I actually said "wow!" out loud after you tightened up the low E and snapped it again. The best sonic difference in guitar tone I've ever heard on TH-cam. Subscribed!
ATTN ALL MUSICIANS! This guy is the BEST! I've personally applied nearly every method/technique you can imagine to clean my strings in the past, and thought I had it down to a science. Even w. my ultrasonic and an assortment of cleaning detergents, solvents, applicators, drying rags, blah, blah, blah, I'd realistically only prolonged the string's life. Repeated winding and unwinding, alone, kills them. Pffft.. Fug ALL Dat! Groovy, my man! Thank You, Sir! This is truly, the BEST, QUICKEST, MOST EFFICIENT, and absolutely FREE way, I've ever seen. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!!! Using NO other ingredients, whatsoever! And the best part? It, literally, only takes a SNAP! (pun fully, intended) "Groovy Music Lessons", are you related to Meatloaf? But I digress. Groovy, you fuggin' ROCK, brother! Give this damn vid a "LIKE", for this guy, all you that watched it! At this time it has, what? Not even 34,000 views? Sheesh! Every damned player of a stringed instrument should watch this. This is the first "Like", and U-boob comment I've ever left. Well deserved!
AWESOME my man. You have to love that this REALLY WORKS and that it works as many times as you care to do this. lol Yeah, a real money saver for the bassist for sure! Do me a favor and let me know how much REAL TIME this adds to your strings. I'd like that posted on here for other bassists. Thanks much!
Groovy Music Lessons Hey Scott, THANK YOU A LOT. I've learned about guitars from your videos more then through my entire life talking to people having no idea what they are retranslating. So much bs around and finally someone telling what is really there. If feels like fresh air after trying to get all that bs around. Thank for making me free of bs !!! Please ignore those who doesnt understand, I've seen so much of stupidity among such people in my field where I know better then them.They would say "arrogant" or laugh without actually even understanding what they were told. It's a pity I didn't stumble on your videos earlier but believe me, it's enough that ten like me will find you to spread knowledge around. I like your method because fighting so much of bs around takes some insisting and if they can't respect strong position or have lack of humour, it's their problems ... Thank you again for precious advises!!!
Hey Scott I have a 12 string cort guitar which I took six strings off and made it a 6 string it sounds good and I have had it sitting in its case for years Well after seeing you cleaning your strings I decided to get mine out of its case and yes they were really dirty and really dull so I got a cloth and some 70% Proof alcohol and Banged the strings and clean them and what do you know the life came back they sound really really good Thanks Dr groovy David from Australia 🇦🇺
You're always right. From a violin website: "Put a few drops of the alcohol on a clean cloth and rub the strings. Since alcohol damages the violin's varnish, however, it is very important to use a bare minimum so that nothing drips onto the instrument. Other kinds of dirt such as grease are best avoided altogether. Washing one’s hands before playing is not only a good habit, but an important means of maintaining the value of your stringed instrument." Thanks for teaching us to prevent us from destroying our guitars!
My pleasure my friend. Other people will argue with me until the day they die because they think I'm out to break everybody's axes for some reason. lol If people would stop following what makes no sense, they would be better off. I've seen TREES grow tall and strong my whole life with nothing but water to feed it. Never saw a tree flourish with oils, finishes and lighter fluid dumped into its roots daily. lol Cheers.
I must admit that the first method you suggested seemed a bit off the wall to me but damn it, your simple loosening and snapping sure works far better than anything I ever tried.. I used to wipe my strings at the end of a session or gig with an alcohol soaked rag, and I played pro for 20+ years but NEVER heard of your far better and simple cleaning trick. You are da man, so sorry the trolls made you decide to quit.
You can get heavy crud and corrosion off strings with steel wool. Maybe that would add to the revivification you get with the loosening and snapping technique.
this may be your most useful video of all time......really cool....this could have have saved me a ton of money if I had known this 30 years ago....lol....popping those strings really does work...thanks Scott
Thanks Dr. Groovy. I recall you telling us the snap string method is the method to use with Elixirs but didn’t realize it could make that much of a difference with uncoated strings.
Do you think this technique applies to flatwound strings? (Bass or Guitar) Many years ago my bass teacher said to use Citrus Solv on my flatwounds; which I have done since. Plus... omg thanks dude. My ears have 500000 miles on them and I can hear the differences plainly. Great video.
wow that was a surprising change in sound. My hands dont really sweat acid like most peoples do so even my strings stay pretty clean but they sound dull so this is going to save me a chunk of cash .. nice tip Scott
It is quite simple to be honest! Buy yourself an ultrasonic cleaner then add some acetone and the purest alcohol you can get. Either denatured alcohol or the highest proof you can get at the liquor store. ( no water) 96% or higher. Add a fifty fifty mix to the tub then turn it on. Five minutes on the ultrasonic has been more than enough for me. The strings will dry almost immediately so you can reinstall them right away. Note! If you add lower proof alcohol it will have trouble mixing with the acetone.
Great to know and a lifesaver for bass players, but I took Scott's advice and switched to Elixir Polywebs. My strings never go dead no matter how much sweat and finger grot they are exposed to. Polywebs are cheaper than uncoated strings coz they last 10+ times longer. Cheers Scott, you saved me money and grief.
Scott, THANK YOU for showing us your amazing string rejuvenating technique! I can't believe this simple trick worked this effectively. Absolutely amazing stuff, Scott! I use Elixir Polywebs but sometimes I use other stuff and this trick is gold
Howdy. Glad to share it. I'm glad it works out for you. It sure does do the trick, and you get to do it over and over again. VERY COOL! I wish I had invented that little trick!
Cats just ran out of room with that E string!!! I used to use Hoppe's #9 gun cleaner cause John Cipollina of Quicksilver Messenger Service said so, but pretty scary if you get on finish.
Such a great and helpful video, Scott! Thank you so very much! I will be using this method from now on, if I don't have fresh packs of strings lying around but want to have the sound until the new ordered ones arrive. So thanks again, that just made my day!
Wow I really thought you were pulling our leg with the popping the string. And what a great tip for kids who can't just run down and shell out money for new strings every time their needed.
Hi scott.. sorry for asking but What do you think of a Gibson knighthawk and a deluxe like pete Townsend used..or have you never played used them models?
I just run over the strings with a dry cloth first and then apply the strings with Dunlop 65 ultraglide to get this new string feeling,makes it easier to slide up and down without getting stopped by the shit.
I found that putting the wound strings in water with some kitchen foil and boiling them for about 10 minutes worked fairly well but then I thought fuck it and bought Polywebs instead...never looked back
great to hook up again..kinda lost touch of the coolest most honest guy on here...guitar and life wise i reckon..ty man..send me what you want kinda got lost with mr.Steve Stein.. practical scales stuff...need some honest dirty blues..cheers my man..Ken Wolf..name change dude..hadda be done..cool Rock n Blues monika..lol
fingernail polish won't work, but i bet laquer thinner will ;) obviously nothing can repair worn strings, but your demo particularly of the snapping method is hip.. 47 years of guitar, and ya taught me a new trick. thanks bud ;)
I like to use white cotton bore patches dampened with 91% isopropyl alcohol to clean my bass strings. "Slapping the shit" out of the strings partially restores their zing.
As shown, slapping the shit out of them does MUCH more than any sort of alcohol......which did nearly nothing. The alcohol can CLEAN them, but......the other actually brings the life back to them....again, as demonstrated.
hey Scott great video believe it or not I knew a guitarist that use to take his strings off and put them in a pot of water and boil them on the stove! lol the popping method works a hell of a lot better!
It works because of flicking the dirt. It won't work if it is tuned up to pitch though. The strings just have to be backed off just enough to allow for the coils to ease up their tension around the core to let the coils loosen their grip on the dried up dirt so that the flicking will work.
Hey Scott- for really cruddy strings like these- once you've popped off the dirt to get them clean, Soak them in Pineapple juice to get the shit off! (Then give them a good rinse and thorough dry afterwards with paper towels and a light /warm (not scorching) hair dryer(Remember, rust only sets in when oxidization occurs, not drying them off means the Oxygen molecules in H2O get into the metal and start the chemical reaction at a molecular level, therefore oxidizing faster))- the enzymes from the juice break down meat proteins (That's why pineapple tingles sometimes when you eat it, because its eating you!)- It's cheap, no need to buy crappy branded cleaners that cost £10 a bottle!
There you go. Thanks for the tip. I'll give that a shot on the used guitars that come in here with those barbed wire strings on them. Always up for a new science project. THANK YOU!
Groovy Music Lessons Not problem! it's always worth trying something new! I must note that tinned pineapples don't work so well because of the added syrup they add- and if the pineapple has been secreting in its own fluid for god knows how long! So fresh (even slightly un-ripe) are best- even a full pineapple over here (UK) costs less than £1! y never know, it might not do shit for you- but always worth a try!
I love to try new stuff. If it works.....it works. I'll always ask questions or do studies to find out WHY it works so I can let people know when they ask. I hate having to use the "....well, it just works..." answer when asked. lol
Yep, the pop method definitely works! It's pretty much the only one that does, and I've tried most of the methods. I've never boiled or froze my strings though...that always seemed BS to me and WAY too much effort to save less than $20, lol I use the pop a couple times between changes on my Floyd guitar since that one is much more of a PITA to change strings on.
I had a bass player that used to boil his strings on the stove...lol..then he would put em back on ..believe it or not they seemed to come back to life...bass players....they seem to have all the answers...at least they think they do...lol
Yes. Boiling in water with dishwashing liquid helps a lot. Then wipe them good and let them dry in hot air. I play 2-3 3-hour gigs a week and one repetition a week and i buy only 2-3 sets of bass strings per year)
Lord Eddard Stark/ Jeffrey i tried boiling and it helps ^^ he sure to wash your pan after boiling though xD and carefully dry the strings with a hair dryer or so (but the popping is much easier)
Heck of alot cheaper than buying those name brand wipes. I too use this method rubbing alcohol only. Read up on it in a guitar maintence book also Dave Mustaine's old guitar tech he showed how he cleaned Dave's guitar during Youthanasia recording. If you guys haven't seen their Evolver home video it's a good one to watch.
Hey scott I was wondering what brand roller string trees do you get for your fenders? I'm looking to get one for my tele, and theres a lot out there. I just dont wanna get any shitty pop metal or anything haha
The problem with strings is the plastic strain that deforms and elongates the molecules whilst under constant tension. It affects the elasticity over time
I have Always heard boiling the string's in cooking vingar would clear them. I have never tried. So I can not confirm that.Good video. Thanks for sharing.
David Grisman said he used to boil his mandolin strings before companies started giving him them for free.never tried it myself,but it seems like it might work.
Greay video man. Hey Scott. I know you have owned the PS10 series models. the real ones. I drooled over every video they just had a glimps of one showing. Do you think it would be worth my time of saving up for a PS40? I saw one on craigslist for $360 at a music store in Jeffersonville IN. Do you think they would be worth trying to get or are they junk? I'm currently trying to get a new amp. the Johnson Millenium JB150 if I can find one pretty cheap. But you know I love the Iceman and didn't know if that would be a waste of money or not.
The guy on Craig's list is high as a kite. They sell brand new ANYWHERE for $299.00 with free shipping and all the junk that comes with them. They are pretty much toys, but they look good on the wall or as a lamp. There aren't many great Iceman guitars that have been made in recent years. Stay away from the IC300 The IC400 is the nicest one that has been made since the 70's.
ok. So I'm just still wishing for one then, I won't be able to afford one from the 70's I've seen those prices.on ebay. thanks for letting me know before I saved up on that one.
What about the PS120's are they anygood. I found one here. kinda high but not the $3000 ones. www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ibanez-ps-series-ps120-paul-stanley-signature-electric-guitar?pfm=item_page.rr1
Hey Scott, I found a 1981 Takamine f400s 12 string for sale. Costs about $650, do you think it's worth the price? (I know there are better prices on eBay etc. but considering shipping fee + I have pay 20% customs tax if the product is over $100 offer seems decent.) Also great new info, my Elixir strings died out long time ago, maybe this will bring them back to life.
I am a jeweler and I just put my strings in the ultrasonic cleaner to get all of the dirt out. it works getting all of the dirt from the tiniest crevices.
But if strings will no longer stay in tune...that's separate than just bringing back tone, no? Something about the metal itself starting to fail, correct?
I've never had a single string in my life that wouldn't stay in tune any longer. When strings are stretched, there is no more stretch to ever be had. If a string is REALLY, REALLY, REALLY rusted beyond belief, it will hold tune until it simply breaks.
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I actually said "wow!" out loud after you tightened up the low E and snapped it again. The best sonic difference in guitar tone I've ever heard on TH-cam.
Subscribed!
ATTN ALL MUSICIANS! This guy is the BEST! I've personally applied nearly every method/technique you can imagine to clean my strings in the past, and thought I had it down to a science. Even w. my ultrasonic and an assortment of cleaning detergents, solvents, applicators, drying rags, blah, blah, blah, I'd realistically only prolonged the string's life. Repeated winding and unwinding, alone, kills them.
Pffft.. Fug ALL Dat!
Groovy, my man! Thank You, Sir!
This is truly, the BEST, QUICKEST, MOST EFFICIENT, and absolutely FREE way, I've ever seen. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!!! Using NO other ingredients, whatsoever! And the best part? It, literally, only takes a SNAP! (pun fully, intended)
"Groovy Music Lessons", are you related to Meatloaf? But I digress.
Groovy, you fuggin' ROCK, brother!
Give this damn vid a "LIKE", for this guy, all you that watched it! At this time it has, what? Not even 34,000 views? Sheesh! Every damned player of a stringed instrument should watch this.
This is the first "Like", and U-boob comment I've ever left. Well deserved!
thanks scott!. this improved my Tonewood.
now i am going to treat my fretboard with some beaver oil
this is the best trip I've ever seen for preserving my bass guitar strings thank you so much now I don't have to spend 35 and $40 every month
AWESOME my man. You have to love that this REALLY WORKS and that it works as many times as you care to do this. lol Yeah, a real money saver for the bassist for sure! Do me a favor and let me know how much REAL TIME this adds to your strings. I'd like that posted on here for other bassists. Thanks much!
Groovy Music Lessons Hey Scott, THANK YOU A LOT. I've learned about guitars from your videos more then through my entire life talking to people having no idea what they are retranslating. So much bs around and finally someone telling what is really there. If feels like fresh air after trying to get all that bs around. Thank for making me free of bs !!! Please ignore those who doesnt understand, I've seen so much of stupidity among such people in my field where I know better then them.They would say "arrogant" or laugh without actually even understanding what they were told. It's a pity I didn't stumble on your videos earlier but believe me, it's enough that ten like me will find you to spread knowledge around. I like your method because fighting so much of bs around takes some insisting and if they can't respect strong position or have lack of humour, it's their problems ... Thank you again for precious advises!!!
Imagine all the stuff you'd learn just hanging out with the Doc. Love this channel...
Hey Scott I have a 12 string cort guitar which I took six strings off and made it a 6 string it sounds good and I have had it sitting in its case for years
Well after seeing you cleaning your strings I decided to get mine out of its case and yes they were really dirty and really dull so I got a cloth and some 70% Proof alcohol and Banged the strings and clean them and what do you know the life came back they sound really really good
Thanks Dr groovy
David from Australia 🇦🇺
You're always right. From a violin website: "Put a few drops of the alcohol on a clean cloth and rub the strings. Since alcohol damages the violin's varnish, however, it is very important to use a bare minimum so that nothing drips onto the instrument. Other kinds of dirt such as grease are best avoided altogether. Washing one’s hands before playing is not only a good habit, but an important means of maintaining the value of your stringed instrument." Thanks for teaching us to prevent us from destroying our guitars!
My pleasure my friend. Other people will argue with me until the day they die because they think I'm out to break everybody's axes for some reason. lol If people would stop following what makes no sense, they would be better off. I've seen TREES grow tall and strong my whole life with nothing but water to feed it. Never saw a tree flourish with oils, finishes and lighter fluid dumped into its roots daily. lol Cheers.
I must admit that the first method you suggested seemed a bit off the wall to me but damn it, your simple loosening and snapping sure works far better than anything I ever tried.. I used to wipe my strings at the end of a session or gig with an alcohol soaked rag, and I played pro for 20+ years but NEVER heard of your far better and simple cleaning trick. You are da man, so sorry the trolls made you decide to quit.
Wow. I was skeptical but then I heard it! You got me again Dr. Groovy!
You can get heavy crud and corrosion off strings with steel wool. Maybe that would add to the revivification you get with the loosening and snapping technique.
You also take off metal off of your strings that way. Not recommended, unless you want to play a smaller gauge. ;)
I love your hair. How do you bring your hair 100% back to life?
he loosens each strand & snaps them! good as new.
If he could bring my hair back to life he would be a billionaire!
@@nicholascremato if i even HAD hair to bring back to life, i would kiss the ground he walks on.
@@mjt11860 l agree
I bet he sells his hair to violin players for their bows.
Only you can pull off wearing that T-Shirt but we wouldn't have you any other way. Stay Groovy 😎
Scott, your a fucking Genius!!!!
Mike Parsons
Fantastic tip, thanks Scott. I can't believe I'd never heard of this in 50 years!
3:00 "Loosening and Popping" sounds like "Running With the Devil" !
this may be your most useful video of all time......really cool....this could have have saved me a ton of money if I had known this 30 years ago....lol....popping those strings really does work...thanks Scott
Thanks Dr. Groovy. I recall you telling us the snap string method is the method to use with Elixirs but didn’t realize it could make that much of a difference with uncoated strings.
Yeah my man. It seems that I ALWAYS forget to talk about the uncoated ones. lol Monster difference huh?
holy.shit. been playing for almost 40 years, and never heard of the slapping method before... that's absolute voodoo magic, right thar!
Wow! Scott, you never cease to amaze me man! I can't wait to try that and give new life to my strings. Thanks Doc.;) Rock on......
Do you think this technique applies to flatwound strings? (Bass or Guitar) Many years ago my bass teacher said to use Citrus Solv on my flatwounds; which I have done since.
Plus... omg thanks dude. My ears have 500000 miles on them and I can hear the differences plainly. Great video.
wow that was a surprising change in sound. My hands dont really sweat acid like most peoples do so even my strings stay pretty clean but they sound dull so this is going to save me a chunk of cash .. nice tip Scott
First one was starting to sound like some Drop F Mesuggah'ing
Awesome !!!! People thought I was nuts keeping my strings for years by just loosening and "thunking" them when they sounded dead. lol
DUDE THAT SHIRT IS THE BEST!!
that flying v acoustic is so fucking sick
It is quite simple to be honest!
Buy yourself an ultrasonic cleaner then add some acetone and the purest alcohol you can get. Either denatured alcohol or the highest proof you can get at the liquor store. ( no water) 96% or higher. Add a fifty fifty mix to the tub then turn it on. Five minutes on the ultrasonic has been more than enough for me. The strings will dry almost immediately so you can reinstall them right away.
Note! If you add lower proof alcohol it will have trouble mixing with the acetone.
Great to know and a lifesaver for bass players, but I took Scott's advice and switched to Elixir Polywebs. My strings never go dead no matter how much sweat and finger grot they are exposed to. Polywebs are cheaper than uncoated strings coz they last 10+ times longer. Cheers Scott, you saved me money and grief.
Scott, THANK YOU for showing us your amazing string rejuvenating technique! I can't believe this simple trick worked this effectively. Absolutely amazing stuff, Scott! I use Elixir Polywebs but sometimes I use other stuff and this trick is gold
Howdy. Glad to share it. I'm glad it works out for you. It sure does do the trick, and you get to do it over and over again. VERY COOL! I wish I had invented that little trick!
HAHA like i said, I use Elixirs but on those occasions I don't, man this is the ticket
Cats just ran out of room with that E string!!! I used to use Hoppe's #9 gun cleaner cause John Cipollina of Quicksilver Messenger Service said so, but pretty scary if you get on finish.
Ok Thanks
2:56 DJONT
Nail polish remover and G strings, wild night
You Rock my brother. Spot on, AGAIN! Peace
Such a great and helpful video, Scott! Thank you so very much! I will be using this method from now on, if I don't have fresh packs of strings lying around but want to have the sound until the new ordered ones arrive. So thanks again, that just made my day!
If that happens to me at a gig, at a break I shoot jism on the strings and have a groupie lick it all off... works perfectly every time......
Hi Scott- Can I use a paper towel or soft wash cloth with the alcohol and nail polish remover to clean the strings? Thanks
Wow I really thought you were pulling our leg with the popping the string. And what a great tip for kids who can't just run down and shell out money for new strings every time their needed.
Hi scott.. sorry for asking but What do you think of a Gibson knighthawk and a deluxe like pete Townsend used..or have you never played used them models?
I just run over the strings with a dry cloth first and then apply the strings with Dunlop 65 ultraglide to get this new string feeling,makes it easier to slide up and down without getting stopped by the shit.
i used a hanky on my strings, they went from black to chrome, cept I didn't use anything but brute force and pressure between my index and thumb.
That will sure make sure that all the dirt and skin is packed between the windings like cement.
I found that putting the wound strings in water with some kitchen foil and boiling them for about 10 minutes worked fairly well but then I thought fuck it and bought Polywebs instead...never looked back
great to hook up again..kinda lost touch of the coolest most honest guy on here...guitar and life wise i reckon..ty man..send me what you want kinda got lost with mr.Steve Stein.. practical scales stuff...need some honest dirty blues..cheers my man..Ken Wolf..name change dude..hadda be done..cool Rock n Blues monika..lol
fingernail polish won't work, but i bet laquer thinner will ;)
obviously nothing can repair worn strings, but your demo particularly of the snapping method is hip.. 47 years of guitar, and ya taught me a new trick. thanks bud ;)
Have you already been to Indy and back?
"dive bombs with a bigsby" thats had dying at work today. thanks for the tip and your time Scott.
Just found your channel. Love it!!! Excellent teacher you are. Subbed!!!
I like to use white cotton bore patches dampened with 91% isopropyl alcohol to clean my bass strings. "Slapping the shit" out of the strings partially restores their zing.
As shown, slapping the shit out of them does MUCH more than any sort of alcohol......which did nearly nothing. The alcohol can CLEAN them, but......the other actually brings the life back to them....again, as demonstrated.
Boom!! I cured my strings thanks to Dr Groovy.
Thanks Doc
hey Scott great video believe it or not I knew a guitarist that use to take his strings off and put them in a pot of water and boil them on the stove! lol the popping method works a hell of a lot better!
Does that popping technique work because it flicks off dirt or because it does something else to the string?
It works because of flicking the dirt. It won't work if it is tuned up to pitch though. The strings just have to be backed off just enough to allow for the coils to ease up their tension around the core to let the coils loosen their grip on the dried up dirt so that the flicking will work.
wowsies! you were definitely right on that one sir.
Wowee Scott, never heard of slapping strings. Might try that one day.
what,s the name of that piece at 3:05. ?thank you for the info Scott
wow! that was awesome scotty! thanks for the video
Hey Scott- for really cruddy strings like these- once you've popped off the dirt to get them clean, Soak them in Pineapple juice to get the shit off! (Then give them a good rinse and thorough dry afterwards with paper towels and a light /warm (not scorching) hair dryer(Remember, rust only sets in when oxidization occurs, not drying them off means the Oxygen molecules in H2O get into the metal and start the chemical reaction at a molecular level, therefore oxidizing faster))- the enzymes from the juice break down meat proteins (That's why pineapple tingles sometimes when you eat it, because its eating you!)- It's cheap, no need to buy crappy branded cleaners that cost £10 a bottle!
There you go. Thanks for the tip. I'll give that a shot on the used guitars that come in here with those barbed wire strings on them. Always up for a new science project. THANK YOU!
Groovy Music Lessons Not problem! it's always worth trying something new! I must note that tinned pineapples don't work so well because of the added syrup they add- and if the pineapple has been secreting in its own fluid for god knows how long! So fresh (even slightly un-ripe) are best- even a full pineapple over here (UK) costs less than £1! y never know, it might not do shit for you- but always worth a try!
I love to try new stuff. If it works.....it works. I'll always ask questions or do studies to find out WHY it works so I can let people know when they ask. I hate having to use the "....well, it just works..." answer when asked. lol
im a boiler in washing powder for bass then rinse and grill for 5 mins to dry
What is the green that accumulates on edge of frets?? How & Do u clean that?
billyclub56 that green stuff is oxidation..or rust beginning to form on copper
Yep, the pop method definitely works! It's pretty much the only one that does, and I've tried most of the methods. I've never boiled or froze my strings though...that always seemed BS to me and WAY too much effort to save less than $20, lol I use the pop a couple times between changes on my Floyd guitar since that one is much more of a PITA to change strings on.
What about the 2 top strings? Just an alcohol rub?
Thank you very much Dr. groovy. It worked
Dr. Groovy, WOW What A Quick Fix, thanks for the info, Cousin Figel
Great advice Scott! My dog woke from a deep sleep when you started cleaning the string with alcohol. Poor thing.
love the shirt bud... it's true
fantastic tshirt. Top channel Mr
I had a bass player that used to boil his strings on the stove...lol..then he would put em back on ..believe it or not they seemed to come back to life...bass players....they seem to have all the answers...at least they think they do...lol
Yes. Boiling in water with dishwashing liquid helps a lot. Then wipe them good and let them dry in hot air. I play 2-3 3-hour gigs a week and one repetition a week and i buy only 2-3 sets of bass strings per year)
Lord Eddard Stark/ Jeffrey i tried boiling and it helps ^^
he sure to wash your pan after boiling though xD and carefully dry the strings with a hair dryer or so
(but the popping is much easier)
When the Bass strings go dead, I just get a new bass player..hee.hee.hee
Same here with the bass player boiling strings. Our drummer saw this and got a "bright idea" LOL! Bass players > Drummers
Geddy Lee used to do that, lol
I wish I would have know about this 7000 packs of strings ago The Docs got it going on !!!
Dude, it works better than any other method EVER!
That's incredible!! thanks for this video!
Do you have a tab.
Heck of alot cheaper than buying those name brand wipes. I too use this method rubbing alcohol only. Read up on it in a guitar maintence book also Dave Mustaine's old guitar tech he showed how he cleaned Dave's guitar during Youthanasia recording. If you guys haven't seen their Evolver home video it's a good one to watch.
Dale Weber
That flying V is gnarly 😝
that actually surprised me how well it worked!
Yeah, pretty groovy huh? Sure saves some money.
great man! Nice to know this simple trick! thanks for the videos keep them coming ! peace!
thats one cool ass acoustic
Scott,
Great video. That Dean acoustic V might be lame and thin, but man is it cool! Never saw one before! Thanks for showing it.
Hey scott I was wondering what brand roller string trees do you get for your fenders? I'm looking to get one for my tele, and theres a lot out there. I just dont wanna get any shitty pop metal or anything haha
Good tip Doc. Cheers.
scott bro, in case nobody told ya lately, you are fuckin awesome dude!! great vid, keep 'me comin man
The problem with strings is the plastic strain that deforms and elongates the molecules whilst under constant tension.
It affects the elasticity over time
Martin Fudgepacker! Haaaaahaha hilarious.
I have Always heard boiling the string's in cooking vingar would clear them. I have never tried. So I can not confirm that.Good video. Thanks for sharing.
Vinegar will rust the crap out of them! Vinegar is used to promote rust in certain applications
Great tip! Thank you Sir :)
David Grisman said he used to boil his mandolin strings before companies started giving him them for free.never tried it myself,but it seems like it might work.
Yep, boiling is only OK on stainless steel strings. NOTHING ELSE. This method does MUCH better than the boiling does.
Hello Scott. I have a Boss tu-60 tuner. Would you be interested in buying it from me?
wow thank you .
Greay video man. Hey Scott. I know you have owned the PS10 series models. the real ones. I drooled over every video they just had a glimps of one showing. Do you think it would be worth my time of saving up for a PS40? I saw one on craigslist for $360 at a music store in Jeffersonville IN. Do you think they would be worth trying to get or are they junk? I'm currently trying to get a new amp. the Johnson Millenium JB150 if I can find one pretty cheap. But you know I love the Iceman and didn't know if that would be a waste of money or not.
The guy on Craig's list is high as a kite. They sell brand new ANYWHERE for $299.00 with free shipping and all the junk that comes with them. They are pretty much toys, but they look good on the wall or as a lamp. There aren't many great Iceman guitars that have been made in recent years. Stay away from the IC300 The IC400 is the nicest one that has been made since the 70's.
ok. So I'm just still wishing for one then, I won't be able to afford one from the 70's I've seen those prices.on ebay. thanks for letting me know before I saved up on that one.
What about the PS120's are they anygood. I found one here. kinda high but not the $3000 ones.
www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ibanez-ps-series-ps120-paul-stanley-signature-electric-guitar?pfm=item_page.rr1
Cool trick, thanks.
Hey Scott, I found a 1981 Takamine f400s 12 string for sale. Costs about $650, do you think it's worth the price? (I know there are better prices on eBay etc. but considering shipping fee + I have pay 20% customs tax if the product is over $100 offer seems decent.) Also great new info, my Elixir strings died out long time ago, maybe this will bring them back to life.
Wow 😳
Thanks for that
I am a jeweler and I just put my strings in the ultrasonic cleaner to get all of the dirt out. it works getting all of the dirt from the tiniest crevices.
You know that I've got about 30 different responses that I'm dying to write here don't you? lol Too funny. CREVICES!
Hmm reminds me of a girl I a knew . Altho now I think back , not so much a crevice , more of a crevasse .
6:29 lol and you're not deaf? :D
I need to do this on the G string on my Recording King. Will it work, because the string is rusted?
Excellent video Scott. I'm a lazy bastard so you can bet I'll be changing my strings a lot less often! lol
A friend of mine used to boil his strings. Don't know if it worked or not.
Thanks man!
Where can I get a shirt like that?
I really resemble that statement.
great trick
But if strings will no longer stay in tune...that's separate than just bringing back tone, no? Something about the metal itself starting to fail, correct?
I've never had a single string in my life that wouldn't stay in tune any longer. When strings are stretched, there is no more stretch to ever be had. If a string is REALLY, REALLY, REALLY rusted beyond belief, it will hold tune until it simply breaks.
6:21 Dr. Groovy turned into a DJ.
Wait what the fuck a flying V acoustic? Nice :D
I love that shirt