my strings...they're...wearing...awaaaaaaayyyy

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my strings...they're...wearing...awaaaaaaayyyy

Unread post by lovemonkeymc » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:12 pm

does anyone know what would be the major factor for string corrosion? also, does anyone know of any cleaner-type product for caring for your strings? thanks...
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Unread post by gumbomadness » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:18 pm

Get new strings. -_-
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Unread post by filmdude100cms » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:37 pm

gumbomadness wrote:Get new strings. -_-
yeah, if theyre wearing down, get new ones cause they prolly sound horrible now.
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Unread post by lovemonkeymc » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:50 pm

i should have specified, sorry, but my strings sound great, it's the buildup of crud on them thats the problem. i wipe them down with a dry towel and they feel and sound fine, i was just wondering if there were any precautionary measures i could take to protect them.
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Unread post by Flakes » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:52 pm

I have seen stuff around just try musiciansfriend.com i wouldnt be suprised if they had something.
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Unread post by budlitebrad » Fri Aug 13, 2004 9:02 pm

Wear gloves when you play. Not mittens though...
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Unread post by Macht » Sat Aug 14, 2004 5:06 pm

your just a cheap bastard :P
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Unread post by Kukini » Sat Aug 14, 2004 5:29 pm

Don't sweat...
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Unread post by onid41 » Sat Aug 14, 2004 5:35 pm

the crud and stuff is probably because of moisture...change your strings
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Unread post by filmdude100cms » Sat Aug 14, 2004 5:39 pm

onid41 wrote:the crud and stuff is probably because of moisture...change your strings
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Unread post by Macht » Sat Aug 14, 2004 5:40 pm

i still think i said it best
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Unread post by max » Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:27 pm

and you might try coated strings (elixir)
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Unread post by YouNeverNo41 » Mon Aug 30, 2004 9:17 pm

max wrote:and you might try coated strings (elixir)
Yeah that may help...plus no figure squeak.
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Unread post by StarSlight » Wed Sep 01, 2004 11:54 am

Wash your hands before you play and utilize coated strings.
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