First gig - Replace snares or not?

Fletch · 05-14-2009, 05:34 AM

I read somewhere that Brian May hates new strings? If true he must be very lonely in this opinion.

Yes, changing strings is a pain but after they have `settled` in, as per GBs post, and holding their tune, its a joy to slide up and down the fretboard!

As GB said, if you wiped a tissue over your old strings now, i`d imagine all sorts of grime & filth would show up - its like picking your nose, disgusting yet satisfying to view the results.....

mr dave · 05-14-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fletch

I read somewhere that Brian May hates new strings? If true he must be very lonely in this opinion.

nope hehe. i'm definitely another and i've read interviews with others who share the same opinion although i can't think of any off the top of my head hehe.

actually i'm 50/50 on new strings. i really like the sound of new unwound strings, they're nice and bright and cut through just about anything. but... i find the lower strings sound way too tinny and weak when they're new, it eliminates the dark chunkiness from my low end.

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Fletch Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 82	I read somewhere that Brian May hates new strings? If true he must be very lonely in this opinion. Yes, changing strings is a pain but after they have `settled` in, as per GBs post, and holding their tune, its a joy to slide up and down the fretboard! As GB said, if you wiped a tissue over your old strings now, i`d imagine all sorts of grime & filth would show up - its like picking your nose, disgusting yet satisfying to view the results..... __________________ No Bosses, Just Music