I just noticed today that my string is brown, more specifically, the 2nd and 3rd frets of the D string. The rest of the strings are, well, normal string colors, but is it normal for it to be brown? What is this caused by? Is it because that I got this guitar somewhere other than the United States [Got mine in Asia...heh.]?
2006-08-21 13:40:23 · 5 answers · asked by THE JENSTER 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Your strings are having a chemical reaction to your fingertips. If you got your guitar is Asia, it MAY have cheaper strings. All in all though, when the discoloration sets in it is a good idea to change them. You will be much happier with the sound and the feel. If you play a lot your strings will really only last a couple months top. If you REALLY play for hours a day most guitarists will change strings every month or few weeks.
EDIT: If you put rubbing alcohol on your strings you will risk drawing out the oils that are needed in the fingerboard. No offense, this is not a good idea. When you change your strings oil and clean your fingerboard before you put on your new strings.
2006-08-21 13:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by r0cky74 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oxidation is what does it. And yes, it's normal if the strings haven't been changed for a long time. Changing the strings would be best at this point, but short of that you can always clean them off with rubbing alcohol.
2006-08-21 20:47:47 · answer #2 · answered by gravey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
acoustic strings are copper in colour and fade to brown..... Also you should replace your strings when the colour starts to change.
2006-08-21 20:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by BCOL CCCP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If strings aren't cared for properly, parts of them can rust.
2006-08-21 20:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by lepninja 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Change your strings, they are dirty.
2006-08-21 20:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋