String Cleaner

TGMandolinMike
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Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:53 am

For years, I've used the same method for reviving my strings when they start to lose their luster, particularly the wound ones.

1. Loosen the low E string.

2. Take an old T-shirt, wrap it around the string and wipe it vigorously up and down the neck until the string starts to heat up under the cloth. (Don't start a fire!)

3. Tighten the string back up to pitch and repeat steps with the remaining strings.

This really does revive the strings and bring back the sparkle. For just a quick wipe-down cleaning, I use a Tibet Almond Stick (available at any furniture or hardware store for about five dollars), followed by a wipe with a clean cloth. The Tibet Almond Stick is great for covering up small scratches too!


haoli25
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Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:01 am

Welcome Mandolin Mike. Glad you are here. The T-shirt tip is a new one on me, I'll give it a shot. Thanks.



Bill


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