Strummy's favorite subject. 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. I'd never heard of the brand, so I thought I'd give them a shot even though they were $18.



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.





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?