Low E broke while stringing, suggestions?

[primus150]

I got my DR Marcus Miller Signature strings today - never tried DRs before - and as I was tuning it up to E the wrap separated from the core! I sent an email to DR asking if they could refund me or send me a new low E. Is DR going to do anything for me, or should I just go and buy a new single string?

[One Drop]

Darn, my crystal ball is at the rehearsal space, otherwise I'd help.

[dmusic148]

Originally Posted by One Drop

Darn, my crystal ball is at the rehearsal space, otherwise I'd help.

Very helpful, nice. Folks who actually know, such as myself, will tell you yes, they will send you a new string for free. No crystal ball required.

[73jbass]

If you look at the instructions that come with the strings,you'll see they recommend that you put a 90 degree bend in the string about an inch in front of where it will be cut. These strings are round core and can slip if not trimmed and installed properly.