Intonation sharp after only 4-5 days? (on a friends Warmoth strat)

You guys were WREONG :fawk: why would Floyd saddles move if seated properly :lol:
I changed strings and GUESS WHAT; strings are in perfect intonation again.

Also had to remove some gunk on the fretboard...
Seriously, these strings was not only gunky, but RUSTY, after 4-5 days of playing...

Solutions?

1. Get some kind of coated strings
2. Wash his hands and dry properly before playing
3. Wipe off strings after playing
?. Stop drinking coffee (maybe?)

But I dont want to recommend the Elixier, because they sounds like ass. Sounds like tone knob is rolled down a bit.

Also read here:

"In general, the current standard diet is primarily composed of acidic or acidifying elements (proteins, cereals, sugars). Alkaline foods such as vegetables are eaten in much smaller quantities; their alkaline content is insufficient to neutralize surplus acids.
Stimulants like tobacco, coffee, tea and alcohol are also extremely acidifying"
Are You Too Acidic? Check Your Symptoms | Care2 Healthy Living

He eats candy, drinks alcohol, I think he smokes, and I know he drinks a lot of coffee.

I stopped alcohol years back, I dont smoke or drink coffee, I rarely eat candy or anything... I'm vegetarian too so I get a lot of vegetables. And I can use my strings for 4-5 weeks without and issues, no gunk, no intonation problems, etc etc.

I notice a relation between coffee and string wear.

I feel like Rob Reiner now :lol:

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schantist said:

Another epic thread... Pseudoscience at its best, did you check whether the strawberry moon had any influence too?

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1. I built the guitar, it intonated perfectly. The guy picks it up.
2. He comes with about 4 days later because we're supposed to record the day after. Strings are DISGUSTING and RUSTY. Intonates like ass. Sharp ass.
3. I put new strings on, and the strings are back to perfect intonation again.

How much do somebody wanna bet on the strings being disgusting and shit-intonated in a few another days? :lol:
I'm up for $50. The guitar stays intonated perfectly, you will recieve $50 from me on Paypal.
If the intonation is SHARP, I wanna have $50.

I can film how it intonates before he comes and starts recording, and then I can film when he comes back a few days later to record another song or two.

I can afford it, and I am fucking ready to prove you guys wrong. :fawk:

So, who's up for betting!?!??! :flex:

Assault Bacon said:

Caffeine is not the issue... it's the acid in brewed coffee. If you drink more than 3 cups per day (obviously depending upon size of cup,) studies show that it increases the acidic qualities in your perspiration and in the oil produced by your skin.

Certain types of metal will react quickly to that acid. I can't say whether the particular strings he's using are susceptible to this sort of corrosion, but I can say that if you work in an industry that deals with manufacturing fasteners, and you are one of those people who sweat a lot, they'll ask you to refrain from drinking coffee or acidic drinks until after work and cease doing so within 5 hours of your next shift.

It's possible that your friend is just one of these people.

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I cannot know either, this is just my speculations.

I dont wanna put him through a laboratory experiment just to see how coffee affects his sweat/skin oil, but it's certainly interesting that some people makes this mess.

The other guitarist in Rocka Rollas doesn't drink much coffee, and he just like me, have very clean guitars.

Three other guys I know who drinks coffee makes a mess too.

BUT HERE'S THE WEIRD PART!!!
Another guy I know doesn't drink cofee, but his strings are ALWAYS the most disgusting you can imagine.
Everything he looks at gets dirty