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05 Mar 25 - 05:46 AM (#4218484) Subject: String longevity trick? From: Fred Here's what I saw a guy doing when restringing: He took the low E and strung it up as we all do (okay, we may anchor at the post in different ways but that's not important here). Whilst the string was still relatively slack, he pulled the brdge pin, made a 90 degree bend at the ball end, used that as a lever, gave two complete turns (clockwise) and then, without letting it untwist, popped it back in the bridge and replaced the pin. He did this with all four wound strings. Clear what his thinking is (trying to compress the wrap,making it harder for dirt to get in).But does it work? Try it next time you restring and YOU be the judge. Cheers Fred |
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05 Mar 25 - 08:07 AM (#4218489) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: The Sandman thanks |
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05 Mar 25 - 08:33 AM (#4218491) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: Fred Sandman- No worries. Not saying it works but it's something to try. Cheers Fred |
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05 Mar 25 - 04:59 PM (#4218522) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: Fred If anyone tries it and it works/doesn't, don't forget to come back and say. Cheers Fred |
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06 Mar 25 - 02:22 AM (#4218534) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: Backwoodsman It’s something I always do if I have to re-install strings at the bridge, having removed them, for instance, to examine inside the sound-box, or tidy-up a bit of pick-up wiring. I give the string a couple of clockwise turns before inserting the ball-end into the pin-hole and putting the pin back in. I tell myself I’m somehow ‘helping’ the string to keep its tone a bit longer, but I’m not really convinced I’m telling myself the truth. However, I am sure it does no harm, so… |
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06 Mar 25 - 04:14 AM (#4218537) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: Fred I'll try it next time I restring. I have a set of EJ17 to try and it'll be a fun experiment. I don't expect a dramatic increase in string life but...well, worth a go. Fred |
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06 Mar 25 - 04:44 AM (#4218538) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: Backwoodsman I don’t do it when I first put a set of strings on - I just put a bend directly above the double-winding, but I don’t twist the strings. I just do the twisting thing when I’ve taken them out of the bridge and I’m re-installing them. The logic of the illogical! ;-) |
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06 Mar 25 - 10:53 AM (#4218549) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: MaJoC the Filk MaJoC's €0.02: If the core is hexagonal rather than round (as mentioned somewhen in another thread) to increase the grip between core and winding, twisting the core may have interesting side-effects .... |
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06 Mar 25 - 12:06 PM (#4218557) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: Fred MCtF- What thread are you referring to please? Cheers Fred |
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06 Mar 25 - 12:09 PM (#4218558) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: gillymor I'll give it a try. I've found that if I restring an instrument, tune it to pitch and don't play it until the next day the strings stay livelier longer. I also stopped stretching new strings and that seems to help. I'm in no hurry these days. |
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06 Mar 25 - 12:18 PM (#4218559) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: G-Force Do people still boil them? |
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06 Mar 25 - 12:22 PM (#4218561) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: Fred Gillymor- I used to stretch strings but I've not done for years. Pretty much like you, I'll put a new set on, tune to pitch then leave it overnight. I'll restring a couple of days before a gig. Fred |
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06 Mar 25 - 12:28 PM (#4218562) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: gillymor I used to, G-Force, in leaner times. |
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06 Mar 25 - 01:34 PM (#4218568) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: MaJoC the Filk > What thread are you referring to please? This one, Fred: Review: Thomas Inkfeld Acoustic guitar strings Hope that helps. I may be misremembering or misinterpreting its contents, though. |
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06 Mar 25 - 03:52 PM (#4218581) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: Fred MCtF- That's ok mate, no worries. Cheers Fred |
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06 Mar 25 - 05:19 PM (#4218587) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: GUEST,Guitarfumbler The trick that makes my strings last longer is a to wipe them down with a 'Fast fret' pad after every playing session. It's widely available in every music shop I have visited, lasts for ages and it really makes a difference. Cuts down on string squeak too. |
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06 Mar 25 - 06:03 PM (#4218589) Subject: RE: String longevity trick From: Fred Guitarfumbler- Yep,used it many times. At present, though, I'm using Martin Lifespan treated strings and I'm not sure Fast Fret would work - product on product, you see. Cheers Fred |