JeSuisSkeleton Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Tried to get some D'Addario Chromes for my Stingray today. Tried the Gallery, and most of Denmark Street. Couldn't find any except a 5 string super long scale set (not what I need). I seem to have trouble with buying strings in London; either seems to be Rotosounds or Elixirs. Is there anywhere else I should look where I can get some Chromes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I have always had that problem with strings. Have you tried buying online from say... [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/[/url]? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfie Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 [quote name='chrismuzz' post='1188421' date='Apr 4 2011, 10:12 PM']I have always had that problem with strings. Have you tried buying online from say... [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/[/url]?[/quote] Yeah, definitely try strings direct, the strings will arrive before you have finished placing your order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 [quote name='chrismuzz' post='1188421' date='Apr 4 2011, 10:12 PM']I have always had that problem with strings. Have you tried buying online from say... [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/[/url]?[/quote] I have exactly the same problem getting hold of Rotosound Heavy Gauge strings - everywhere has Regular. Now, as Chrismuzz above, I get mine from Stringsdirect. Plus points, even with postage, they`re generally cheaper than at the music shops, and they`re delivered to the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarcher Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Can't praise Strings Direct enough. Very fast service and helpful as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_Bass_Dog85 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I use www.stringbusters.com Good service, never had a problem and always have what I am looking for. I'm a man who prefers to shop locally keeping small firms open, but they stock strings that I don't like. Did ask if they could bring stock in but they order by bulk, so they get the most 'popular'. It's a shame, but the internet prevails over local shops! Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeSuisSkeleton Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the suggestions. I usually buy online (Overwater rounds), but was picking my bass up from the Gallery so figured I may as well buy some strings whilst I was in town. EDIT - Just ordered some Chromes from Stringbusters. £15 more expensive on Stringsdirect! Edited April 4, 2011 by JeSuisSkeleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) I've Just ordered a set of D'Addario Chromes from Sound Unlimited: [url="http://www.soundunlimited.co.uk"]http://www.soundunlimited.co.uk[/url] and can't thank Rich Turner enough. Having had some probs with the web site (which he says are being looked in to) I left a message on their phone at 4:30pm on Friday. Rich phoned about 10:30am Monday & spent a good half-hour with me on the phone, looking at various possibilities - at one point he thought he had a suitable but opened 4 string set for half-price & would get me a Low B, but they turned out to be medium scale - he's sent me a set of Chromes and discounted me the p&p for getting me excited about the opened 4 string set. A decent gesture & many thanks Rich - I'll be back to him for strings again. His price was the cheapest I could find for Chromes on Google UK. G. Edited April 5, 2011 by geoffbyrne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 [quote name='L_Bass_Dog85' post='1188475' date='Apr 4 2011, 11:00 PM']I use www.stringbusters.com Good service, never had a problem and always have what I am looking for. I'm a man who prefers to shop locally keeping small firms open, but they stock strings that I don't like. Did ask if they could bring stock in but they order by bulk, so they get the most 'popular'. It's a shame, but the internet prevails over local shops! Luke[/quote] =1 for string busters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I've always been happy with stringbusters too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeSuisSkeleton Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 My strings arrived but I think I bought the wrong gauge (the E in particular feels too thick). I've put them on the bass obviously, so am I right in thinking I can't send them back for a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 [quote name='JeSuisSkeleton' post='1191082' date='Apr 6 2011, 09:22 PM']My strings arrived but I think I bought the wrong gauge (the E in particular feels too thick). I've put them on the bass obviously, so am I right in thinking I can't send them back for a replacement?[/quote] You have to ask?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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