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Fender 130 Clear/Silver Classical Nylon Guitar Strings - Ball End Fender 130 Clear/Silver Classical Nylon Guitar Strings - Ball End Paypal US $4.49 14d 21h 23m
D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension Nylon D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension Nylon Paypal US $5.25 8h 39m
Set Stainless Steel Core Silver Guitar Strings 36 Set Stainless Steel Core Silver Guitar Strings 36"- 41" Paypal 0 Bid US $5.39 11h 46m
Rotosound Black n Silver Tie-On Classical Strings Rotosound Black n Silver Tie-On Classical Strings Paypal US $7.95 27d 3h 35m
10 sets of daddario EXP silver plated strings classic guitar normal gauge exp45 10 sets of daddario EXP silver plated strings classic guitar normal gauge exp45 Paypal 1 Bid US $19.99 1d 4h 30m
Hannabach Silver Special Medium Tension 815 MT New 6 string set Hannabach Silver Special Medium Tension 815 MT New 6 string set Paypal US $18.97 3d 21h 18m
2 Pack D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension 2 Pack D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension Paypal US $16.50 1d 13h 9m
3 SETS * Ernie Ball Ernesto Palla Black & Silver Nylon Classical Strings (2406) 3 SETS * Ernie Ball Ernesto Palla Black & Silver Nylon Classical Strings (2406) Paypal US $14.59 19d 18h 55m
Ernie Ball Clear & Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings. Ernie Ball Clear & Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings. Paypal US $4.99 1d 18h 29m
GHS La Classique Nylon and Silver Classical Guitar Strings. GHS La Classique Nylon and Silver Classical Guitar Strings. Paypal US $5.99 1d 18h 33m
Pyramid C369 200 Classical Double Silver Fluro Carbon Strings Med Tens x 1 Set Pyramid C369 200 Classical Double Silver Fluro Carbon Strings Med Tens x 1 Set Paypal US $14.00 3d 19h 58m
2 Sets D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension 2 Sets D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension Paypal US $10.99 2d 7h 10m
4 Pack D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension 4 Pack D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension Paypal US $31.89 2d 8h 9m
6 PCS Silver Golden Alice A406 Acoustic Guitar Strings String Set Brand New 6 PCS Silver Golden Alice A406 Acoustic Guitar Strings String Set Brand New Paypal US $2.89 25d 7h 31m
Rotosound RS1000 Silver Wound Violin Strings Rotosound RS1000 Silver Wound Violin Strings Paypal US $6.39 26d 8h 15m
Alice Stainless Steel Silver Plated Super Light Acoustic Guitar Strings 11-52 Alice Stainless Steel Silver Plated Super Light Acoustic Guitar Strings 11-52 Paypal US $6.79 15d 21h 19m
Ernie Ball 2403 Ernesto Palla Nylon Clear and silver Guitar Strings Ernie Ball 2403 Ernesto Palla Nylon Clear and silver Guitar Strings Paypal US $9.68 4d 10h 38m
Ball-End Folk Classical Guitar String Set Nylon Silver Ball-End Folk Classical Guitar String Set Nylon Silver Paypal US $4.99 23d 19h 58m
Innovation Bass Strings - Silver Slap - set-140SLP - Gary Ritter Strings - USA Innovation Bass Strings - Silver Slap - set-140SLP - Gary Ritter Strings - USA Paypal US $139.00 23d 23h 35m
Fender 100 Clear/Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings - Tie End Fender 100 Clear/Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings - Tie End Paypal US $4.49 7d 8h 7m
Acoustic Guitar Strings Set Super Light Silver Plated Acoustic Guitar Strings Set Super Light Silver Plated Paypal US $3.69 5d 17h 29m
Pyramid 675/8 Long Neck Silver Plated Saz Strings x 2 Sets Pyramid 675/8 Long Neck Silver Plated Saz Strings x 2 Sets Paypal US $32.00 27d 23h 51m
D'Addario EJ83L Gypsy Jazz Silver Wound Light Acoustic Guitar Strings D'Addario EJ83L Gypsy Jazz Silver Wound Light Acoustic Guitar Strings Paypal US $7.99 25d 20h 24m
La Bella 700T Acoustic Silver Tenor Guitar Strings La Bella 700T Acoustic Silver Tenor Guitar Strings Paypal US $9.99 25d 7h 53m
Pyramid 306 100 Acoustic Silver-Plated Wound Guitar Strings x 5 Sets Pyramid 306 100 Acoustic Silver-Plated Wound Guitar Strings x 5 Sets Paypal US $35.00 22d 23h 3m
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Machine Head Left Screw Type Guitar String Tuning Peg Silver Tone Machine Head Left Screw Type Guitar String Tuning Peg Silver Tone Paypal US $4.58 26d
NEW PLANET WAVES NS SILVER CAPO 6 OR 12 STRING GUITAR CAPO NEW PLANET WAVES NS SILVER CAPO 6 OR 12 STRING GUITAR CAPO Paypal US $14.85 2d 18h 29m
2 Pcs Silver Tone Handle Guitar String Head Pegs Set 2 Pcs Silver Tone Handle Guitar String Head Pegs Set Paypal US $10.07 8d 14h 58m
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Silver String
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.
Fender 130 Clear/Silver Classical Nylon Guitar Strings - Ball End Fender 130 Clear/Silver Classical Nylon Guitar Strings - Ball End Paypal US $4.49 14d 21h 23m
D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension Nylon D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension Nylon Paypal US $5.25 8h 39m
Set Stainless Steel Core Silver Guitar Strings 36 Set Stainless Steel Core Silver Guitar Strings 36"- 41" Paypal 0 Bid US $5.39 11h 46m
Rotosound Black n Silver Tie-On Classical Strings Rotosound Black n Silver Tie-On Classical Strings Paypal US $7.95 27d 3h 35m
10 sets of daddario EXP silver plated strings classic guitar normal gauge exp45 10 sets of daddario EXP silver plated strings classic guitar normal gauge exp45 Paypal 1 Bid US $19.99 1d 4h 30m
Hannabach Silver Special Medium Tension 815 MT New 6 string set Hannabach Silver Special Medium Tension 815 MT New 6 string set Paypal US $18.97 3d 21h 18m
2 Pack D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension 2 Pack D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Hard Tension Paypal US $16.50 1d 13h 9m
3 SETS * Ernie Ball Ernesto Palla Black & Silver Nylon Classical Strings (2406) 3 SETS * Ernie Ball Ernesto Palla Black & Silver Nylon Classical Strings (2406) Paypal US $14.59 19d 18h 55m
Ernie Ball Clear & Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings. Ernie Ball Clear & Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings. Paypal US $4.99 1d 18h 29m
GHS La Classique Nylon and Silver Classical Guitar Strings. GHS La Classique Nylon and Silver Classical Guitar Strings. Paypal US $5.99 1d 18h 33m
Pyramid C369 200 Classical Double Silver Fluro Carbon Strings Med Tens x 1 Set Pyramid C369 200 Classical Double Silver Fluro Carbon Strings Med Tens x 1 Set Paypal US $14.00 3d 19h 58m
2 Sets D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension 2 Sets D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension Paypal US $10.99 2d 7h 10m
4 Pack D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension 4 Pack D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Silver Classical Guitar Strings Normal Tension Paypal US $31.89 2d 8h 9m
6 PCS Silver Golden Alice A406 Acoustic Guitar Strings String Set Brand New 6 PCS Silver Golden Alice A406 Acoustic Guitar Strings String Set Brand New Paypal US $2.89 25d 7h 31m
Rotosound RS1000 Silver Wound Violin Strings Rotosound RS1000 Silver Wound Violin Strings Paypal US $6.39 26d 8h 15m
Alice Stainless Steel Silver Plated Super Light Acoustic Guitar Strings 11-52 Alice Stainless Steel Silver Plated Super Light Acoustic Guitar Strings 11-52 Paypal US $6.79 15d 21h 19m
Ernie Ball 2403 Ernesto Palla Nylon Clear and silver Guitar Strings Ernie Ball 2403 Ernesto Palla Nylon Clear and silver Guitar Strings Paypal US $9.68 4d 10h 38m
Ball-End Folk Classical Guitar String Set Nylon Silver Ball-End Folk Classical Guitar String Set Nylon Silver Paypal US $4.99 23d 19h 58m
Innovation Bass Strings - Silver Slap - set-140SLP - Gary Ritter Strings - USA Innovation Bass Strings - Silver Slap - set-140SLP - Gary Ritter Strings - USA Paypal US $139.00 23d 23h 35m
Fender 100 Clear/Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings - Tie End Fender 100 Clear/Silver Nylon Classical Guitar Strings - Tie End Paypal US $4.49 7d 8h 7m
Acoustic Guitar Strings Set Super Light Silver Plated Acoustic Guitar Strings Set Super Light Silver Plated Paypal US $3.69 5d 17h 29m
Pyramid 675/8 Long Neck Silver Plated Saz Strings x 2 Sets Pyramid 675/8 Long Neck Silver Plated Saz Strings x 2 Sets Paypal US $32.00 27d 23h 51m
D'Addario EJ83L Gypsy Jazz Silver Wound Light Acoustic Guitar Strings D'Addario EJ83L Gypsy Jazz Silver Wound Light Acoustic Guitar Strings Paypal US $7.99 25d 20h 24m
La Bella 700T Acoustic Silver Tenor Guitar Strings La Bella 700T Acoustic Silver Tenor Guitar Strings Paypal US $9.99 25d 7h 53m
Pyramid 306 100 Acoustic Silver-Plated Wound Guitar Strings x 5 Sets Pyramid 306 100 Acoustic Silver-Plated Wound Guitar Strings x 5 Sets Paypal US $35.00 22d 23h 3m
D'Addario EJ32 Folk Nylon Silver/Ball End Black Treble Guitar Strings D'Addario EJ32 Folk Nylon Silver/Ball End Black Treble Guitar Strings Paypal US $7.99 25d 6h 34m
Full Set Silver Tone Electric Acoustic Guitar Strings Full Set Silver Tone Electric Acoustic Guitar Strings Paypal US $7.20 19d 48m
Silver Tone Metal Guitar String A-5 for Electric Guitar Silver Tone Metal Guitar String A-5 for Electric Guitar Paypal US $4.91 29d 21h 43m
Metal Silver Tone Guitar String D-4 for Electric Guitar Metal Silver Tone Guitar String D-4 for Electric Guitar Paypal US $7.00 29d 21h 14m
GHS Nylon and Silver Classical Guitar Strings - Tie End GHS Nylon and Silver Classical Guitar Strings - Tie End Paypal US $6.99 29d 12h 39m
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Machine Head Left Screw Type Guitar String Tuning Peg Silver Tone Machine Head Left Screw Type Guitar String Tuning Peg Silver Tone Paypal US $4.58 26d
NEW PLANET WAVES NS SILVER CAPO 6 OR 12 STRING GUITAR CAPO NEW PLANET WAVES NS SILVER CAPO 6 OR 12 STRING GUITAR CAPO Paypal US $14.85 2d 18h 29m
2 Pcs Silver Tone Handle Guitar String Head Pegs Set 2 Pcs Silver Tone Handle Guitar String Head Pegs Set Paypal US $10.07 8d 14h 58m
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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

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  1. # Diane Gon 11 Nov 2010 at 2:17 pm

    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.

  2. # weakfleshon 26 Jan 2011 at 7:50 pm

    > 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 :-)

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