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[ve7dhe]

HI I'm a newbie on the ashbory and had a slight problem, I found the E string has a tendency to stick to the neck momentarily then release while I have moved to another string. Needless to say, the unwanted sound is quite apparent . Can I just use mild soap and water to clean them. I can only surmize that the problem was the baby powder combined with skin oils/persperation that was causing the stickyness. As to being a newbie, I'm as bass newbie too, 3yrs jamming is about it,mostly country stuff but as a Sr. I get to do a lot of it.
Love the new Ashbory, it sure get comments on looks and sound.

[Mike Tavener]

I think a gentle wipe of the strings and fret(less) board with a clean cloth followed by a fresh application of powder should cure it, unless it's got really gunky, then a bit of mild soap an water should remove any grease. I tend to be pretty liberal with the dusting and it gets all round the strings rather than just on top, which may help.

Incidentally, I find that I do suffer from a condition my wife refers to as "Ashbory foot" as a result of the liberal application - white dusted black shoes! :roll:

Mike

[Jebberz]

I once had to chean my Ash (srtings and fingerboard) because I experimented personnal lubricant as an alternative to powder (very bad idea). I used water and cheap ordinary dish soap, and it worked very well.

Don't use K-Y to lubricate the strings. It works well for 2 minutes and after this, it becomes messy and very stiky.

[Gigmaster]

I once had to chean my Ash (srtings and fingerboard) because I experimented personnal lubricant as an alternative to powder (very bad idea). I used water and cheap ordinary dish soap, and it worked very well.

Don't use K-Y to lubricate the strings. It works well for 2 minutes and after this, it becomes messy and very stiky.

KY on the strings??!! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHH! Gross!
Do you use the warming kind or the tingly stuff (LOL).

[John Kavanagh]

I had about figured that talc wasn't worth the trouble, and didn't mind playing on untreated strings. Then I ordered some spare strings from LargeSound, and added on a couple of the Slyde-Rite bags because they're cheap. Well worth while, and it fits in the case pocket. I rub the strings once or twice when pick it up, like rosining a bow - why put it on your hands?

[loonatoot]

Use some WD40. 

[jkevinwolfe]

You can use arrowroot powder instead of talc. No fragrance and sells for a few bucks in a shaker in the spice section of your grocery.

[jkevinwolfe]

Inclidentally, tried Tire Wet, Armorall and dry silicone spray. They all make the strings stickier.

Found unscented talc at a billiard supply place.

[redstriper]

Change over to pahoehoe strings and say goodbye to powder forever.
They also don't break, sound great and don't feel sticky.
Use silicone spray on them for an extra smooth feel.

See other thread for details.

[jkevinwolfe]

Red,

I'm not convinced they or the Worths are the sound I'm looking for (after hearing some samples.) I'll stick with the sticky strings for the time being.

[redstriper]

I don't find much difference in the sound and much prefer the feel of the pahoehoes.

[Brock]

Here's a post with a sound comparison:
http://www.largesound.net/bass/index.php/topic,653.msg2216.html#msg2216

I haven't played the Pahoehoe strings but I have played the Worth strings and the samples in the post are consistent with what I experienced. The Worths just don't sound as lively, and I'm fairly certain the sustain (which to be fair isn't what one buys an Ashbory for in the first place) dropped substantially too. That didn't matter though because I wasn't pleased with the change in sound.

All sound things are subjective of course, and what doesn't work for one person can work great for someone else. My friend bob loves Fender 9120 nylon wound bass guitar strings and although I enjoy playing them on rare occasion, I'd never want to switch over to them.


-Brock