Hi there,
What's the best way to store strings? I've bought bulk
strings before and I realize because I take quite awhile to use up a
box of strings the latter sets can be slightly rusted
already. I usually just place them in my cupboard in my
study. So is there a proper way to store my strings so that
they'll be perfectly fine when I eventually use them?
Thanks so much for your advice!!
Johann
I've run into the same problem. Even though I don't buy "bulk
strings", I do store them for a long time sometimes. I think some
strings rust or corrode faster than other strings depending on quality,
materials, packaging, & manufacturer. I'm guessing it may also
run into the untouched by human hands thing. I don't know if all
manufacturers are careful about that when packaging strings. They
obviously should be!
If you have a new set of strings unopened & sealed in plastic
from a good manufacturer and stored in a decent environment, they
should last a very long time. If the plastic package they come in isn't
airtight, put them in one that is.
I've opened a new set of strings after storing them for a long time and
they sometimes exhibit a few dark spots almost like finger prints on
them.
I know of at least one manufacturer that advertises their strings
"Designed to be in factory-fresh condition for you as they are packed
in special corrosion resistant sealed packaging."
This will be a good tip for people to provide feedback on by
email. I'll update the tip if I get more good advice.
Bob, Gman ( o )==#