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Thread: Gut Strings

  1. #1

    Gut Strings

    Hi everyone,
    I have just changed over to gut strings on my bass and I have heard that I need to sand the strings and oil them.

    Can anyone tell me how often this should be done? What kind of oil to use and what the best way is to apply it?

    I would appreciate any help.

    Thanks,

    Jack.

  2. #2

    Re: Gut Strings

    Hi,

    I use Gut Strings and I must say I have never sanded them.
    I do oil (pure almond oil) them every now and again. Just with a clean cloth, tip a small amount on and wipe over the strings and leave to dry. (good idea to wipe with a clean cloth fist to get any dirt/sweat off first). Some people put on more and then wipe of the excess.

    If you get any loose fly aways you can use very fine sand paper to get ride of them, but I have not had to deal with that. I think if you oil them up this helps with the other probs.

    What sort of Guts did you get? I hope you have set the bass up for them by widening the nut and bridge slots. You will also find that the tuning will settle down after a while and they also sound better after a month or so of settling in.

    Anyway there is lots of info on this sort of stuff at:

    http://www.rockabillybass.com/phpBB/index.php

    Heres a link to your question or just ask again if you want more info:

    http://www.rockabillybass.com/phpBB/...=gut+maintance

    Good luck with them.
    Bass: WestGearman Hofner; Strings: Clef Guts; Rig: GK700RBII & 410SBX Cab.

  3. #3

    Re: Gut Strings

    Just play it POoof

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