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Old 08-28-2004, 07:33 AM
catndahats catndahats is offline
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Default Does brand of strings effect fret wear?

Good morning everyone,

I've been reading a lot lately about fret wear on the AGF, and it has led me to wonder if the brand of strings or the type of strings we are using has an influence on fret wear. I don't remember reading about this topic before.

I know Taylors come with / recommend Elixer brand coated strings, but does that mean other brands (uncoated) strings will cause frets to wear quicker?

Do any of you experts/luthiers have any factual information on this subject. I'm just curious.

Hope everyone has a great weekend playing!

Nate

Ps---> my 10 year old Taylor (light guage strings) has been played daily over the years and shows virtually no fret wear, and my 3 year old jumbo (medium guage) also has minimal wear....does string guage effect fret wear?
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