wax removal

[Richard Brekne]

Never seen it happen, and I ought to have if it was going to happen at 
all. What can I say ? Heck, even Reblitz (or one of those standard 
textss) recommends boiling old strings as a way of cleaning out years of 
gunk and dust.

Cheers
RicB

David Ilvedson wrote:

>Although it does sound delicious, I'd probably opt for a single edge razor and careful removal as the first course.   See how it sounds?   Does the customer want it perfect?   I'd order new bass strings...both per unison as needed.
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>PS....Ric, don't you think it might be prone to rusting down the road?   
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