Sticky Flats

[dbassdan]

I have just started using Flatwounds and they feel very sticky, Im using D'adarrio chromes......does this go away after some playing time? Does anyone have any experience here?

Thanks.

[Jaco who?]

A little rubbing alcohol with a paper towel will remove it. Your fingers will too, but it will take awhile.

[seanm]

I find new chromes are always sticky. It will go away with use.

[SasquatchDude]

Yeah, that's normal. Give them a few days of solid playing and you'll feel it wear off.

[dbassdan]

Awesome, thanks guys.

[bassbully]

Try some fret eze type spray lube it makes them work in a little quicker. Give them some time...they are worth it.

[3234718]

I've recently discovered the disgusting yet excellent functionality of nose grease on sticky strings. It works.

[SasquatchDude]

Originally Posted by 3234718

I've recently discovered the disgusting yet excellent functionality of nose grease on sticky strings. It works.

^This^

Gouge the crease between your nose and cheeks with the top of your fingernail, then run each string between your fingers real good

[JimmyM]

That's just gross.

[3234718]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

That's just gross.

But effective.

[hsech]

Originally Posted by 3234718

I've recently discovered the disgusting yet excellent functionality of nose grease on sticky strings. It works.

From the outside of the nose I hope!

[3234718]

Originally Posted by hsech

From the outside of the nose I hope!

Depends on the gig.