String wear and intonation?

wormdiet · Post by **wormdiet** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 12:13 pm

It just occurred to me that string wear can theoretical change one's intonation over time to a noticeable degree, especially if ya play a lot in certain parts of the fretboard. Is this a measurable phenomenon? If so, do y'all find it to be a big deal? Is this an argument in favor of a more durable type steel string over a nickel string (Which I personally prefer)? Does this have any impact at all upon the deeper questions of life? Enquiring minds want to know!

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 3:01 pm

"Does this have any impact at all upon the deeper questions of life?"

Yes - fret life!

360dave · Post by **360dave** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 3:44 pm

That's right....steel strings will gnaw a slot in the frets....pretty quick too as the frets are softer than you might think.