andyboylett Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 So I have a Helix and am constantly amazed with what it can do in terms of emulation of amps and effects, but my sounds don't always sound as good as they could because, probably like most amateur guitarists, I don't change my strings very often. Then it occurred to me that with all of this processing power, how come there is not a "string cleaner" emulator that could make a guitar with old strings sound like new? I'm sure that every guitarist out there would appreciate this and it would save us a fortune at the same time. Come on Line6 - sort it out! Clean our strings for us! Ernie Ball might not thank you for it but the rest of us will. :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waymda Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Checks date. Nope still only Feb - 34 days to go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 The Tilt EQ block was designed specifically for this use. Over time you will need to tilt it more. If you have it tilted all the way and your strings still sound dull and lifeless, however, it is finally time to change them. But you should be able to get several good years out of one set. Just scrape the crust off periodically. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerS Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 No, you add one more Tilt :-) /Per 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 It might get included after Line 6 add the “unbelievably talented guitar player” block and optional USB coffee pot warmer. I had to check that what I read in the thread title was real. Jeez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Musicians tend to have a dry sense of humor. Bunch of wise guys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenderflame28 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I already have a knob on my guitar for this, just next to the 'louder /quieter' knob there's one that makes strings sound 'new/old'. Am I the only one that has one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 5 hours ago, soundog said: Musicians tend to have a dry sense of humor. Bunch of wise guys.... Especially when trying to get the sweat off the strings. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrman100 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Personally, i think a deodorant application block should be a higher priority... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 On 2/26/2021 at 1:40 PM, andyboylett said: ...probably like most amateur guitarists, I don't change my strings very often. Not me. I enjoy things like tuning stability, guitars that don't sound like crap, and avoiding unnecessary tetanus shots because I've sliced myself open ancient, rusty strings.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigGT Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 22 hours ago, Fenderflame28 said: I already have a knob on my guitar for this, just next to the 'louder /quieter' knob there's one that makes strings sound 'new/old'. Am I the only one that has one of these? Is that louder/quieter knob the same as the solo/crunchy/clean knob that the old boys used before multi channel amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I've heard that if you switch on the Helix while pressing all the footswitches simultaneously with the expression pedal in the toe-down position a magnetic field will be generated that deoxidizes the strings. Be sure to keep the guitar within six inches of the Helix for a minimum of 2-3 days. Works best with new strings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I tried this but think I stood too close. I am starting to lose hair in my nether regions. Is this reversible? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigGT Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 5 hours ago, soundog said: I tried this but think I stood too close. I am starting to lose hair in my nether regions. Is this reversible? Yes but they tend to grow back grey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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