nikoniablue Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Is anyone out there using stainless steel strings on a JTV59? If so, what are your thoughts compared to regular nickel? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snhirsch Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Sonic issues aside, based on experience with Peavey stainless steel strings on my PRS I would warn that they cause significantly more fret wear than conventional alloys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 And if it causes more wear on frets, then it will do the same to the piezos on the bridge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Not worth the Fret Wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I know it's off topic, but to anyone who hasn't played a guitar with stainless frets, give it a go. Fret-wear with standard nickel strings is basically non-existent. I'm about 2 years in on a set of stainless frets on a guitar that sees daily use (couple hours playing at least), and there's not a mark on them (and I'm using fairly heavy gauge .11-.50 strings). Not even below the 5th fret under the lower strings, where you tend to see the worst gouging. I'll end up wearing out before they do, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snhirsch Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Absolutely. The proper combination is hard frets and soft strings. The person who did the Plek setup on my JTV strat neck also does SS frets. I think I'm going to take that route next time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikoniablue Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Thanks guys. I have a slight nickel allergy hence thinking I'd try the strings. Sounds like stainless steel may not be the right answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Thanks guys. I have a slight nickel allergy hence thinking I'd try the strings. Sounds like stainless steel may not be the right answer. Don't know if it would make any difference, but perhaps Elixirs, or another brand of coated string might help...most manufacturers seem to have their own version of Elixirs' concept now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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