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Once again, it's time for the FNGT!

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**Once again, it's time for the FNGT!** If you don't know how this works, [click this link](https://fngt.gq/index.php?page=intro). That link will take you to another site to give you some additional information and tell you about some of our off-site features. That's also the site where we will host the weekly guitar threads, should Poal go down. **NOTE:** That site is by invitation only. If you want an invite, and you're a regular participant, then just ask Crazy, or myself. If you do know what's going on, you probably don't need to click that link - but you may want to, to make sure you know of the other features, such as the archive or a separate forum that's invite only. Remember, we are guests here on Poal. Let's act like it. If you're interested in supporting Poal, then [you can donate](https://poal.co/donate).

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I have used Ernie Ball electric guitar strings before, I don't think they said Rock and Roll on the package, just super slinky. Now I can play Rock and Roll

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These are a specific Slinky model. They're not all that expensive, about seven bucks as memory serves.

But, they're pretty good. They have a good midrange, a warm sound while still retaining the brights. They're quite bendable and resilient, but not like coated strings.

They're also sealed against the elements, something fairly modern. This keeps them 'fresh' and 'shelf-stable', 'cause strings do age when exposed to the elements. They should last a while before losing their luster.

The acoustic are quite similar. with the goal of increasing volume and clarity. They're quite good for the price. They might have been six bucks.

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I think I'll wait till I get the tuner to change them

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Meh... It's up to you. They don't belong to me. They belong to you! That's what gifts are.

I will mention that you can get a good tuner on your phone, but those really work best with acoustics, where you're not dealing with the amplification aspect which may add distortion. For that, I recommend the clip on tuner, like you have coming in a few days. Amazon says to expect delivery "October 7 - 12". So, that's a five day window.

But, a clip-on tuner works with anything, even an unplugged electric. Those work by sensing the vibration.

What you REALLY want is a 'strobe tuner'. I have a variety of them. They are the peak of accuracy. I did not spend the money to send you a proper strobe tuner. You are getting a clip-on tuner. It'll work just fine - even showing you the cents, or it should. Dunno... I haven't tried that specific brand. It looks like it shows cents.

Also, leaving a tuner on your guitar may lead to it leaving marks on the guitar from the rubber interacting with the finish. Personally, I don't much care unless the guitars are extremely valuable. If they're valuable, don't leave the tuner on 'em. Though, they really mostly react with nitrocellulose finishes and I suspect the guitars you own are all poly finished.