How to get new strings in two minutes

[Glynn]

I would like to agree with bassilisk (3/10/2013)in that to replace my Orion 4 would cost in the region of ?4500 so why should I be cheapskate about strings. For a long, long time I have used Elites Stainless and each set lasted about 12 gigs.  I used to buy them in 3s and could get them for about ?13 a set- that is ?1 per gig! Surely  we earn more than that? Elites are good enough and are more like ?16 a set now. Just for a change,I have just bought a set of Skjold stainless from Mark at Bass Direct for ?20. I am about to gig them this weekend but trying at home, I am impressed - nice even balance across the strings.  Glynn

[jazzyvee]

Hi Glynn are you gigging anywhere in the midlands?
 
Jazzyvee

[Glynn]

Got a small New Orleans jazz gig over here in Northamptonshire this w/end.  Some coming up.  Will let you know when next over Bham/Cov.

[hankster]

I suggest, in the interest of science, you tie small knots in your strings and gauge the audience response.  If they don't notice, we can all save bags of dough.
 
R.

[hankster]

I suggest, in the interest of science, you tie small knots in your strings and gauge the audience response.  If they don't notice, we can all save bags of dough.
 
R.

[hankster]

Double post.  Sorry.
 
R.

[tncaveman]

That video was a hoot!   I'm certainly going to do this next time I get some dung on my strings.
 
I still boil strings.  I used nickel roundwounds and it really helps.  
 
My son's strings on his P-bass seem dead to me.  I'm going to try the popping the sh** out of them method.
 
One question - where does the dung go when you do this?
 
 
Stephen

[eligilam]

@tncaveman:  Hint---wear a surgical mask while you're slapping the dung off...

[jazzyvee]

Or get one of these dung beetles as a pet.

 
Jazzvee