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Plain steel vs. tinplated steel strings
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 3:49 am
by 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
Re: Plain steel vs. tinplated steel strings
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 3:50 am
by ric340JG
Sorry . . . tinplated.
Re: Plain steel vs. tinplated steel strings
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:30 am
by 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.
Re: Plain steel vs. tinplated steel strings
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:32 pm
by ric340JG
Re: Plain steel vs. tinplated steel strings
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:29 pm
by 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!
Re: Plain steel vs. tinplated steel strings
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:22 pm
by ric340JG
Thanks Mark!
Re: Plain steel vs. tinplated steel strings
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:15 am
by 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.