Ibanez 'coated' strings and black sh™t on my fingers?

[Moos3h]

Hi all

Bought some of these from Amazon (sold BY Amazon, not a third party).

They are leaving black grot on my fingers after playing for a few seconds...suspicious?

They sound and feel fine but surely this is not normal?

Cheers!

[TheGreek]

I had a similar experience a few years ago - not Ibanez but the same oily residue you describe - have you tried wiping the strings off with something like methylated spirits?

[Moos3h]

Will give that a go! Dont have meths but wonder if baby wipes would do it? Ideally don't want to wreck the coating but perhaps that's what's coming off!?