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Double Bass Green corrosion on strings

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MichelD

May 19, 2014
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#1
I have been suffering from tendinitis and haven't even looked at my bass for over six months.

It was in a canvas case in a damp basement and the strings have serious green corrosion on them.

E and A are worse but it is heavy at the nut and bridge on all four.

What can I do?

Is there something I can treat the corrosion with to get it off?

Thank you.
 
#3
ddnidd, doublebasses don't typically have electronics. Read before you post.

Michel, what kind of strings? If they are steel, you may be able to scour them with steel wool though I don't know why you'd bother. If they're gut, they may be toast. Lightly sand the E&A and treat the wound bottoms with silver polish, and pray.

Frankly, I'd be more concerned about mold growing in and on the bass. Strings are nowhere near as expensive as mold remediation.
 
#7
KUNGfuSHERIFF said:
ddnidd, doublebasses don't typically have electronics. Read before you post.

Michel, what kind of strings? If they are steel, you may be able to scour them with steel wool though I don't know why you'd bother. If they're gut, they may be toast. Lightly sand the E&A and treat the wound bottoms with silver polish, and pray.

Frankly, I'd be more concerned about mold growing in and on the bass. Strings are nowhere near as expensive as mold remediation.
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Steel.
Can't remember how long they've been on the bass. 10 years? Don't play much. I'm not a professional.
 
#8
I suggest that you take Kungfu's advice and check the bass for any nasty growth. Then, if you wish to play again, I suggest that you buy a new set of strings. You can also often find used sets in the classifieds here.
 

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