Anyone got a bulk string recommendation?
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Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: Anyone got a bulk string recommendation?
Do any of you just buy the bulk 12 packs of single gauge strings and order all 6 gauges needed to make up your set? I did the rough math and it's just shy of $3/set if I order 12 packs of 9 11 16 26 36 46. Good deal for the $$, but how is the quality? I normally buy pure nickel strings from Curt Mangan or pure nickel EB Hybrid Slinky's when I want/need to save $$.
Do any of you just buy the bulk 12 packs of single gauge strings and order all 6 gauges needed to make up your set? I did the rough math and it's just shy of $3/set if I order 12 packs of 9 11 16 26 36 46. Good deal for the $$, but how is the quality? I normally buy pure nickel strings from Curt Mangan or pure nickel EB Hybrid Slinky's when I want/need to save $$.
Re: Anyone got a bulk string recommendation?
Personally, I prefer the pure nickel wound strings and I've never seen them offered in bulk for single strings.
Personally, I prefer the pure nickel wound strings and I've never seen them offered in bulk for single strings.
Re: Anyone got a bulk string recommendation?
Since I don't play out these days, the money really isn't a big deal. Besides, I've been using Dunlop Pure Nickels and trying DR Pure Blues again. I can get them both for under $5 a set. If I were gigging enough to where string changes were a financial consideration, I'd probably just give up the pure nickel wrap and go with bulk strings. But i do have 10's and 13's (and some 17's too, I think) bought in bulk for string breaks, even at home. I've needed them (almost always 10's of course) often enough.
Since I don't play out these days, the money really isn't a big deal. Besides, I've been using Dunlop Pure Nickels and trying DR Pure Blues again. I can get them both for under $5 a set. If I were gigging enough to where string changes were a financial consideration, I'd probably just give up the pure nickel wrap and go with bulk strings. But i do have 10's and 13's (and some 17's too, I think) bought in bulk for string breaks, even at home. I've needed them (almost always 10's of course) often enough.
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Re: Anyone got a bulk string recommendation?
Yes, I do and I've been using the nickel plated steel bulk strings for many years.
I've been playing professionally for 55 years and I believe there is no noticable difference between these strings and other main brands like Ernie Ball or D'Addario.
I'm referring to bulk strings from "JustStrings"
These sound the same and last just as long for less than $3 a set.
I also like the option of making up my own custom sets.
I get 24 sets at a time ( 2X12 packs of each individual gauge)
S Mac
Yes, I do and I've been using the nickel plated steel bulk strings for many years.
I've been playing professionally for 55 years and I believe there is no noticable difference between these strings and other main brands like Ernie Ball or D'Addario.
I'm referring to bulk strings from "JustStrings"
These sound the same and last just as long for less than $3 a set.
I also like the option of making up my own custom sets.
I get 24 sets at a time ( 2X12 packs of each individual gauge)
S Mac
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Francois
New member
Re: Anyone got a bulk string recommendation?
Hey ! Check this video (from Sweden maybe):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQSmZMVHLgE
I am a steel / nickel wound player... so far... But in this video I clearly prefer the pure nickel ones.
Hey ! Check this video (from Sweden maybe):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQSmZMVHLgE
I am a steel / nickel wound player... so far... But in this video I clearly prefer the pure nickel ones.
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Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: Anyone got a bulk string recommendation?
I was going to suggest these guys they are right down the street from me. I thought it was a music store when I walked in and nope, Just Strings.
I was going to suggest these guys they are right down the street from me. I thought it was a music store when I walked in and nope, Just Strings.
Jacew
New member
Re: Anyone got a bulk string recommendation?
Dunlop, D'Addario, Ernie Ball and Curt Mangan have sounded a bit different to me. Ernie Balls being shrillest and thinnest and Dunlops muddiest and darkest. Dead sounding out of the box.
Dunlop, D'Addario, Ernie Ball and Curt Mangan have sounded a bit different to me. Ernie Balls being shrillest and thinnest and Dunlops muddiest and darkest. Dead sounding out of the box.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: Anyone got a bulk string recommendation?
I agree. I use GHS and get their 10 packs pretty cheap everywhere online.
I agree. I use GHS and get their 10 packs pretty cheap everywhere online.
