Silver String
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Fender 130 Clear/Silver Classical Nylon Guitar Strings - Ball End | ![]() |
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US $4.49 | 15d 2h 40m |
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GHS La Classique Nylon and Silver Classical Guitar Strings. | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $4.99 | 7h 34m |
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Ernie Ball Clear & Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings. | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $3.99 | 7h 34m |
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Rotosound Black n Silver Tie-On Classical Strings | ![]() |
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US $7.95 | 27d 8h 52m |
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D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension Nylon | ![]() |
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US $5.25 | 13h 56m |
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Set Stainless Steel Core Silver Guitar Strings 36"- 41" | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $5.39 | 17h 3m |
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D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Tension Normal | ![]() |
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US $5.47 | 20h 38m |
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Hannabach Silver Special Medium Tension 815 MT New 6 string set | ![]() |
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US $18.97 | 4d 2h 34m |
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10 sets of daddario EXP silver plated strings classic guitar normal gauge exp45 | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $19.99 | 1d 9h 46m |
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3 SETS * Ernie Ball Ernesto Palla Black & Silver Nylon Classical Strings (2406) | ![]() |
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US $14.59 | 20d 11m |
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2 Pack D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension | ![]() |
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US $16.50 | 1d 18h 25m |
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Pyramid C369 200 Classical Double Silver Fluro Carbon Strings Med Tens x 1 Set | ![]() |
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US $14.00 | 4d 1h 15m |
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6 PCS Silver Golden Alice A406 Acoustic Guitar Strings String Set Brand New | ![]() |
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US $2.89 | 25d 12h 47m |
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Rotosound RS1000 Silver Wound Violin Strings | ![]() |
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US $6.39 | 26d 13h 31m |
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2 Sets D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension | ![]() |
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US $10.99 | 2d 12h 26m |
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4 Pack D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension | ![]() |
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US $31.89 | 2d 13h 25m |
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Alice Stainless Steel Silver Plated Super Light Acoustic Guitar Strings 11-52 | ![]() |
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US $6.79 | 16d 2h 35m |
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Ernie Ball 2403 Ernesto Palla Nylon Clear and silver Guitar Strings | ![]() |
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US $9.68 | 4d 15h 54m |
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Ball-End Folk Classical Guitar String Set Nylon Silver | ![]() |
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US $4.99 | 24d 1h 14m |
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Fender 100 Clear/Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings - Tie End | ![]() |
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US $4.49 | 7d 13h 24m |
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1 set of Nylon strings w/ silver wound E B G D A E .028-043 | ![]() |
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US $2.99 | 19d 21h 12m |
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Innovation Bass Strings - Silver Slap - set-140SLP - Gary Ritter Strings - USA | ![]() |
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US $139.00 | 24d 4h 51m |
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Acoustic Guitar Strings Set Super Light Silver Plated | ![]() |
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US $3.69 | 5d 22h 45m |
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Full Set Silver Tone Electric Acoustic Guitar Strings | ![]() |
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US $7.20 | 19d 6h 4m |
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Pyramid 675/8 Long Neck Silver Plated Saz Strings x 2 Sets | ![]() |
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US $32.00 | 28d 5h 8m |
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Machine Head Left Screw Type Guitar String Tuning Peg Silver Tone | ![]() |
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US $4.58 | 26d 5h 16m |
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NEW PLANET WAVES NS SILVER CAPO 6 OR 12 STRING GUITAR CAPO | ![]() |
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US $14.85 | 2d 23h 45m |
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2 Pcs Silver Tone Handle Guitar String Head Pegs Set | ![]() |
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US $10.07 | 8d 20h 14m |
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Silver String

When it comes to violin strings, is silver or aluminum better?
I'm getting D'addario Zyex strings (synthetic) put on my violin soon, and I'd like to know if it's better to have aluminum or silver. I prefer a rich sound. Also, has anyone tried Thomastik's Special Program gold plated E string? Is it rich? I'd like to try it.
They're not that expensive. The Special Program E string is only $10. There are many differences between guitars and violins. Guitars don't have issues such as whiny strings, while violins do. Yes, the gold makes it sound better.
It's a matter of personal preference. Aluminum sounds great for the first week, but the sound starts to deteriorate fairly quickly. Silver has a slightly thicker sound, and being a less mealeable metal tends to keep its sound quality longer.
The gold E string is a nice idea if there's a particular performance you want to have a rich sound on the E string in the next 2-3 weeks. After that it's time to change the string again. They're the best sounding E strings I've ever heard, but they go bad very quickly.
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Fender 130 Clear/Silver Classical Nylon Guitar Strings - Ball End | ![]() |
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US $4.49 | 15d 2h 40m |
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GHS La Classique Nylon and Silver Classical Guitar Strings. | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $4.99 | 7h 33m |
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Ernie Ball Clear & Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings. | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $3.99 | 7h 34m |
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Rotosound Black n Silver Tie-On Classical Strings | ![]() |
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US $7.95 | 27d 8h 52m |
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D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension Nylon | ![]() |
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US $5.25 | 13h 56m |
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Set Stainless Steel Core Silver Guitar Strings 36"- 41" | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $5.39 | 17h 3m |
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D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Tension Normal | ![]() |
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US $5.47 | 20h 38m |
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Hannabach Silver Special Medium Tension 815 MT New 6 string set | ![]() |
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US $18.97 | 4d 2h 34m |
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10 sets of daddario EXP silver plated strings classic guitar normal gauge exp45 | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $19.99 | 1d 9h 46m |
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3 SETS * Ernie Ball Ernesto Palla Black & Silver Nylon Classical Strings (2406) | ![]() |
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US $14.59 | 20d 11m |
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2 Pack D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension | ![]() |
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US $16.50 | 1d 18h 25m |
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Pyramid C369 200 Classical Double Silver Fluro Carbon Strings Med Tens x 1 Set | ![]() |
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US $14.00 | 4d 1h 14m |
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6 PCS Silver Golden Alice A406 Acoustic Guitar Strings String Set Brand New | ![]() |
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US $2.89 | 25d 12h 47m |
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Rotosound RS1000 Silver Wound Violin Strings | ![]() |
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US $6.39 | 26d 13h 31m |
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2 Sets D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension | ![]() |
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US $10.99 | 2d 12h 26m |
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4 Pack D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension | ![]() |
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US $31.89 | 2d 13h 25m |
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Alice Stainless Steel Silver Plated Super Light Acoustic Guitar Strings 11-52 | ![]() |
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US $6.79 | 16d 2h 35m |
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Ernie Ball 2403 Ernesto Palla Nylon Clear and silver Guitar Strings | ![]() |
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US $9.68 | 4d 15h 54m |
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Ball-End Folk Classical Guitar String Set Nylon Silver | ![]() |
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US $4.99 | 24d 1h 14m |
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Fender 100 Clear/Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings - Tie End | ![]() |
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US $4.49 | 7d 13h 24m |
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1 set of Nylon strings w/ silver wound E B G D A E .028-043 | ![]() |
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US $2.99 | 19d 21h 12m |
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Innovation Bass Strings - Silver Slap - set-140SLP - Gary Ritter Strings - USA | ![]() |
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US $139.00 | 24d 4h 51m |
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Acoustic Guitar Strings Set Super Light Silver Plated | ![]() |
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US $3.69 | 5d 22h 45m |
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Full Set Silver Tone Electric Acoustic Guitar Strings | ![]() |
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US $7.20 | 19d 6h 4m |
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Pyramid 675/8 Long Neck Silver Plated Saz Strings x 2 Sets | ![]() |
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US $32.00 | 28d 5h 8m |
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D'Addario EJ83L Gypsy Jazz Silver Wound Light Acoustic Guitar Strings | ![]() |
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US $7.99 | 26d 1h 40m |
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La Bella 700T Acoustic Silver Tenor Guitar Strings | ![]() |
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US $9.99 | 25d 13h 9m |
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Pyramid 306 100 Acoustic Silver-Plated Wound Guitar Strings x 5 Sets | ![]() |
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US $35.00 | 23d 4h 19m |
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D'Addario EJ32 Folk Nylon Silver/Ball End Black Treble Guitar Strings | ![]() |
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US $7.99 | 25d 11h 50m |
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GHS Nylon and Silver Classical Guitar Strings - Tie End | ![]() |
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US $6.99 | 29d 17h 55m |
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Machine Head Left Screw Type Guitar String Tuning Peg Silver Tone | ![]() |
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US $4.58 | 26d 5h 16m |
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NEW PLANET WAVES NS SILVER CAPO 6 OR 12 STRING GUITAR CAPO | ![]() |
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US $14.85 | 2d 23h 45m |
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2 Pcs Silver Tone Handle Guitar String Head Pegs Set | ![]() |
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US $10.07 | 8d 20h 14m |
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"Silver String" by James Iha
Jewellery Making Applications of Silver Findings
No jewellery workbox is complete without a selection of silver findings. Essential to any form of jewellery making, silver findings are cheap, plentiful and have a huge range of applications in every aspect of the craft. Used in everything from earrings to broaches, bracelets, necklaces and rings, silver findings are a cheap alternative to gold, allowing everyone to explore the fascinating world of creating their own jewellery.
Silver findings also make it possible to incorporate other aspects into your designs such as the inclusion of precious and semi-precious gemstones. Jewellery making suppliers have catalogues full of silver findings specifically designed to take stones, ranging from pre-cut cabochons to unique, one-off designs that can be adapted to suit a specific stone. The reflection from the silver finding gives the stone added depth and warmth, particularly when working with more translucent stones such as opal or the ever-popular amber.
Silver findings also have an added advantage in that they can be worked and re-worked to create a specific effect. If the jeweller is unhappy with the final result, the stone can be removed easily and the silver finding adjusted to give a better fit or finish. Silver is harder than gold but does tend to scratch easily so it is essential that you use the correct equipment when working with silver findings to ensure that the surface of the metal is not damaged. Deep marks can be very difficult to polish out and may detract from the beauty of the final piece, especially if they are on an exposed surface.
For those who may be allergic to nickel coated findings, silver and in particular Sterling silver findings are a useful alternative as they rarely cause any form of allergic reaction with the skin. It does depend on the copper content of the finding, which if high can turn the skin a green colour, but by selecting good quality findings from a reputable supplier this problem can be easily avoided. Silver findings used in earrings are relatively cheap and easy to use, so it is worth the extra small expense in selecting these over nickel plated findings to ensure that your jewellery can be worn by everyone.
The tiniest finding in anyone's workbox is also the most useful - the humble jump ring. This circular ring, which is split to allow it to be linked to other findings, is used in almost every type of jewellery making, particularly in the manufacture of necklaces and bracelets. Its most usual application is to fix clasps to the ends of strings of beads or chains and means that bracelet and necklace lengths can be adjusted to various sizes. It is always advisable to silver solder the jump ring once it is in place to avoid it catching on a piece of clothing, for example, and opening up allowing the necklace or bracelet to separate.
Silver findings are readily available from all good jewellery making suppliers and a quick scan on the Internet will give you plenty to choose from in your area. However, if you're looking for more unusual findings, don't be afraid to hunt further afield to add a bit of adventurous flare to your designs.
About the Author
Adam Hunter - E-commerce Marketing Manager of cooksongold.com. Cookson Precious Metals offer a choice of jewellery making supplies from over 10,000 products including gold and
silver findings
, tools, precious metal clay and gold and silver sheet - gold and silver. Contacts Adam Hunter E-commerce Marketing Manager Tel(DDI): +44 (0) 121 212 6491 E-mail: adam.hunter@cooksongold.com
Nov302009
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Cause its a song of giving and hope .plus that movie plays ever christmas so it just be came part of christmas holiday and in london different what do then the U.S.
> black body, “mint green” pickguard, gold hardware on the body, silver pickup dot things, silver frets and tuners and strings, light wood neck, and dark wood fingerboard. There’s no sense of continuity Frets are silver, strings are silver (or any color you buy), Mint Green is to look like an old aged phenolic pick guard from the 50s i believe, the tuners are gold with pearl heads, rosewood happens to be dark, maple happens to be light… I don’t get it.. no disrespect, but I just don’t get the criticism, it looks like every other freaking black strat with gold hardware, and a rosewood fretboard. “shurgs” oh well