Q: unpacking Strings, use/test them a little, pack away again (open). do they age more ?

[Funky40]

Hello folks,

the very short one:
1. Main topic:
i could need advice in how to re-pack new strings that were just used for a few little days. (edit: i use stainless steel strings )

second optional topic:
2. how do i save strings on unused basses, that they don´t get sticky, old, .....feeling rubbish. ( living in the city with oily air from trolley bus)


full post:
i want to use/test a new set of Strings, and put them, later on back into a bag.
but since i know me, probably not by packing string by string, but more like: the whole pack of 5 rolled into one roll, then put into a plastic bag or so.
Would these strings age more afterwards ? (original packaging is: paper-envelopes per string. ( so, not air sealed)
Should i care ? should i take special attention how i pack these new strings back afterwards ? ( in a roll of all 5)

the second topic:
i live in the city, we have oily air here ( from trolley bus).
it seems that my unused basses ( i have an old cheap unused 6 string, and 4 string fretless) seem to get sticky strings, when not used.
Anything i should do about that ?


3. the third topic: (related to point 2, maybe also to point 1)
i´m new to use string maitenance/lubricants.
i have: GHS fast fret ( use it after each play) / and: Dunlop ultraglide 65 ( quasi not used yet)
any other i should have a look ?


( i´m back to play bass since 5 months, ......i´ve not cared for anything in my first (real) Bassist live)

Thanks for reading........

 

[michael_t]

1. I store all unused strings, new or used, in air-tight Ziploc freezer bags.

2. The basses that are not in frequent use stay in a hardshell case.

3. I don't use any cleaner/lubricant on strings. I simply try to keep them clean and dry at all times by wiping them down with a dry cloth after each use.

NOTE: I always keep the original package for storing lightly-used strings so I'll know exactly what they are the next time I need to use them.

 

[Funky40]

1. I store all unused strings, new or used, in air-tight Ziploc freezer bags.

thats a good idea !

unfortunately do i not have any hard shell cases, and i am too lazy to put Basses back into their Bag.
Since i want them to be here for me immediately.
But i will put the unused ones now back into the Bag.
i.e. ......a good reminder

3. interesting. / this stuff is new to me. but i definitly like the GHS fast fret, which seems to be a wax type of thing.

yeah, i keep the original bags too.
i will find a system, and take then a big freezer ready ziplock as the last outer Bag.

Thank you for your Feedback !