Detail 01
Lubricant plus cleaner in one
Cuts the sweat and skin oil sitting on the string while leaving a slick film, so it does two jobs in one wipe.
Product detailSKU #1309565841941
D'AddarioXLR8 String Lubricant & Cleaner
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
String lubricant and cleaner for guitar and bass. Wiped on strings to cut grime and reduce finger friction. For players who want strings to last longer between changes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players with sweaty or acidic hands who kill strings fast
- Reducing finger squeak on wound strings during recording
- Wiping down strings after every practice session
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone expecting to revive strings that are already dead or corroded
- Players who change strings every few days anyway
- Cleaning the guitar body or finish — this is for strings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Applied to the strings
Works on the string surface and the underside where grime collects against the fretboard, which is where corrosion usually starts.
Detail 03
Reduced friction
Less drag under the fingers makes fast position shifts easier and quiets the squeak wound strings make when you slide.
Detail 04
Small bottle format
A little goes on each time, so one bottle lasts a long stretch of regular use. Meant for the case pocket, not the workbench.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No applicator cloth assumed — keep a clean rag with it
- 02Works best applied after playing, not before, to remove fresh sweat
- 03Keep it off the fretboard finish and pickups; apply to strings only
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this make old strings sound new again?
No. It removes grime and adds slickness, which extends the life of strings you're still using. Strings that have gone dull or corroded need replacing.
02Can I use it on coated strings?
It's a string cleaner and lubricant for guitar strings generally. Coated strings already resist grime, so the benefit is mostly the reduced friction.
03Does it leave a residue on the fretboard?
Apply it to the strings and wipe the excess. Avoid flooding it onto the board or letting it run down onto pickups.
04How often should I use it?
After playing sessions is the common approach — that's when sweat and oil are sitting on the strings and doing the most damage.
