Plain steel vs. tinplated steel strings

[ric340JG]

Hi, I'm a new member. I apologize in advance if I'm asking something that may already have been asked (and answered). What is the (tonal) difference between plain steel and timplated steel strings?

Bojan

[ric340JG]

Sorry . . . tinplated.

[beatlefreak]

Welcome to the forum, Bojan. I think you must mean nickel plated strings? I'm not sure of the tonal differences, but the nickel plated ones would be easier on your frets.

[ric340JG]

Thanks Kris.

No, I mean tinplated . . .

http://www.thomastik-infeld.com/guitars/index.html

Bojan

[markos]

Hi Bojan;
Welcome to the forum. I've been using the Thomastiks for several years, and I can't really tell any difference in sound between plain steel or tinplated steel strings. The tinplated seem to resist corrosion better, and thus last longer. They also look cool!

[ric340JG]

Thanks Mark!

[admin]

Ernie Ball strings are tin plated and they do have a nicer feel to them. I agree with others here, however, in that at least the plain strings do not sound different from other plain strings. I do find them more comfortable though and they do indeed resist corrosion better. As for a cooler look, why not.