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    Default Does anyone make Monel strings packaged separately?

    I just put a set of D'Addario EJM74 monel strings on my Northfield 4th Gen F5 and I'm loving the sound. A bit more mellow (which I like) but still booming. Also, I understand that monel is much more resistant to corrosion. I live in Panama (high heat and humidity) so keeping a set of strings from rusting is a real problem.

    And therein lies the question: The D'Addario comes with the entire set packaged in one sealed envelope. This is fine for changing the entire set. But if one string breaks I don't want to open the package for a replacement and then have the rest of the set corrode before I need them. Some strings (like the GHS A270) have each string separately packaged in a sealed envelope. These are great for replacements since the rest of the set will last until needed.

    Does anybody make a monel string that is packaged in separate envelopes?
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    Exclamation Re: Does anyone make Monel strings packaged separately?

    Core Wire , Music Wire on all 8, is steel , so what the winding wire is on the 4 low strings will not change that.

    People often suggest Just Strings for more options..


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    Default Re: Does anyone make Monel strings packaged separately?

    GHS also makes a pure nickel string that will resist corrosion. In the midwest we have high humidity in the summer and they last for me much longer that bronze. They come individually sealed too. I love the sound.
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    Default Re: Does anyone make Monel strings packaged separately?

    Try Curt Mangan They manufacture a Monel string in two gauge sets and they package the strings in separate paper envelops. R/


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    Default Re: Does anyone make Monel strings packaged separately?

    Quote Originally Posted by UsuallyPickin View Post
    Try Curt Mangan They manufacture a Monel string in two gauge sets and they package the strings in separate paper envelops. R/


    https://www.juststrings.com/manganmandolin.html
    +1.....and you can order direct as well.

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    Default Re: Does anyone make Monel strings packaged separately?

    Quote Originally Posted by UsuallyPickin View Post
    Try Curt Mangan They manufacture a Monel string in two gauge sets and they package the strings in separate paper envelops. R/


    https://www.juststrings.com/manganmandolin.html
    I use Mangan Monels on my Girouard A oval and love them ! Best price where I have found them are at gimmesomestrings.com !

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    Default Re: Does anyone make Monel strings packaged separately?

    I don't know about anyone else's experience, but I've never noticed any corrosion on my Monel strings. I've changed them after six months and not seen any appreciable difference in appearance from the new ones.
    Mitch Russell

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