Clamp marks or "whiting" on gut?

Smooothone23 · 11-23-2009, 11:48 AM

Too much tension on the clamps and on the crank gripper is causing this. Is this compromising the integrity of the gut?

Ways to avoid it?

Thanks

YULitle · 11-23-2009, 11:57 AM

It's commonly referred to as ghosting. And no, there's no way to avoid it completely. Just be sure that you aren't leaving imprints with the clamps and you should be fine.

drummerdan · 11-23-2009, 12:03 PM

If you apply too much pressure, you may be damaging the string. Adjust the clamp to the point that it holds but no more. It's a bit or trial and error and experience. You can also clean your clamps periodically by using some rubbing alcohol and this will help you grip the string without undue pressure.

sruckauf · 11-23-2009, 01:59 PM

Don't worry, it's 'natural'.

Booooooo, yes I know. I couldn't resist.

slow_duster · 11-23-2009, 07:25 PM

I always set up my (flying) clamps on the pre-stretch. Once the clamps are right I string normal, the "ghost" marks are cut off after I tie the knots.

11-23-2009, 11:48 AM	#1
Smooothone23 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 156	Clamp marks or "whiting" on gut? Too much tension on the clamps and on the crank gripper is causing this. Is this compromising the integrity of the gut? Ways to avoid it? Thanks

11-23-2009, 11:57 AM	#2
YULitle Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: Guymon, OK Posts: 4,106	It's commonly referred to as ghosting. And no, there's no way to avoid it completely. Just be sure that you aren't leaving imprints with the clamps and you should be fine. __________________ Michael A. -- If your flaw in stringing is consistency, http://www.youtube.com/yulitle MRT 07-08 -- your stringing will be consistently flawed.

11-23-2009, 12:03 PM	#3
drummerdan Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 188	If you apply too much pressure, you may be damaging the string. Adjust the clamp to the point that it holds but no more. It's a bit or trial and error and experience. You can also clean your clamps periodically by using some rubbing alcohol and this will help you grip the string without undue pressure. __________________ Wilson Ksix one 95, 16x18, VS gut 16 mains and Sensation 16 crosses. Nike gear and silent partner ball machine. 4.5 all-courter. Alpha Revo 4000.

11-23-2009, 07:25 PM	#5
slow_duster New User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 59	I always set up my (flying) clamps on the pre-stretch. Once the clamps are right I string normal, the "ghost" marks are cut off after I tie the knots. __________________ (2x) Head Extreme Pro, Natural Gut 56lbs

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