1) Some packaging for these strings says "with ANTI-RUST plain steels;" is this newer? If the packaging doesn't say it,do they not have that property?
850981
Honestly, I think that the anti-rust thing is a marketing ploy. I mean, if it does what it says it does, It keeps the strings from rusting. Really? If you keep your strings long enough to rust then maybe you should consider changing them sooner. :)
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Jon,Let me tell you my personal experience. I have been playing for 30+ years and the only other strings I would consider using other than these are Vinci's. Before changing strings with a new set of these, I had used the previous set of Elixir for more than 2 years. Only towards the "end" did they begin to show wear. I will probably use these strings from now on. 5 stars.
850983
anti-rust is already a few years old. i think the latest packages still say it, but i'm not sure. but the strings will be fine.
1194906
NO evidence of rust yet. We moved in last Oct and put them out at that time. thks
1198209
I am using these in canves covers and have nit had any problem with rust after six months of use.Hope this helps.
1602801
The Oscar Schmidt OG1 has steel strings. There are no nylon or "plastic" strings on this particular guitar.
792113
I believe they are hot-dipped. Regardless, in two years of use, they haven't shown any signs of rust.
574232
No, mine are starting to rust too. I had to order a different set. The knives were the most affected, next were the forks. Probably that was the order of use. Other folks here seem to not have the problem - maybe the set I received were defective. But mine have definitely started rusting.
1674176
The strings on this guitar are steel, i didn't receive the extra set though
1758274
Yes they do rust! I have found that any stainless steel from china does. German knifes no. But check out the prices, and if these are for every day use, you will be happy!
1061456
No. I believe they're steel. ...they're metal anyway. I discovered, though that after tuning it, even with the strings tuned while played open, when a chord is fretted, it sounds grossly out of tune. Either the nut is too high, or the fret bars are placed in the wrong spots... :0(
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The picture is the EXP 17, which is a medium gauge. 13-56. The item description is the EXP16 as noted by the sizes listed, 12 to 54 (light). Have the seller verify the item. It could also be that strings were changed from 17's to 16's, and the old strings (16) were placed in the 17's packaging. Either way, verity before you buy.
1602799
They are steel strings & they hold up nicely. In the 3.5 months we've had the guitar, it gets used about 120 minutes/week and haven't broken a string yet!
1822360
There was a tag tied onto the uke that explained what the strings were. I don't have it handy but as I recall, Aquila was the brand. They called them "nygut" strings, which are supposed to simulate the qualities of gut strings while having the durability of nylon. I like the sound and feel of them and I don't have to retune them that much.
988895
Yes they do. The SS is non magnetic, but a magnet is strongly attracted to the rolled edge, si it must have a steel bar in there. I don't get mine wet in my use, so no rust.
1176907
That seems to be inconsistent. Several reviews I read said they were nylon. But ours came with steel and there was even an extra set of steel ones in the box. And no rust or trouble tuning ours.
1782632
Word of caution...when mine arrived, they had rust on them. I contacted the seller and was expected to pay my own shipping to return the defective product!! Unless you are 100% confident on the strength and comfortable with the risk of getting rusted ones on your dime to return them, I would look elsewhere.
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Hi Natalie! The strings were bronze wound round, factory strings in a medium gauge. They are okay and sound reasonable, but I would suggest that you put the acoustic strings on the guitar which you like best in a light gauge. I use D'Addario brand strings on my electric and acoustic guitars and I am happy with sound and quality.
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It is steel string. Got this for my daughter. Great guitar but she wanted nylon string. I am in NJ let me know maybe we can work out a deal gwadgre@yahoo.com