Blitz cloth

Billy Knowles · From: Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa

How many out there still use the Blitz cloth to wipe down the strings, does it work well?
Thanks
BIlly
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Erv Niehaus · From: Litchfield, MN, USA

This is what I use:

Tony Dingus · From: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

I still use a blitz cloth. I've used this same one for quite a few years and it still does the job.

Tony

Garry Vanderlinde · From: CA

I switched from the copper pot cleaner one when they came out with actual string cleaner. Works Great!

Kevin Quick · From: Sacramento

Yes blitz

Curt Trisko · From: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

I never even knew this existed. What does it do? Clean the skin oils from your hands off of the strings?

Nicholas Scott · From: Norfolk, VA USA

I use Fast Fret. I play a lot of outdoor gigs and it definitely helps.

Roger Rettig · From: Naples, FL

Thanks for the reminder!

My friend Larry Bell gave me a Blitz Cloth many moons ago when we did the odd gig together - I loved it.

Sadly, I've lost track of it (or them); I need to get more.
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Kevin Quick · From: Sacramento

You can get em on amazon

Tiny Olson · From: Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY

I've used a Blitz Cloth for some 40 yrs. I like them. I keep several in my 38 yr. old, Ace Pac-A-Seat.

Nowadays, when playing in hot / humid conditions, I use a small fan, sitting on the floor to my right and slightly behind me. I point it towards my right arm and wrist which definitely helps in keeping the strings drier due to decreased perspiration. It just plain feels good too.

Jim Sliff · From: Lawndale California, USA

Fast fret is awful stuff - leaves oily residue on the strings that attracts dust and dirt. Kills tone and sustain faster than using nothing at all!
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Erv Niehaus · From: Litchfield, MN, USA

I've never experienced anything like that. Whoa!

Erv

Donny Hinson · From: Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.

I think that you should use "products" only on the plain strings. As Jim says, any oils or cleaners (except something like alcohol or naptha) will tend to build up in the wound strings and attract more dust and dirt. For a short time, I used WD-40 to wipe them down. But now, I just use a clean cloth and wipe them a few times each gig.

Gary Dillard · From: Tuscaloosa, AL

I just use an old hand towel I haven't washed in about 10 yrs.

Nicholas Scott · From: Norfolk, VA USA

I've never experienced that Jim. Been using it for years.
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Ollin Landers · From: Willow Springs, NC

I use a blitz cloth. Bought mine from Herb Steiner.

Another great use for the cloth. I sometimes find the odd string in a new set that has oxidation or whatever on the string.
Instead of throwing it out a few wipes with a blitz cloth and it's good as new.
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Jack Stoner · From: Kansas City, MO

I still use them.

Morton Kellas · From: Chazy, NY, USA 1

I'm with Donny, I have had such good luck with just using a lint free cloth that I haven't felt the need to try anything else. I wipe both the top and underside of the strings each time I sit down at the steel, whether it be to practice or play, I do the same with my acoustic and electric guitars each and every time. Works for me.

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