[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1443126936' post='2872547']
Give 'em a good rub with a cotton t-shirt to banish the grippyness.
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Whenever I fit a new set - which is generally only when I get a new bass before fitting I give them a good rub down with Surgical Spirits on a cotton pad - rub until no more black comes off.
[quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1443127812' post='2872557']
Thanks, I'll try that. Any idea why this helps?
I believe a lot of the muck that comes off is residue from the manufacturing process, including machine oils, once the initial clean up is done they're never as 'sticky' & never need treating again, but I do use GHS Fast Fret once in a while.
BTW, I've been thinking of splurging out on some La Bella's. Any tips, suggestions, alternatives?
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I'm with WOT - GHS Precision Flats are my fave on P bass, particularly a wide 'C' neck.
Status Flats are great VFM & I like them best on a 'B' nut.
TI JF344s on a Jazz Bass IMHO a perfect match