BarkellWH -> Savarez 540J Bass Strings (Nov. 5 2013 21:03:28)
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Some time ago I bought three sets of Savarez 540J High Tension strings for my Gerundino. I had a set of 540Js that had been perfectly fine with a very nice sound, but they had been on the guitar for a long time and it was time to change. The basses on the new sets that I bought never seem to settle in tune after the initial period of stretching, and twice now after a short period of time, both the D and A strings have broken. They have not actually broken in two; rather, the inner core has broken (presumably because of too much tension trying to get them to stay in tune) and the outer metallic winding is stretched and extended. I am wondering if I might have purchased a bad batch when I picked up the three sets, or if Savarez quality (and quality control) has deteriorated. I always liked the sound of the Savarez 540J High Tension strings on my Gerundino, but these recently purchased sets just don't seem to settle into tune and eventually break. Has anyone else experienced this phenomenon with Savarez 540J HTs lately? If it looks like I just got a bad batch that's one thing. But if Savarez simply no longer makes a quality string, I'll switch brands. Any comments or experience one way or the other with the 540J HT strings would be appreciated. Cheers, Bill
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