Cheap Strings

Ed2Strings · #1 02-26-2007, 08:46 AM

Anyone know a website that has Ernie Ball strings for cheap? Musicians Friends has them for 16.89, are they cheaper elsewhere? Any help would be appreciated...........

Tony G · #2 02-26-2007, 08:51 AM

have you checked juststrings.com?

vindy500 · #3 02-26-2007, 08:53 AM

wow you poor thing. so expensive.....

Tony G · #4 02-26-2007, 08:56 AM

Also, if you really want a cheap set of strings, doesn't D'Addario sell 4 string 2-packs for $19.99? That is $10 a set!!!

saxnbass · #5 02-26-2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vindy500

wow you poor thing. so expensive.....

What do you use and how much do you pay for your strings?

Ed2Strings · #6 02-26-2007, 11:01 AM

I use Ernie Ball Regulars, I was planning to buy in bulk, thats why I was hoping to get a lower price.

saxnbass · #7 02-26-2007, 11:03 AM

How much are we talking Bulk here? Musician's Friend has a 15% off of accessories sale going on right now, including strings. Have you looked into that?

GaryM · #8 02-26-2007, 11:17 AM

One set of Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Bass Strings costs the equivalent of $31 here.

Aarix · #9 02-26-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryM

One set of Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Bass Strings costs the equivalent of $31 here.

I'm not even gonna ask what DR's cost. That plain stinks.

saxnbass · #10 02-26-2007, 05:57 PM

In Italy, DRs are about $50-$55 per set. Don't know about LaBellas or TIs. Don't ask about Elixir.

Eyjo · #11 02-26-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

In Italy, DRs are about $50-$55 per set. Don't know about LaBellas or TIs. Don't ask about Elixir.

It's the same here in Iceland. My TI set was $60 and Elexirs cost even more and you cant get LaBellas here.

That's why I buy my strings from the US

saxnbass · #12 02-26-2007, 06:10 PM

I haven't seen LaBellas here, now that I think about it. Elixirs are like $80 or $90 a set here. Good thing I don't use Elixirs. I order my strings from the US too.

Captain Chaos · #13 02-26-2007, 06:14 PM

I've seen bass strings at wal mart for $10.00

GaryM · #14 02-26-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Aarix

I'm not even gonna ask what DR's cost. That plain stinks.

DR Black Beautie Bass 5-String? $82.

saxnbass · #15 02-26-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryM

DR Black Beautie Bass 5-String? $82.

Yep, sounds about right.

GaryM · #16 02-26-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

I order my strings from the US too.

Where do you guys order from? I like the sound of these half-price Ernie Balls.

pickles · #17 02-26-2007, 07:26 PM

As long as you order by midnight at MF tonight, slinkys are $14.36. If you order 7 sets that'll be $100.52 and shipping will be free (for U.S. folks anyway).

Even the slinky 5 string sets are only $16.99. Time to stock up!

.:chuck:. · #18 02-26-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Chaos

I've seen bass strings at wal mart for $10.00

yeah I saw them too, ghs "electric-bass strings." If you're looking for better quality strings for cheap, look on ebay...i get my 4 string dean markley "blue steels" for under ten bucks shipped.

saxnbass · #19 02-27-2007, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pickles

As long as you order by midnight at MF tonight, slinkys are $14.36. If you order 7 sets that'll be $100.52 and shipping will be free (for U.S. folks anyway).

Even the slinky 5 string sets are only $16.99. Time to stock up!

Yeah, been thinking about getting various strings with the 15% off, but they don't have the strings I was looking for, but they have some of them. Have to compare prices to my other source.

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Originally Posted by GaryM

Where do you guys order from? I like the sound of these half-price Ernie Balls.

JustStrings.com Not sure if they ship international; see, I have an American Post Office Box over here.

vindy500 · #20 02-27-2007, 02:49 AM

in my local shop slinkys are $70usd