Members bigald18 Posted February 27, 2013 Members Share Posted February 27, 2013 When I was packing to move I found several sets of light gauge strings that had probably been stored for about 10-12 years still in the box. I was wondering if strings have a SHELF life when not placed on a guitar. Never heard that brought up as a topic and was really curious. BigAl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted February 27, 2013 Members Share Posted February 27, 2013 Ive come across really old sets that were fine and some that were not. If theres very little or no corrosion theyed be worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamesp Posted February 27, 2013 Members Share Posted February 27, 2013 It'll be the unwound strings that go bad. Or maybe it's that they all corrode, but that you can't feel it so much on the wound strings. I got some old ernie balls in a swap and they sounded just like new strings, but I immediately wanted to replace the B & E. That's been my only experience w/ old strings tho'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted February 27, 2013 Members Share Posted February 27, 2013 The only thing that could hurt them is corrosion, and that would probably show. If they look okay, they are probably okay. It's not going to hurt anything to try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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