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Duane Reide · Post by **Duane Reide** » 13 Jan 2007 8:15 am

what are the pros and cons of stainless to nickle steel guitar strings.
i have been using cobra coil strings

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 13 Jan 2007 9:05 am

Nickle wound strings are a little quieter and mellower sounding. Stainless steel wounds are brighter sounding and last longer. The unwound strings are all the same. Cobras are similar to stainless steel.

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 13 Jan 2007 9:26 am

Comparing Jagwire stainless to Jagwire nickel, it's easier to change pitch on the stainless wound string. That means that your pedal and knee lever movement can be shorter/easier.
Before you assume that that is a good thing, remember that it also means that tuning problems such as cabinet drop are also a little worse with stainless strings.
I think the difference is about 20% (no very much).

Duane Reide · Post by **Duane Reide** » 15 Jan 2007 1:28 pm

I THANK YOU FOR THE INFO,

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Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 15 Jan 2007 8:18 pm

I've been using Jagwire nickel wound strings on my Mullen for some time now. Great strings. I just tried a set of Jagwire stainless wound strings and love them even more. The wound strings have a bit more crispness in tone.