EBMM JP12-7 string breakage

[yuureikun]

Hello, I was wondering if anyone else has ever had sting breakage issues on their JP guitars. I use Elixir strings (I sweat a lot and Elixirs tend to last me a long time). The first time I put a set of Elixirs on, after only about a week or two I snapped one of my high strings, I believe it was either the high b or e strings. I thought it was weird but figured it may be a bad string.

At band practice last night, while going over a few clean picked parts with our drummer, when I stopped playing I gently rested my hand on the bridge and heard the sound of a string snap. I looked down and to my surprise all 3 lowest strings all snapped at the bridge saddles all at once.

I doubt there is a problem with burs causing the strings to break on 3 or 4 different saddles, but I am at a loss as to how I am snapping strings so easily on this guitar, especially since I don't use the trem a whole lot. Mostly just for soft vibratos. Does anyone have any insight at what could possibly be happening? Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[beej]

It's usually either the quality of the strings (defects, etc.) or physical damage of the string due to a burr, etc. Very unusual that you'd break so many strings at once ... !

If you've inspected the guitar and you don't see any sharp edges, etc. then I would totally try out some other string brands. EB coated or cobalt would last you longer than the regular ones, either might be worth a try.

 

[Lobotom]

I had that issue with my JP7 at the begining. Went through 3 or 4 high Es within a week. Anyway I looked at the saddle and it was fine, so I took it off and took the lightest piece of sand paper that I had and lightly "sanded" every contact point for the string. Then lubed it up and haven't had that problem again. And it has been around 6-7 months since. BTW my strings were breaking clean right off the wrap. D'addarios, Ernies, etc.

Alex