Flexocor - what is this metal protector bit about?

[mike_odonovan]

did a search on this and came up with nothin

New Flexocor E string just put on and i notice there is a metal thing called a "protector" in a satchel of its own. oops

where does this go?
can i do without it?
are the other strings supposed to have them as well?? (ie. oops oops oops?)

cheers

[Francois Blais]

This was only supplied with the E string, right?
It's a kind of curved steel channel?
Goes between the string and bridge.
That was more necessary with solid steel core strings, to round the string angle over the bridge, to prevent breakage.
With modern steel rope-core strings, this isn't necessary at all.

[mike_odonovan]

yeh only came with the E string - flexocor '92

so i don't need it?

just bin it?

[Francois Blais]

Originally Posted by mike_odonovan

yeh only came with the E string - flexocor '92

They come with every Pirastro Bass steel E string, in fact.

so i don't need it?

No, but it doesn't hurt to use it if you wish.
It's not necessary.

just bin it?

Your choice!

[mike_odonovan]

Thanks you so much again francois

you are truly LORD OF THE STRINGS