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  • Why do my guitar stings smell nostalgic

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    Why Steel Guitar Strings Have That Unique Smell on the Fretboard If you’ve played an acoustic or electric guitar long enough, you’ve probably noticed it: that distinct, metallic, slightly earthy smell that lingers on your fingers and around the fretboard after a session. It’s subtle but unmistakable and for many players, oddly nostalgic. Steel guitar…