Argentine 1610mf

DRUNKNOMORE

I use Argentine ball end strings and am finding the G string .029. is wearing out very quickly indeed.
I have used this type of string for 3 years (when i started) and it is only in the last 6 months this string is being destroyed ..there is good tone from these strings and have been very happy with them up to now.
I do not play commercial but play and practice a fair bit for fun


Is this common for these strings to wear out ?and if so can someone please guide me to a good brand of string to use as an alternative.

Many thanks for the help .

DNM(David)

JazzDawg

I've actually read that complaint in another post. The answer was not exactly definitive, but it seems to be a common occurance. Michael does sell single 10 pack of these strings https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com/cat--Argentine-Single-Strings--argentine_single.html, so there's probably good anecdotal evidence of it.

One other thought, might be to take a look at your fret wear, maybe it's time for a fret dressing. Though, it's probably a low probability. Just thinking of other causes...

Cheers

JazzDawg

While we're on the subject, I was wondering about the difference between 'loop' and 'ball' end strings, besides the obvious. Is one type preferred over the other, and if so, why?

I've got loop-ends on now, and am changing them out today with ball-end.

JazzDawg

BTW - the 1610MF set I have in front of me, indicates the following gauges:
6th - 046
5th - 037
4th - 029
3rd - 023
2nd - 015
1st - 011

So, is it the 3rd string or 4th string giving you the trouble? Or is my set different?

DRUNKNOMORE

hi, you are dead on. It is the third string 023..

DNM..David