Reply To: Silver Strings
Sure, you can even buy them on-line. But solid “silver strings” aren’t practical. Too soft. Rather, “silver strings” are made of copper that’s plated with silver to resist corrosion.
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If they WERE practical, I have no doubt the sound would be brilliant until they quickly go out of tune. Silver’s very resonant… try flipping an old Ben Franklin silver half dollar (pre-1962). It sings with an amazingly clear tone. Then try flipping a new one…. utter disappointment.