strings2000's Bass String Snappin Megathread!
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Sascha Franck
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At least you can use your bass as a bow now. Happy hunting!
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HotRats
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only if you boil them and the bass
strings2000
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strings2000
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If there was a chart for every strings breaking point the obsession would be gone
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When I was a teenager and in my early twenties, I played more bass than electric guitar.
I had very little money and it took a lot of effort to get to the music store which was 10 miles away without a car or a bus route.
I did indeed boil my bass strings from time to time and IIRC, it did actually improve the lifespan in terms of brightness and tone because huge amounts of grease, dirt and dead skin come out of the thick windings. They certainly looked cleaner.
What was left behind in the water was really gross.
But anyway, if you play bass a lot and can't easily afford new strings or don't have easy access to a new set of strings, then from my experience in the 1980s, I'd say it's worth doing. But only if you've had the strings on for the best part of a year or more.
I had very little money and it took a lot of effort to get to the music store which was 10 miles away without a car or a bus route.
I did indeed boil my bass strings from time to time and IIRC, it did actually improve the lifespan in terms of brightness and tone because huge amounts of grease, dirt and dead skin come out of the thick windings. They certainly looked cleaner.
What was left behind in the water was really gross.
But anyway, if you play bass a lot and can't easily afford new strings or don't have easy access to a new set of strings, then from my experience in the 1980s, I'd say it's worth doing. But only if you've had the strings on for the best part of a year or more.
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strings2000
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The breaking point of a string is never exact. That's what makes it fascinating. A bass 105 can break anywhere from B1 to D2.
HotRats
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My friend, band mate and bass player used to boil his string back in the early 90s when we were teens with little money.
It actually worked. I'd say he could do it a couple of times before buying new strings.
I might remember it wrong but I think the used to put some vinegar in the water.
It actually worked. I'd say he could do it a couple of times before buying new strings.
I might remember it wrong but I think the used to put some vinegar in the water.
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@strings2000 I'm going to merge your threads into one thread within each sub just to keep things neat and tidy. If possible, try to post new questions within the existing threads, but we got your back in case that's difficult!
strings2000
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How much tension does it take to break a 105 80 65 and 45 in pounds?
Frodebro
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The actual strength of wound strings is the solid core, so start there.
strings2000
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How do you find the cores.
https://www.liutaiomottola.com/formulae/compensation.htm Is this calc accurate.
Bass 105 core 20
80 19
65 18
45 17
Frodebro
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Core sizes vary depending on the manufacturer, and sometimes the model of stings. Some have round cores, some hex, etc.
Sascha Franck
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We need more exact numbers. What's the percentage of them breaking at B1, C1, C#1 and D1? You possibly need to expand your experiments for a while to come. Make sure to wear protective glasses and gloves while you do.
strings2000
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Strings have a range. A 105 will break from 100 to 120 pounds of tension for example. Each Brand is slightly different.
strings2000
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You could probably tune a 105 E string up to A without risking breakage. Anything past A1 is risk for breakage
Sascha Franck
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Out of interest: Are you really planning to tune your bass a 4th up? And if so: Why?
