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Old 12-29-2010, 03:36 PM
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Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes String Cleaner = Kaput?

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MF says they're discontinued.

Ernie Ball's site doesn't have them listed anymore either.

I know some people hate them, but I like/liked them.

Anyone know the scoop?
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MF says they're discontinued.

Ernie Ball's site doesn't have them listed anymore either.

I know some people hate them, but I like/liked them.

Anyone know the scoop?
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might want to check out The String Cleaner. They've got one for bass, too.

http://thestringcleaner.com
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Buy a big pack of individual alcohol wipes from a pharmacy and keep a bunch in your case.
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Buy a big pack of individual alcohol wipes from a pharmacy and keep a bunch in your case.
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Or buy a big bottle of rubbing alcohol and use whatever paper towels/wipes... you got on your hands.
Works nice for me.
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Old 01-06-2011, 05:20 AM
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You're supposed to clean strings?
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You're supposed to clean strings?
Nah, It's just an option 8-)
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Still listed on the EB site afew minutes ago, and a Googling reveals a few places to buy them, including GC and Amazon.
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