Cheap Strings

[doctorjazz]

Protip: Don't buy from your local shop. I was looking for a new set of Elixirs for my Ibanez that would've cost me $80 at the store, so I got them online for around half of that.

[T-MOST]

Originally Posted by saxnbass

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

I used to use DR lowRiders at $36 a 5 string set.
Now I use Dean Markley Will Lee Sigs at $27 a 5 string Set.
Cheaper and Much Much better sounding!

[saxnbass]

I'm gonna order some Will Lees myself. Not sure what I'll put it on though. MIA Jazz or Sterling.

[Jimmy P.]

The Japanese Yen has weakened recently against the U.S. dollar, making imported goods more expensive...

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky: $25
D'Addario XL Chromes: $37
Elixer Nanoweb: $55

And no Wal-Mart!

[SGT. Pepper]

Originally Posted by Captain Chaos

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

Those are GHS Bassics. They are okay.

[PilbaraBass]

The prices you pay for strings vary so much

shops in Australia sell D'Addario EXL's for $45 a pack...I buy them from an e-bay shop for $20 a set...and yes, they are authentic...

Labella Nylon Tapes cost $89 US from their site...Carvin carries the same strings for $20 US...

I only use these two types of strings on my basses, so I'm not really familar with other prices...

[peterbright]

Has anyone tried the house brand Musician's Friend strings?

[jasper383]

I use Strings and Beyond. Not a humongous selection, but the bases are well covered. They have also sent a freebie something or other with every one of my orders; a strap, polish, picks.

http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/bagust.html

Over 39.99, I think, and shipping is free.

No affiliation.