Detail 01
Bass string spacing
Wider gaps and thicker gauges than guitar, so the pads seat correctly on each string.
Product detailSKU #1274319728028
ToneGearThe String Cleaner Tool for Bass -
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The bass-sized version of ToneGear's string cleaning pad, cut for thicker strings and wider spacing. For bassists who kill strings fast.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists who want their roundwounds bright for more than a week
- Stretching the life of an expensive five-string set
- Post-gig cleanup when hands sweat under stage lights
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a dead, thumpy flatwound tone on purpose
- Six-string guitar — the narrower guitar version fits better
- Anyone expecting it to revive already-dead 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
Two-sided cleaning
Gets the underside of the string where it meets the fretboard — where most grime hides.
Detail 03
Dry cleaning, no solvent
Nothing to drip onto pickups or soak into an unfinished fretboard.
Detail 04
$14.99 versus a bass set
A single set of bass strings runs several times this. One extra week of life covers it.
Detail 05
Handheld format
Fits a gig bag pocket. Takes seconds, so you'll actually do it after a show.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This slows string death; it doesn't bring dull strings back to life
- 02Tool only — no cleaner, cloth, or fretboard conditioner included
- 03Buy the guitar version instead if you're cleaning six-string spacing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's different from the guitar version?
The spacing and pad opening are sized for bass strings, which are thicker and set further apart. The guitar model won't grip a bass string properly.
02Does it work on flatwounds?
Yes, though flatwounds trap less debris to begin with. If you like the broken-in flatwound sound, cleaning won't undo it.
03Will it help a five- or six-string bass?
It cleans strings one at a time, so extra strings aren't a problem. Very wide low-B gauges may take an extra pass.
04Do I still need to change strings?
Yes. Cleaning removes grime but strings still stretch, wear at the frets, and lose brightness with playing time.
