BassInMyFace Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 You know that very metallic fizzy twang of a new set of strings that settles in after a couple of weeks of play? Any idea how to speed up that process? I have left a string change too late and I definitely want to use the new set (rounds vs flat on my fretless suits the style of gig im about to play) but that zingy-ness is waaaaay too prominent. Gig is on Sunday and Ive changed them today, Thursday. Any ideas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Dont wipe them down after playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 And play a lot until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Rotosounds!!! Just look at them and they'll be dead in minutes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I have the perfect solution for you. Just send me your strings and i'll return them back to you in 2-4 weeks fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Give it a quick go-over with a chapstick, leave a couple of minutes then wipe it off. In the days when I couldn't afford to replace full sets of strings in one go I used to do this to dull a new string down a bit and match the others better. I'm sure I read this in one of those "top studio tips" things years ago, but I can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Take a rubber band, cut it into sections, place a section between each string and it's saddle. Takes the edge off new strings a treat 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blisters on my fingers Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Genius! Never heard of this trick before bet it works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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