fretmeister Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Strewth! On an Ibby Mezzo and on my P bass shorty I have Dunlop flats. Last time I changed the strings the sets were about £50 or so. Expensive, but they last many years so I was ok with that. They are now £95!! (Or £115 for the 5 string set). I realise the exchange rate with the USA is in the toilet, but this is shocking. Wish I had bought a few sets last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo85 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 You may still be able to grab them at much lowe prices (just now seen some 45 105 on amazon at less than 40). I see that Strings Direct has them at 95. These may be a new batch? There was a global shortage in the steel and alloy markets in spring that may help explain the increase. If that's the reason prices may have to go down going forward, and these will eventually be sold at a big discount (that is, a more normal price) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I try to avoid Bass Direct, if at all possible. This is not one of those times 😬 https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Flat_wound_strings.html Dunlop 45-105, £59.99 Dunlop 45-125, £76.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Even Newtone strings have had a 25% increase in prices recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, jrixn1 said: I try to avoid Bass Direct, if at all possible. This is not one of those times 😬 https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Flat_wound_strings.html Dunlop 45-105, £59.99 Dunlop 45-125, £76.00 Sorry, I'm not sure what I was thinking - £37.27 (as per @Paolo85) is of course less than £59.99! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dunlop-DBFS45105-Flatwound-Strings-Medium/dp/B01C2T8V0W/ref=asc_df_B01C2T8V0W/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, jrixn1 said: Sorry, I'm not sure what I was thinking - £37.27 (as per @Paolo85) is of course less than £59.99! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dunlop-DBFS45105-Flatwound-Strings-Medium/dp/B01C2T8V0W/ref=asc_df_B01C2T8V0W/ £19 delivery! Also - I like 40-100. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 They were at a fairly high price before the current political tomfoolery, recall seeing a similar thread about it a couple of months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 5 hours ago, fretmeister said: I realise the exchange rate with the USA is in the toilet, but this is shocking. Avoid buying anything made in the USA 🙂 Short scale 40 - 100 flats are £22 inc delivery from Status Graphite, their tapes were great strings so chances are the same applies to their flats. http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 I might have to give them a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiveringbass Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 On thomann, Sandberg stainless strings were 31€ for a 5 strings set. Since the end of august the price rised to 39€ It means a 28% increase. I loved those strings but not at this price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) Dunlops are now £25 per string! Edited December 3, 2022 by lownote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH89 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Always love Rotosounds . Make in the good ol UK . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I've been ordering Warwick tapewounds for my basses. Best price is £20 from Thomann but postage is £10. Does anybody know if they combine the cost if you order more than 1 set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 My TI's have been on for about 5 or 6 years. I wasn't planning to change them for at least another 20. I dread to think how many thousands of pounds a set will cost when I finally go looking for replacements. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 9 hours ago, TheGreek said: I've been ordering Warwick tapewounds for my basses. Best price is £20 from Thomann but postage is £10. Does anybody know if they combine the cost if you order more than 1 set. According to the website, it's a flat rate of £10 for orders under £149 and under 30kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Or pick up a pretty decent set of Harley Bentons or Warwick Red Labels for < £10, rather than paying the cost of a new Harley Benton bass each time (see related thread) 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 05/12/2022 at 11:56, Al Krow said: Or pick up a pretty decent set of Harley Bentons or Warwick Red Labels for < £10, rather than paying the cost of a new Harley Benton bass each time (see related thread) 🙂 Or pick up a HB bass plus a few sets of HB or Warwick Red strings, taking advantage of the free postage for the bass. Total bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I bought some flats for my bass VI and they were over £60. Im pleased I don't have to restring my upright bass as I am struggling enough with soaring energy prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 03/12/2022 at 08:48, Wally Gogg said: Always love Rotosounds . Make in the good ol UK . While I love the sound of Roto flats, it turns out I'm allergic to the Monel wrap used. After only a short playing time they leave my finger tips red and painful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH89 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 4 hours ago, fretmeister said: While I love the sound of Roto flats, it turns out I'm allergic to the Monel wrap used. After only a short playing time they leave my finger tips red and painful. Blimey mate ! thats a new one on me . At least the cost of flats and tapes are less than rounds , if you factor in the length of time they last . Put some Labellas on my new BB734 a few months ago , and expect them to last the distance . (mine and the basses ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Wally Gogg said: Blimey mate ! thats a new one on me . At least the cost of flats and tapes are less than rounds , if you factor in the length of time they last . Put some Labellas on my new BB734 a few months ago , and expect them to last the distance . (mine and the basses ) I was aware of nickel allergies in people, but apparently Monel has a far higher content so it can cause symptoms even when normal nickel strings do not. I had a very painful 3 or 4 days when I tried them out. I've put La Bella's on now. They don't sound as nice but they don't hurt either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_buoninfante Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Yap, prices have defo gone up. Recently I have been buying D'Addario EXL165 45-65-85-105 and in July they were £22.89, while now £27.99 on sale, otherwise £35.50. All prices on Gak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_buoninfante Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 17/10/2022 at 10:14, fretmeister said: Strewth! On an Ibby Mezzo and on my P bass shorty I have Dunlop flats. Last time I changed the strings the sets were about £50 or so. Expensive, but they last many years so I was ok with that. They are now £95!! (Or £115 for the 5 string set). I realise the exchange rate with the USA is in the toilet, but this is shocking. Wish I had bought a few sets last time. On Reverb you can still find some at £69.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I think the strings I have on my basses now will be good for another ten years and will probably outlive me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 Just now, FinnDave said: I think the strings I have on my basses now will be good for another ten years and will probably outlive me. I may well swap over to tapewounds and hope for that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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