Re: Rot smell on strings how to get rid of it?
Not sure what "rot smell" means. The brass or nickel windings of strings can pass along a metallic odor. Body oils and sweat from fingers can linger on strings and turn a bit rancid; these substances also can accumulate on the fretboard and be picked up by your fingers.
Best tactic, rather than applying some other substance after playing, is just to wipe down strings and fretboard with a clean cloth, even a microfiber, after each time you play. Removing all unwanted substances from the neck should minimize any odor.
When you open a package of new strings, give them a sniff; do you smell a metallic odor? Is that in any way related to the odor you're getting after you play? Individual body chemistry does come into the picture -- that's why some players deaden their strings after a few episodes of playing, while others' strings stay un-corroded and "new" sounding for months. My late brother John could make a set of guitar strings sound dead after a couple days, while I can keep strings on infrequently-played instruments for a year or more.
I would try decreasing your use of lubricants, as Charles E suggests; these may be contributing to the problem rather than solving it.
Allen Hopkins
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