have y'all ever seen anything like this before?
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/My%20DAquisto/P5110006.jpg
I installed them today. What freaked me out is that on the wound strings, the last four inches or so are wound in nylon. I tried to get a couple of pics so y'all could see what I'm talking about.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/My%20DAquisto/P5110003.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m159/luvmyshiner/My%20DAquisto/P5110002.jpg
I've never seen anything like that before. I don't know if there is supposed to be some sort of advantage to this, or if the manufacturer is just trying to save a little coin. Have y'all ever seen anything like this before?