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PEZ |
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Joined: July 2003 Posts: 3111 Location: Nashville TN. | How well do they return the sound back to new ? Who uses then and on what type strings? Is it worth it??? What brands do you use?? | ||
Darkbar |
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Joined: January 2009 Posts: 4535 Location: Flahdaw | I think any serious player would just change strings for $6 rather than use some "cleaner". Of course I'm no serious player, and I know this is goofy, but near the end of my strings life I'll use a little WD-40 on a rag and wipe each string individually.....seems to give them some new life for awhile. | ||
dave3dg |
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Joined: November 2008 Posts: 83 Location: North Wales, UK. | I just wash my hands before use and wipe the strings down with a damp rag after. Sweat seems to be the string killer. dave3dg | ||
JeffreyD |
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Joined: September 2004 Posts: 777 Location: East Wenatchee, WA | I was given a bottle of the stuff....don't even remember the name. Tried it a couple of times, and really noticed no difference. I am guessing it is just some sort of mineral spirits from the smell of it. It does remove some of the crud that builds up from dirt on your hands and sweat, but just didn't notice the "new string" sound return at all. | ||
Waskel |
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Joined: February 2005 Posts: 11840 Location: closely held secret | I've found it to be more effective when used in conjunction with string tubes... | ||
twistedlim |
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Joined: November 2008 Posts: 1119 Location: Michigan | I sent my strings to Jeff to be cleaned but they have not been returned yet. | ||
enders UKII |
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Joined: August 2008 Posts: 90 Location: los angeles | I've used Ernie Ball disposable string cleaners. I don't know if they do anything at all, but they smell good. Bob | ||
Old Man Arthur |
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Joined: September 2006 Posts: 10777 Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | The best way is the old-fashioned way. Remove the strings from the guitar... (carefully pulling the curly-cue ends through the Ovation pin-less bridge) Boil the strings, and look at all that disgusting crap that floats to the top. Restring the guitar, being careful again with the curly-cue ends. Do this weekly. | ||
Jonmark Stone |
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1553 Location: Indiana | This thread takes me back to my life before coated strings. Very unpleasant memories. I've mentioned before, something about my chemical makeup is hazardous to bronze. Prior to 1994 or so, I changed strings every other show. D'Addario loved me. I tried everything... washed my hands after every set, wiped the strings after every song, baby powder, string boiling (it works-- but it's less practical when you tie-lock your strings) Zildjian cymbal cleaning rag's (works really well)... what a hassle it all was. I still wash my hands... still compulsively wipe my strings... but coated strings are a life saver for chemically challenged players like me. If I ever make it to an OFC gathering, guess you guys won't let me touch your guitar's now. | ||
Waskel |
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Joined: February 2005 Posts: 11840 Location: closely held secret | You and Templeman... | ||
bvince |
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Joined: September 2005 Posts: 3618 Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I tend to approach the subject from a different angle. I wash my hands and apply an Avon product called "Silicone Glove" to may hands. Within 30 seconds my hands have a thin, dry, smooth coat of something that keeps my hand oils from coming off onto the guitar/strings. I also apply "String Ease" to the strings periodically with a soft rag. Another possibility is Gojo hand cleaner (without the pumice). That stuff immediately takes off grease, oil, and whatever else your hands leave behind. (I also use it to clean my steering wheel) | ||
PEZ |
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Joined: July 2003 Posts: 3111 Location: Nashville TN. | I tried Dunlop 65 string clear. It seems to work. I play a lot of 12's so it gets pricy to change them. | ||
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