Broke One New String...Find Replacement?

Tapper · #1 01-01-2008, 11:10 AM

Excuse me if others have asked before, but is there a source for individual bass strings. I just put a set of Black Tapewound Fender 7120 L's on my Washburn (I'm a poor guy), and the darn G string broke up near the tuning head just as I got it to pitch. Is there any source to buy that tapewound single string? I hate to cough up another $35.00 for a whole set.

smogg · #2 01-01-2008, 11:14 AM

a good place to start might be www.juststrings.com

Fetzu · #3 01-03-2008, 12:15 AM

Don't know if you tried or have a GC near you. The one that is close to me has a box behind the counter full of individual new strings. I had put a new set on one time, and wasn't paying attention and cut my D string way too short. Went up there and asked, and they pulled a box out. It was organized and all. Found what I needed and off I went. It was only like $4.00 + tax.

Dunne · #4 01-04-2008, 03:21 PM

^^^ +1 Just go to a music shop, my small local music store has individual strings in a variety of gauges and everything.

kyral210 · #5 01-04-2008, 05:27 PM

NEVER replace single strings!

As you play your strings aquire dirt and grease, as well as stress points and wear. This all dds up to having an uneven tone accorss the string (dead spots) and general lack of tone. By replacing a single string you will have a really uneven sound, one string being amazing and rest uneven and crumby.

Just bite the bullet and buy a new set of strings. I strongly recommend D'addario strings. I have never had one break, they truly last (I really mean it! EB and those awful rotosounds just die so fast in comparison), and sound better than any other string I have ever played (even Elixors).

Another thing to sort out is why the string even broke. Check your saddle for rough edges, and your nut for a smooth, good fit that isn't too tight. If you need help see a guitar tech, doing so will improve reliability, tone, and playable response.

envika · #6 01-04-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyral210

I strongly recommend D'addario strings. I have never had one break

my dad, a guitarist and longtime GHS endorser, once tried d'addarios...

and broke six e-strings in one night.

cnltb · #7 01-05-2008, 05:00 PM

call the manufacturer and have them replace it(ask nicely)

I have done that without any problems.
Of course it depends on the regard a manufacturer has for their customer.