thisnameistaken Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1380794107' post='2230560']boil them in white (clear) vinegar, for 10 mins This really does work - the vinegar, being acidic breaks down the sweaty, greasy bits of skin and other muck that have accumulated in the windings [/quote] So the 'acid sweat' kills the strings and the acidic vinegar revives them. I love musician science. I'm going to look for threads about how only one type of bass 'cuts through a mix' next. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1381183275' post='2235642'] I'm going to look for threads about how only one type of bass 'cuts through a mix' next. :-) [/quote] If you find it please let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1381183275' post='2235642'] So the 'acid sweat' kills the strings and the acidic vinegar revives them. I love musician science. I'm going to look for threads about how only one type of bass 'cuts through a mix' next. :-) [/quote] No, sweat isn't "acid" - the vinegar is. As my post stated That's not musician science - that's basic science... The acidic quality of the vinegar helps to break down the gunk that has worked its' way into the windings When you look for your chosen threads, you may care to actually read the content, before commenting! Edited October 10, 2013 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Everyone change to flats..........thread closed !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Slightly longer than 10 minutes but strings direct will get you the new string sound quickly. I ordered a couple of sets of their strings on friday afternoon and got knocked up by the postman on saturday morning New string sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 [quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1381559772' post='2240596'] Slightly longer than 10 minutes but strings direct will get you the new string sound quickly. I ordered a couple of sets of their strings on friday afternoon and[b] got knocked up by the postman[/b] on saturday morning New string sound [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Well, they deaded up again, slapped them about a bit more, some twang reappeared. There's certainly something in it, I don't go for a lot of twang in my sound, but if I need a bit I'll give them a slap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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