Thank you for all the advice guys. Loads of ideas there for me to try, and thanks in advance Seamus.

Clinton Hammond - "It's gotta be WAY easier to just buy new strings...."   I Realise this and have always bought new strings every month or so for all my guitars. The problem is that when you're trying to live on the invalid pension offered in Australia, new strings become a "Luxury Item" rather than a "Necessity". When, or if,I get a few more $'s in my kick, I'll definitely follow your kind advise.

Cheers all!


Bugsy