[quote name='dmccombe7' post='1066090' date='Dec 21 2010, 08:03 PM']3 Weeks old set of elixirs. Not played aggressively (jazz, chords & little funk slap etc) Not gigged. Coating is showing signs of fraying.
Loved the feel and sound of these strings so its a shame about the quality control.
I know this has been posted on B.C. before but does anyone have any suggestions on a good quality equivelant with similar feel and sound.
Have contacted Strings Direct and Elixir for advice - am I wasting my time with this avenue. ???
Sorry if this is going over old stuff but would appreciate any help or advice.
Cheers
Dave[/quote]
I too use Elixirs. I notice the coating frays where I pluck with my right hand and on the most used parts of the string but even though they fray they still keep their tone longer than anything else I have ever used.