Dub
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Post by Dub on Dec 5, 2012 14:06:53 GMT -5
If I were faced with the problem originally posited by godotwaits, I'd just toss the strings (or give them away) and get some better strings that didn't have that nasty coating stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2012 15:14:45 GMT -5
I have a complicated setup for changing strings. It's called a lap. But I'd add on a few minutes for 1) retrieving the bridge pin that rolled under the couch, 2) fighting with the cat over the spent strings, 3) finding a rag to clean the top and peg head under where the strings were.Add a 2in wide, soft paint brush or small feather duster to your tools and getting at that top dust is easy. |
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Post by mccoyblues on Dec 5, 2012 15:55:10 GMT -5
That's what I love about being a bass player. Buy a set of Labella Flat wounds and keep them on the bass for 8 years.
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Post by Fingerplucked on Dec 5, 2012 16:02:51 GMT -5
I use Elixirs on everything. I'd play in open tunings too if I could find someplace to buy a decent set of DADGAD strings.
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Post by godotwaits on Dec 5, 2012 23:06:57 GMT -5
I had a cat I used to have to lock in the bathroom when I changed my strings. When I was seating the string in the bridge with the bridge pin that freakin' cat would go insane about the flailing loose end. I was always afraid he'd take one in the eye.
There was no food in there, but at least he had a cat pan, in case he wanted to poop upon my effigy. 4Q 'im. At least he never went blind under my watch.
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Post by frazer on Dec 5, 2012 23:34:29 GMT -5
The koa is the Taylor?
Nicest sounding Taylor I've played.
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Post by Ann T on Dec 6, 2012 1:22:24 GMT -5
Oh, sheesh. That reminds me. I haven't changed strings on any of the guitars in over 3 years. Those Elixirs do hold up well. They do develop a microscopic haze over the sound hole, though, where the coating is becoming battered.
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