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Some people boil their guitar strings to clean them, improve their sound, and save money. Boiling can remove grime and finger gunk from the strings, which can make them sound louder, brighter, and have more sustain. Boiling can also give bass strings a richer tone with a brassy honk. However, boiling won't fix dented or malformed strings, restore a worn-off coating, or make them sound like new. 

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To boil guitar strings, you can:

Remove the strings from the base of the guitar with a clean towel.

Wrap each string in a loop and place them in a saucepan of boiling water.

Boil for 15 minutes.

Use tongs to remove the strings from the saucepan and place them on a clean towel. 

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Yes, you should loosen your guitar strings one or two half steps before storing it for longer than a month, or if you're storing it long-term. Loosen the strings using the tuning keys to reduce stress on the neck and body top, and to prevent neck warpage or body top bulging. However, you should keep some tension on the neck, as having no tension at all can cause problems. 

Here are some ways to clean corroded guitar strings:

White vinegar

Apply white vinegar to a soft cloth and gently rub the strings. Repeat a few times, then rinse with hot water.

Baking soda

Apply baking soda to a toothbrush and gently scrub the strings until the rust is gone. Rinse with clean water.

Jewelry polishing cloth

Use a pre-treated cloth, like a yellow sunshine cloth, to clean the str

ings. 

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