>I am sure you know that acetone is the >carrier for things like nail polish and Duco cement, etc., _none_ of which >should be allowed to get anywhere near piano wire as it is immediately >corrosive to the steel. As far as I can see, the realy danger is the acetone will carry the nail polish or whatever is on the surface of the string and fingers straight through to the core on copper windings. We all know from previous postings what soda pop does when it is spilt on bass strings! I would definately avoid most cleaning solutions and keep them as far away from strings as possible as they contain strong bases (ammonia, hydroxides etc.) Laurence Beach Vancouver BC Canada
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