String longevity when not installed

[uncle psychosis]

Hi guys

 

In my bitbox I've found an old set of status hotwire flats that I probably took off a bass about ten years ago (eek). 

 

They've been coiled up in a packet all that time and would have still been fairly new when I swapped them out. 

 

Obviously i can suck it and see but any consensus on whether they'll still be fit for use? I know flats last ages but ten years coiled up is a bit different to the way people normally mean it! 

[naxos10]

I can't think of any problems except that they may take a little while to tune and bed in.

Clean, check for rust and try😁

Edited January 27, 2023 by naxos10

[Reggaebass]

Should be fine, just have a look to see if the string windings are ok and your good to go