Ok, here is my conclusion:

Initially, the strings were fine.  For a few days, actually.  I had been doing a lot of lessons, plus a fair amount of studio time within that week as well.
Seven days later, and they are very jaded again.  I think they maybe even more jaded than when they were before I boiled them!  I’m not sure it’s the amount I was playing (about 20 hours this week) that caused this, or just the fact I boiled them.  They also have an oddness to their sound now as well.  It isn’t “bad” as such…just “different”.
So my conclusion is that boiling strings is fine for a very short period of time!  Maybe to do a gig, or some studio work (although I probably still wouldn’t recommend doing it…just in case of a snap).  As i have updated in the video, make sure you have a BACK-UP set if you are going to try this yourself.  Only attempt if your strings really are on their last legs…
Next experiment: Vinegar/spirits.

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