1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comSarvesh Tiwarihttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/seymourduncanWhy do my pole pieces tarnish or rust? - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Pfp5ykVpD0"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/why-do-my-pole-pieces-tarnish-or-rust">Why do my pole pieces tarnish or rust?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/why-do-my-pole-pieces-tarnish-or-rust/embed#?secret=Pfp5ykVpD0" width="600" height="338" title="“Why do my pole pieces tarnish or rust?” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="Pfp5ykVpD0" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Normally hardware used on musical instruments is either machined, cast or fabricated with some material suitable and plated either to cover up the cosmetic appearance of the bare or raw material or plated for longer durability. Many pole pieces are in their natural cast state and are not plated and as the instrument is played...