Am I being too anal looking for 1 specific string?

RH434 · #1 11-27-2008, 10:39 PM

Okay, I was given an "extra" set of Fender strings, brand new, except 1 was missing. They are "Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound" and present are #7045 .045, #7080 .080, and #7100 .100. I figured they could be useful for on my practice bass or something. I politely accepted them, put them in my soft case and promptly forgot about them.

So, I am about to restring my Samick to try and improve the sound and thought I'd try them out. I then remembered the missing string. I started searching the net and it looks like these might be discontinued.

Question 1, does anyone know where I can find a single .065 (Guessing #7065) string to match these other ones. I have a couple of other odd roundwounds, but the Fenders have the pretty blue ends and it would not match. The sound might also be off if they're not a good match.

Question 2, Is it even worth trying to match up a cheap set? Am I just being too anal?

I did just order a set of GHS Flatwounds to play with anyway. I'm hoping they are the sound and feel I'm looking for.

MysticMichael · #2 11-27-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RH434

Is it even worth trying to match up a cheap set? Am I just being too anal?

The question is: How much time & effort do you really want to dedicate to this quest? Is it really worth it?

MM

Fool · #3 11-27-2008, 11:21 PM

I would just buy a new set of strings....

Selta · #4 11-28-2008, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fool

I would just buy a new set of strings....

+1

Nino Valenti · #5 11-28-2008, 06:51 AM

http://www.juststrings.com/fnd-072-7150-065.html

RH434 · #6 11-28-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nino Valenti

http://www.juststrings.com/fnd-072-7150-065.html

Thanks Nino, I wasn't sure if the 7150 was the same or not. I did just place an order for a new set yesterday, but didn't want to order another orphan if it wans't at least close. I'll put one on my next order.

Thanks to all. It just seems like a shame to waste strings. Maybe that's what the last person thought when they gave these to me.

rcoleman1024 · #7 11-28-2008, 07:27 AM

My local music shop always has singles available ! Start at your's ! Other than that.... give it up !