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    Coated String Choices

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    [quote name='noelk27' post='283216' date='Sep 13 2008, 02:44 PM']The “deadness” is a consequence of the use of the polymeric material, which eradicates the voids created by the wrapping process. The word coating is somewhat misleading as the polymeric material is better thought of as a filler and not a coating - particularly with respect to Gore’s Elixir strings which have the superficial polymeric material removed by scraping. With this in mind, the deadening you perceived is a consequence of coated strings having an increased similarity to flatwound than roundwound strings, as the air pockets inherent in the wrapping of roundwound strings contribute to the perceived life of the string when it is new, and as these pockets fill with detritus the progressive deadening of the string over it’s playing life - in combination with other factors, such as surface damage.[/quote]

    Just wondering what you do for a living, as I seem to remember you getting incredibly technical in a thread about status necks and whether they can be redrilled for different bolt configuration? You're a walking encyclopedia! :)

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