[CAUT] Storing spare bass strings

[Jeff Tanner]

Hi,
I'd like to take this question a bit farther.  When I came here in  
1998, there had been a set of bass strings here for an S&S D for  
years.  I don't know how many years, but my predecessor spoke of in  
the twenties when he showed them to me.  They are in a cabinet, still  
in their original box. coiled, except for two strings, which were  
used as replacements at some time over the years.  They still look  
like new.

I wouldn't mind replacing the bass strings on an old D in our band  
room.  Would you chance using this set?  Are they still good enough  
for replacements?

Thanks,
Jeff

On May 12, 2006, at 7:16 AM, A440A at aol.com wrote:

>     My suggestion is to simply put the strings in a straight,   
> airtight,
> container and don't worry about it.
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Ed Foote RPT
> http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
> www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
>
>