Pissman Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hey, attempting to restring my bass for the first time, but got a question.. What should I use to cut the strings with? I've got wire cutters, but they don't make an impact against the string. Stupid question I know, but that's just 'cus i'm stupid , thanks for any help.., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='Pissman' post='414064' date='Feb 19 2009, 11:38 AM']Hey, attempting to restring my bass for the first time, but got a question.. What should I use to cut the strings with? I've got wire cutters, but they don't make an impact against the string. Stupid question I know, but that's just 'cus i'm stupid , thanks for any help..,[/quote] Heavy-duty wire cutters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pissman Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) I found something...it's all good...thanks bremen... Edited February 19, 2009 by Pissman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='Pissman' post='414088' date='Feb 19 2009, 11:56 AM']I found something...it's all good...thanks bremen...[/quote] I wouldn't recommend the tool you linked to, which is designed to cut thick copper/plastic cables. Stainless steel is a different thing altogether. You can probably get something for a lot less than 20 quid from B&Q, why not take an old string down to the shop and try before you buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pissman Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='bremen' post='414092' date='Feb 19 2009, 12:00 PM']I wouldn't recommend the tool you linked to, which is designed to cut thick copper/plastic cables. Stainless steel is a different thing altogether. You can probably get something for a lot less than 20 quid from B&Q, why not take an old string down to the shop and try before you buy![/quote] Yeah....the link didn't work properly, the thing I'm getting is " Planet Waves Pro String Winder (Bass) " ..It's got a cutter attached as well, that'll do the job right? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='Pissman' post='414093' date='Feb 19 2009, 12:02 PM']Yeah....the link didn't work properly, the thing I'm getting is " Planet Waves Pro String Winder (Bass) " ..It's got a cutter attached as well, that'll do the job right? Thanks.[/quote] ah, cool, if it's designed to cut bass strings it's reasonable to expect it to be capable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='bremen' post='414103' date='Feb 19 2009, 12:11 PM']ah, cool, if it's designed to cut bass strings it's reasonable to expect it to be capable![/quote] Had one of them..... Broke first time i attempted to cut an E string. Get down to a hardware shop and buy a decent set of sidecutters/snips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='yorick' post='414127' date='Feb 19 2009, 12:30 PM']Had one of them..... Broke first time i attempted to cut an E string. Get down to a hardware shop and buy a decent set of sidecutters/snips.[/quote] Way to check they are good is hold it up to the light and se if you can see light coming through between the jaws, you shouldn't be able to when they are closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='414182' date='Feb 19 2009, 01:05 PM']Way to check they are good is hold it up to the light and se if you can see light coming through between the jaws, you shouldn't be able to when they are closed.[/quote] +1, but they also have to be hard enough to cut stainless steel; most electrical side-cutters are designed for copper. Better quality cutters will have the capacity marked on the tool (or its packaging). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I always use the cutting part of pliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Tub Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Get a pair of these or similar: Work perfectly for me for several years. And if they wear out? At £8 or thereabouts they ain't gonna break the bank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote name='Hot Tub' post='414250' date='Feb 19 2009, 01:49 PM']Get a pair of these or similar: Work perfectly for me for several years. And if they wear out? At £8 or thereabouts they ain't gonna break the bank! [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I have a Leatherman multi-tool copy (like a swiss army knife, but with pliers). Bass strings do mark it, but it's lasted me a few years so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 bolt cutters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert43 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 [quote name='WarPig' post='414583' date='Feb 20 2009, 05:33 AM']bolt cutters [/quote] Dont be silly use a 9" angle grinder / oxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qed Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 i've found that my specialist (expensive) bike cable cutters are mint for this kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Side cuttings pliers where the jaws meet are not ideal. The best cutters are one's where the jaws slide passed each other. or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='qed' post='416942' date='Feb 22 2009, 09:10 PM']i've found that my specialist (expensive) bike cable cutters are mint for this kind of thing.[/quote] Gear cables make good G strings in an emergency. fnarr, I said 'g string' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 [quote name='qed' post='416942' date='Feb 22 2009, 09:10 PM']i've found that my specialist (expensive) bike cable cutters are mint for this kind of thing.[/quote] I use a pair of ELDI bike (brake) cable cutters. Anything that'll cleanly cut a 2.5mm braided steel cable will make (tidy) mincemeat of our humble strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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