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| 724.1 | More info please? | CSC32::G_HOUSE | They call me Squid Head | Mon Jul 18 1988 13:33 | 13 |
| Where exactly are the deposits? Are they near the bridge? What do
they look like? Is it possible that there is another source than the
strings?
You don't, by chance, use a metal or stone pick (or something similar,
like a coin)? That could cause excessive wear on both strings and
plectrum.
Do you notice this especially just after changing strings? If so, you
might try wiping them off before installing them.
Just some thoughts,
gh
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| 724.3 | Perhaps cause I pick every note I get this more than others | DREGS::BLICKSTEIN | Yo! | Mon Jul 18 1988 16:33 | 11 |
| I get this all the time. I use Ernie Ball strings too, but I've
had this happen with other brands as well.
I'm not even real convinced it's metallic flakes. I tried running
a magnet over it and it didn't attract anything. It may be pick
dust or who knows.
Anyway, I doubt it damages the guitar in anyway. On those days
when I'm feeling unusually fastidious I just wipe it away.
db
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| 724.4 | I think this is the problem and answer ! | VIVIAN::BENNETT | Ridin' along in my L.A.V.c | Tue Jul 19 1988 05:21 | 18 |
| I don't think it's metal from the guitar !, possibly very fine deposits
from the strings. Remember the pickups are wound etc. so create
a magnetic field of sorts around the P.U.s this will attract any
dust particles close enough and small enough.
I get the same thing, I wonder if humbuckers attract more muck
than single coil ?
To cure this I use (after a wood polish) an antistatic furniture
spray on the body and 'Fast Fret' over the strings.
It doesn't elliminate the problem but does reduce it considerably.
I think the dust is a little unsightly but I don't think it will
damage the guit' any. (?)
hope this is the answer.
Graham ...
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| 724.5 | answers, answers everywhere. | SUBURB::DALLISON | may your chickens grow lips | Tue Jul 19 1988 05:31 | 48 |
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O.k, I'll try to answer all the questions asked :-
Where are the deposits :-
They are between the pickups, on the body and there are some deposits
near the bridge.
What do they look like :-
They are tiny grey flakes (looks just like metal).
Is it possible that there is another source than the strings :-
Er... could be.
You don't by any chance use a metal or stone pick... :-
Awwww, gimmie credit for some brains !!!! No, I use nothing but
Fender picks, different sizes.
Do you notice this especially after changing strings.... :-
Nope :-) .
Do you have a whammy bar on your guitar :-
Yup, but I don't dive-bomb every over note. I use it TASTEFULLY
:-) .
Do your strings ever make contact with the plating on your
pickups :-
Now that is quite possible, I have real low action on my guitar.
Is the plating on the pickups and the bridge intact and not apt
to be flaking off :-
Nope, the guitar is in good shape.
What kind of guitar are you talking about :-
A Starforce 8000 (any the wiser ;-) ).
How quickly does the buildup occur :-
When I wipe it all off, it will be back again after a couple hours
playing.
And last but not least, this question has not been asked, but I'll
answer it anyway
DO I HAVE DANDRUFF :-
nope :-)
Thanx for the help,
-Tony
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| 724.6 | | SUBURB::DALLISON | may your chickens grow lips | Tue Jul 19 1988 05:35 | 5 |
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Oh yeah, I pick most notes and I only wanna get rid of the dust
for cosmetic reasons (ie it looks horrible on a black scratchplate).
-Tony
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| 724.7 | I pick only with my teeth, must be teeth dust | CSC32::G_HOUSE | They call me Squid Head | Tue Jul 19 1988 15:13 | 11 |
| Hey Tony, no insult intended...
> You don't by any chance use a metal or stone pick... :-
> Awwww, gimmie credit for some brains !!!!
You may want to do as one of the prev notes did and test the stuff
with a magnet to see if it's magnetic. This might give you an idea
of the source.
Good luck,
gh
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| 724.8 | | SUBURB::DALLISON | may your chickens grow lips | Wed Jul 20 1988 06:44 | 5 |
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O.k, I'll try it tonight and let you know what happend......
BTW - I didn't *really* take offence ;-)
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| 724.9 | It's supposed to say Mike Bell | TOOK::DDS_SEC | Dreamy Primate... | Wed Jul 20 1988 09:28 | 9 |
| It could very well be metal even though it's not magnetic.
The magnetic properties of a metal change drastically when they
form OXIDES, which is what I suspect. If the flakes are smallish
and dull, ask yourself what kind of climate you're in. If you answer
yourself "humid," then that would jibe with the oxidation theory
as vaporous water (not necessarily submersion) can facilitate a
breakdown in the quality of your strings.
Mike BEll
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| 724.10 | | SUBURB::DALLISON | may your chickens grow lips | Wed Jul 20 1988 10:16 | 3 |
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Climate humid ?? nawww, I'm in England, we don't have warm weather
here !!! :-) .
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