Grahambythesea Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 For some time now someone has been advertising on Preloved, an unused set of 1960's Fender light gauge, flatwound strings, still in their packets. So would these still be usable or will time have taken its toll? But at £250 I shall not be tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 OOh! I bet they smell funny - just like bullshyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I have a new sealed set of old Fender 7250s in the sky blue packaging? Might be worth a fiver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Tone? Great tone. Definitely usable, if they have been kept sealed and dry so no corrosion set in on the core wire. Even if the wrap is stainless steel, the core wire on bass strings is usually carbon steel to take the tension, and it can rust or corrode over the decades. £250 worth of tone? Unless I had a recording gig that needed exactly that tone and was part of a very lucrative record deal, um, no. £25 to £50, maybe, if I really, really wanted them, and was willing to take the chance on the unseen condition of the core wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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