Detail 01
Six wipes per pack
Single-use. Daily players will empty this in about a week of after-playing wipe-downs.
Product detailSKU #1307636492486
Ernie BallWonder Wipe String Cleaner 6-Pack
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Six single-use string cleaning wipes. For players who sweat through strings quickly and want to stretch the time between changes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Wiping strings down right after playing
- Players whose hands corrode strings fast
- Keeping one in the case for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Strings already dead, rusted or pitted
- Coated strings, which stay clean on their own
- Anyone wanting a permanent fix for frequent string changes
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
String cleaner, not conditioner
Targets the sweat and skin oil that dulls strings. It does nothing for the fretboard wood.
Detail 03
Pre-moistened format
Fold it over each string and run the length. No bottle, no rag, no dripping onto the body.
Detail 04
Cleaning versus replacing
Slows the decline of a fresh set. Strings that already sound dead will not come back.
Detail 05
$5.99 for six
Cheaper than a set of strings, so the maths works if it buys you even one extra week.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use it on fresh strings — it delays dulling, it does not reverse it
- 02Wipe after playing, while the sweat is still on them
- 03Six wipes is a short run for a daily player
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01will this bring dead strings back to life?
No. Once the windings are corroded or clogged, the tone is gone. Cleaning works as prevention on a newer set.
02how often should I use one?
After playing, especially if your hands sweat. That is when the oil is still sitting on the strings.
03can I use it on coated strings?
The coating already blocks most of what dulls a string, so there is little to gain.
04does it get on the fretboard?
Some will reach the wood under the strings. Run a dry cloth over the board afterwards.
