FX1 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hello everyone, Happy New Year! I have An Epi Les Paul with gold hardware about 15 years old. I had it in it's hard shell case in a closet untouched for about 1 or 2 years. When I finally got around to taking it out the hardware was rusted. All of the strings had rust on them near the bridge causing two of the strings to bust. I cleaned the hardware, put on new strings, 4 days later the rust was back, even on the strings causing a new string to break. I have four other guitars stored in the same spot and they are perfect. Any solutions would be much appreciated. I thought about replacing the hardware, but it just seems strange that this is the only guitar affected. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Is moisture somehow getting into the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX1 Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 I can't see how. The other guitars stored with it are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Dry out the Case.. If its a hardshell opening it up for several days, if its a gig bag turnout inside out until you are sure its totally dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiekiduk Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 you could try the moisture absorbing crystal sacks that come with new guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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