Break my strings in for me!

[Marley's Ghost]

A few folks have expressed interest in preferring new string tone. I, on the other hand, despise new string sound and prefer more dead round tones. I have 2 new sets of Carvin 5011 5-string Electric Bass 5011 Nickel plated medium gauge round wounds (Gauge sizes: .040, .060, .080, .100, .128)
You must have a TB feedback of at least 5 (100% positive). Your bass must have an equivalent length to a Carvin XB75 (long scale). I will mail you the strings, and you mail them back (wiped with a little string cleaner) after 2-4 weeks of playing. I have 2 new sets, but need to hold on to one for spares.. First PM meeting the above criteria (and including name and home address) gets the first set. When I get that back, will send out the second set. We both cover our own postage for shipping.

Any takers?

[electracoyote]

Um, let me get this straight:

You want some lackey to install your strings on their bass, break them in, then un-install them, and mail them back to you.

Wow, I have never so regretted not being a Supporting Member so I could take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

[Marley's Ghost]

Originally Posted by electracoyote

Um, let me get this straight:

You want some lackey to install your strings on their bass, break them in, then un-install them, and mail them back to you.

Wow, I have never so regretted not being a Supporting Member so I could take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

No. Someone who likes new strings gets a set for free, and then gets rid of them when they no longer sound new. But you are right about the supporting member part. Unfair of me. So strike that. Just a minimum of 5 positive feedback rating.

[FunkMetalBass]

If those strings were a little heavier, I'd take you up on that offer.

If I were you, I'd string them up, pull on them to stretch them, then grab some crisco and run it over the strings. Let it sit for an hour and then wipe it off with string cleaner.

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Originally Posted by Marley's Ghost

A few folks have expressed interest in preferring new string tone. I, on the other hand, despise new string sound and prefer more dead round tones. I have 2 new sets of Carvin 5011 5-string Electric Bass 5011 Nickel plated medium gauge round wounds (Gauge sizes: .040, .060, .080, .100, .128)
You must have a TB feedback of at least 5 (100% positive). Your bass must have an equivalent length to a Carvin XB75 (long scale). I will mail you the strings, and you mail them back (wiped with a little string cleaner) after 2-4 weeks of playing. I have 2 new sets, but need to hold on to one for spares.. First PM meeting the above criteria (and including name and home address) gets the first set. When I get that back, will send out the second set. We both cover our own postage for shipping.

Any takers?

You need to talk to John, man.

I like new strings but I'm going broke!

[JtheJazzMan]

Uh, how about putting in some extra practice time each day?

[Jaco who?]

Originally Posted by JtheJazzMan

Uh, how about putting in some extra practice time each day?

Naw, that's too sensible.

[fearceol]

If people want to participate, then that's fine, but it seems a lot of hassle for the sake of a few hours breaking in time.

[Kipaste]

Wouldn't it be easier to do it by yourself, especially since they're nickel plated?

First attach the strings, over tune and detune them a couple of times. Then prepare a mixture of oils and salt, dip the strings in, take em out and let the goo work it's magic for a couple of days.

There has actually been a topic about this before, where some guy had created a very thorough way of getting rid of the new string zing.

[fearceol]

Originally Posted by Kipaste

Wouldn't it be easier to do it by yourself, especially since they're nickel plated?

First attach the strings, over tune and detune them a couple of times. Then prepare a mixture of oils and salt, dip the strings in, take em out and let the goo work it's magic for a couple of days.

There has actually been a topic about this before, where some guy had created a very thorough way of getting rid of the new string zing.

That seems like as much hassel to me

The zing does not last that long, besides, in the not too distant future you'll be looking to change the strings because of a build up of said oils and salt from your fingers.

[Kipaste]

Oh yeah, I forgot the obvious question: have you tried flatwounds?

[fearceol]

Originally Posted by Kipaste

Oh yeah, I forgot the obvious question: have you tried flatwounds?

Yeah, now you are talking !!

[TheMutt]

If my Carvin weren't fretless, and if I didn't hate round-wounds on my Stingray, I'd break your strings in for you. However, you really should give some flats a try, or even some half rounds. I've also used baby wipes on rounds with good results of getting dead sounding strings.

Otherwise, you could just string up the bass and have it spend the day near some kids.

[4-string]

If you prefer the sound of dead rounds, why change in the first place? Did you break one?

Halfrounds or flats would give you 10 times better tone than dead rounds (which to my ear is as bad as it ever gets), but YMMV of course.

[Luckydog]

this is just....weird.

[madbassplaya]

Originally Posted by fearceol

If people want to participate, then that's fine, but it seems a lot of hassle for the sake of a few hours breaking in time.

he's not wanting you to break in his strings for a few hours. he's wanting someone to play on them so they lose that new roundwound zing.

if you don't like the idea, that's fine, but you guys are giving him flack for nothing. if someone has a bass similar to his, they will get a new set of strings for a few weeks, and then mail them off. That's not bad.

[Marley's Ghost]

Ok, to answer a few questions.

1) Tried bbq sauce, crisco and other potions. Either killed the strings or didn't do much.
2) Tried flats and halfrounds. Didn't have the overtones that rounds give me.

But thanks anyway for the tips.

[mtizzle]

I think it's a great idea. If I fit your criteria, I'd jump on it. Good luck finding someone!