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Ok guys, this may be the ULTIMATE string cleaning method .....

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by OzzyGreg, Dec 25, 2014.

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  1. Dec 25, 2014 #1
    OzzyGreg

    OzzyGreg

    Jun 7, 2008
    Illawarra, NSW, Australia
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    For years bass players have been wiping/soaking/boiling their strings.
    Each method has it's advantages and disadvantages.

    Here are just a few disadvantages aired here in TB countless times:

    1. Wiping only cleans the outer surface of the strings, it doesn't get the crud out that sits down between the windings. (True IMO)

    2. Boiling involves heat which adversely affects the strings (Rubbish IMO. Nowhere near hot enough, but anyway....)

    3. Any soaking method involves removing (ie. de-tensioning) the strings, which can trap some crud between the windings as the tension is released and the string contracts. (True IMO)

    4. Removing/re-fitting strings affects their useable life. After cleaning they go "dead" a lot quicker. (Yes and maybe)

    5. "Slapping the s....t" out of strings destroys them. (Probably true IMO)

    etc. etc.

    I think I may have come up with a string cleaning method that addresses every naysayer's concerns.
    Even those who'll say: "Easier to just fit new strings." .... No, not easier than my method!
    This method takes less than half the time it takes to replace strings on a bass.

    I won't go into details just yet, because I'm about to try it out for the first time.
    Just suffice to say this is an "on bass" cleaning method that will get every, and I mean every, bit of crud out from between the windings.

    Stay tuned!
    I'm pretty excited about this! :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Dec 25, 2014 #2
    devinp17

    devinp17

    Jun 26, 2014
    Ontario, Canada
    Pun intended?
     
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  3. Dec 25, 2014 #3
    Dug2

    Dug2

    Sep 24, 2011
    chicago
    pat. pending of coarse.
     
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  4. Dec 25, 2014 #4
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    Gee, I hope he didn't steal my idea...

    extra-long-cats-tongue.jpg
     
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  5. Dec 25, 2014 #5
    BazzTard

    BazzTard Inactive

    Sep 12, 2014
    Adelaide, South Australia
    Actually.......jimmy might be onto something here........now where did that crazy cat lady live?
     
  6. Dec 26, 2014 #6
    Double E

    Double E I ain't got no time to play... Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 24, 2005
    Cleveland, OH
    Unpossible.
     
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  7. Dec 26, 2014 #7
    millsbass5

    millsbass5

    Dec 7, 2008
    Logan,W.V.(not up some holler)

    Damn, check the blackheads out on that cats nose. Squeeze 'em.
     
  8. Dec 26, 2014 #8
    Chili Bo Billy

    Chili Bo Billy

    Feb 15, 2008
    Barrie, On. Canada
    I hope Ozzy G lets us in on his idea... the tension is killing me.
     
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  9. Dec 26, 2014 #9
    tomersg

    tomersg

    Aug 6, 2007
    Israel
    the fastest stings cleaning and changing method is get in music store and go out with new bass and new strings. carol kaye style.
     
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  10. Dec 26, 2014 #10
    Menno

    Menno

    Feb 21, 2011
    The Netherlands
    If you're gonna try it out for the first time, how can you describe the advantages so well. And if it takes half the time of replacing strings, I would have expected a follow up post about ten minutes later.

    No offence, but just curious.
     
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  11. Dec 26, 2014 #11
    ChefKen

    ChefKen

    Aug 30, 2014
    NW CT

    I takes a long time to rewind strings once you have taken them apart!!!!
     
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  12. Dec 26, 2014 #12
    rolandm

    rolandm In search of the lowest note.

    Aug 8, 2010
    Peoria, IL
    I don't think slapping the shizzle out of them ala MarloweDK damages the strings any more than slapping the shizzle out of them when they are under full tension at pitch would.
     
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  13. Dec 26, 2014 #13
    Andyman001

    Andyman001 moderation must be taken with a grain of salt

    Feb 11, 2010
    S/E Idaho
    I think he's going to soak the whole bass.
     
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  14. Dec 26, 2014 #14
    Ewo

    Ewo a/k/a Steve Cooper Supporting Member

    Apr 2, 2008
    Huntington WV
    Dyson? Shark?
     
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  15. Dec 26, 2014 #15
    Im a sock

    Im a sock

    Dec 23, 2002
    Central MA
    Not string related, but I'll drop some cat knowledge on ya. Those aren't blackheads, but they are in fact freckles. Orange cats are the gingers of the cat world. One of my cats gets them too and I asked the vet about it once.

    And now you know.

    EDIT: Just to stay relevant, I just replace the strings when they go dull. Much easier and gives me a chance to uncrud the fretboard and rest of the bass. My $.02
     
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  16. Dec 26, 2014 #16
    bolophonic

    bolophonic

    Dec 10, 2009
    Durham, NC
    This thread over-promises and under-delivers. D-
     
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  17. Dec 26, 2014 #17
    Levin

    Levin

    Oct 30, 2012
    Sweden
    Cleaning strings?
     
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  18. Dec 26, 2014 #18
    Funkmabassup

    Funkmabassup

    Jul 16, 2013
    I still got the best method tough; Buy Elixir strings, no maintenance and plenty of zing for months too come. The set I have on my bass is about 18 months old, played more or less every day and they still got some crisp and decent slap-tone left. After Elixir upgraded their coating these strings just seem to last forever
     
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  19. Dec 26, 2014 #19
    Doublesixes

    Doublesixes

    Feb 17, 2013
    S4, 15 miles South of A51 NV
    On one of my P basses, I'm still using 27 year old strings and wouldn't even consider boiling, slapping the s%&$ or any other "cleaning methods", let alone replacing those venerable D'Addarios with a new set. Since that bass is tuned DGCF, the lesser tension makes for a longer lifespan, I suppose.
     
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  20. Dec 26, 2014 #20
    Luckydog

    Luckydog

    Dec 25, 1999
    Well, so far, your method has taken an estimated 16 hours and still no results.
     
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