What string brands ACTUALLY plate ALL strings in their "nickle" sets, not just the 4th wound string?
You might start here...
google.com/search?client=firef...o+strings
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Originally posted by OldNavyGuyYou might start here...
google.com/search?client=firef...o+strings
A link to a simple Google search is not helpful. Anyone can do that.
I am asking for confirmation as to which "Nickle" strings sets advertised as Nickle actually ARE entirely nickle plated (ie, all 5 strings are nickle plated). The first sets that come up in your Google search are for D'addario "Nickle Sets". I've already emailed d'Addario directly and asked about their nickle plated sets. D'Addario advised that their nickel string sets are NOT entirely nickle plated. Only the 4th wound string is actually nickle plated. The other 4 strings in their "Nickel" sets are just carbon steel. Further, if you look at D'addario's single string options, there are NO nickle plated options for nonwound strings. So, what brands (if any) actually DO offer nickle plate for nonwound strings?
Seems to me you want others to do your research. I doubt anyone has this information at their fingertips.
Edited by - Bill Rogers on 01/26/2023 14:09:29
For the life of me I will never understand why someone would respond "just google it" on a website where the primary purpose is discussion.
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Originally posted by KCJonesFor the life of me I will never understand why someone would respond "just google it" on a website where the primary purpose is discussion.
Of course you wouldn't...
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Originally posted by mameroquote:
Originally posted by OldNavyGuyYou might start here...
google.com/search?client=firef...o+stringsA link to a simple Google search is not helpful. Anyone can do that.
Apparently, not anyone.
Asking a general open-ended question, and expecting specific answers is ludicrous.
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Originally posted by Bill RogersSeems to me you want others to do your research. I doubt anyone has this information at their fingertips.
Isn't that the point of the shopping advice thread? To gain insight beyond what a Google search can provide. I don't mean to be confrontational. It just seems this IS the place to do this kind of research. If not here then were else? I already Google searched this long before posting here. It did not yield answer. That' That's why I am here, to seek answers from those who are most likely to know.
Folks sure are grumpy around here today.
Just follow Wheaton's Law, and you'll be fine.
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Originally posted by KCJonesFolks sure are grumpy around here today.
No kidding! Who peed in everyone's cornflakes today?
Would you like some cheese with that whine?
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Originally posted by OldNavyGuyJust follow Wheaton's Law, and you'll be fine.
That's a good one but I think Cunningham's Law is more applicable to this situation.
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Originally posted by KCJonesquote:
Originally posted by OldNavyGuyJust follow Wheaton's Law, and you'll be fine.
That's a good one but I think Cunningham's Law is more applicable to this situation.
Where are your answers?
You might check the Google search for clues.
GHS? Maybe needs further research...
Want me to do that for you? Nope.
You're welcome.
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Originally posted by mameroWhat string brands ACTUALLY plate ALL strings in their "nickle" sets, not just the 4th wound string?
This was your first post.
No mention of what you had or had not done in the area of research.
Maybe next time include that context.
So, back on topic. Could someone please recommend a string brand that offers banjo strings in all nickle sets (all 5 strings, not just the wound 4th)? I've searched. Brand labeling can be misleading. Nickle does not always mean full Nickle set (as mentioned earlier with the D'addario example). Thanks in advance to those who can contribute constructively to the topic.
That rephrasing should help. Whether it brings an answer is another question.
I do not believe that any unwound strings are ever plated, by anyone. I have no facts or links to back that other than Elixer coated strings only coat the wound fourth, which makes their high price a rip imo.
I have never heard of plated unwound strings from anyone. I expect the nickel wound string is wound with nickel wire, not plated. Plating would cut fingertips if it came off or wore thru, which it would do rubbing against frets.
some folks deal in strings and might actually have the answer--they could be a member here---I get surprised with in depth and legit answers here in many walks of life--didn't hurt to ask
this my opinion-- i ask no agreement
I think there are no nickel plated strings. Plating would not help longevity, and the plating process could possibly damage the carbon steel.
The only "plated" strings I am familiar with are the gold plated strings used as a sales gimmick by the Schomacker Piano Company. a century ago. Those strings sounded like any other string, broke as easily, and mostly just raised the cost of the piano.
When string makers say nickel,Stainless, or phosphor-bronze, they are referring to the wire the wound strings are wrapped with. In fact, I've not seen any set labeled as "plated." I can think of no advantage whatsoever in plating the plain ones. If a person is worried about the plain steel corroding too fast perhaps he isn't cleaning the strings often enough.
Martin Guitar used to plate the plain strings on some of their SP offerings. They labeled the strings "bronzed steel" and the strings were shiny gold colored. I have a few left.
I believe Martin stopped the bronze plating when they revamped the string line into the Authentic series a year or two ago.
Regarding nickel and other makers, I don't know.
Edited by - Alex Z on 01/26/2023 17:42:04
Instead of using DuckDuckGo I often prefer posting a question here; to converse and develop comradery. If one does not have an answer, instead of unhelpful answers they might be better served by watching and learning.
Just trying to bring some information that may be enlightening.
I thing GHS coats some plain guitar strings, according to their web site. Banjo, I don't know.
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Originally posted by HighLonesomeF5Instead of using DuckDuckGo I often prefer posting a question here; to converse and develop comradery. If one does not have an answer, instead of unhelpful answers they might be better served by watching and learning.
There is a difference between posting a question "before" doing any research on your own, and posting it "after" doing some research.
If you post "before", you are developing that camaraderie at the expense of others time and effort, when you could have done some of that "homework" on your own.
There are many websites that ignore "before" posts entirely.
If you post "after", and don't understand something, or have further questions on what you did or didn't find (which should be stated from the get go) you have at least made an effort, respected others time and effort, and no one will likely post a "Google it" reply.
