Have done it many times (I have a dedicated closed container with 5% ammonia solution that can be reused many times for this purpose). It works just fine, the strings do not loose their intonation (don't wash them hot!). The only limit is actually the fret wear the D string falls victim to as the first one; then you have to change the bass set for sure.
thanks for sharing, seems helpful to me but i couldn't find clear amonia in stores, is there other names more familiar or another product i can use? thanks
With all due resect i think that a drop of dish detergent will work as well I have worked with silver and ammonia for 40 years ( jewelry ) and i avoid using too much ammonia as it can burn the silver for the container you used i would only use one table spoon of amonia but believe me one tea spoon of dish soap will have enough Alkalinity to disolve all the the grease and dead skin ( nails) on the strings but its important to rinse them very well naturally the water must be hot as oils will resist cold water
@@brucelevine6517 How do you rid discolouration? His strings didn't look dirty and I actually thought the beginning of the video showed the results after the clean but as he's a professional musician, I guess he needs to be more stringent.
Thank you so much for this valuable tip! From now on I'll use it.
Have done it many times (I have a dedicated closed container with 5% ammonia solution that can be reused many times for this purpose). It works just fine, the strings do not loose their intonation (don't wash them hot!). The only limit is actually the fret wear the D string falls victim to as the first one; then you have to change the bass set for sure.
Wow great job Dr.Harb
The best part of this video is the Labneh container. LOL :P
I think its Tanuva cottage chezees container .
You're always very helpful. A fan of Picasso's "blue period", also :)
Cool video, thanks for sharing this. Should be very helpful!
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
And what about the grooves on the Bass strings that come during the practice? There the String is Not Dirty its just consumed isnt it?
Does it work with domestic ammonia too? (Like ammonia for multiple uses that we find in supermarket) thank you! Nice video btw
Yes it does! Get clear ammonia though and avoid the scented ones.
my base strings tend to become rusty by the area where I pluck. would this get the rust of too?
I've never had that problem so I wouldn't know. This method will clean the strings anyways. Try it out!
Your using some cheap strings an leaving them on too long
Thanks for idea, Tariq. :-)
thanks tarek! what strings are you using on that beautiful hill? yalla see you on monday in beirut!
adel minkara I'm using Savarez New Cristals normal tension. See you in Beirut soon!
thanks for sharing, seems helpful to me but i couldn't find clear amonia in stores, is there other names more familiar or another product i can use? thanks
Ammonia can be found in hardware stores or household stores. It's available in every region, it's a cleaning product!
Thank you Tariq! Looking forward to your concert in Beirut!
Zahy Khoury thanks a lot, Zahy! See you soon!
And it works very well !!! If your'e able to find pure ammonia ! I did; special order at pharmacy !
Awesome! Surely it works, it's the best method to clean your strings!
any alternate for amonia ?
No unfortunately.
With all due resect i think that a drop of dish detergent will work as well
I have worked with silver and ammonia for 40 years ( jewelry ) and i avoid using too much ammonia as it can burn the silver for the container you used i would only use one table spoon of amonia but believe me one tea spoon of dish soap will have enough Alkalinity to disolve all the the grease and dead skin ( nails) on the strings but its important to rinse them very well naturally the water must be hot as oils will resist cold water
@@brucelevine6517 How do you rid discolouration? His strings didn't look dirty and I actually thought the beginning of the video showed the results after the clean but as he's a professional musician, I guess he needs to be more stringent.
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Interesting! It sounds a tiny bit out of tune though. Still good for some practicing...
Another method is to use boiling water and dip the strings in the pot for 10 seconds.