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Yet another stainless steel question

akozols

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HI,

When comparing a set of stainless steel strings vs. nickel, are the unwound strings the same in both sets?

thanks,

Al
 
HI,

I think I found an answer:


"Roundwound Guitar and Bass strings are made up of a Hex core steel center and a steel wrap around it. Nickle Plated strings are most common.
They have a Nickle plated steel wrap around the Hex core. The Stainless steel wrap is a brighter sounding metal and produces a brighter overall sound.

Thanks

Derek" So I'm assuming that the unwound strings in a nickel set or SS are the same>

Al
 
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