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bassbum 01-30-2013 06:45 AM

World's cheapest bass strings
 
Just got this in my e-mail this morning from Meritline. If you look at the bottom you will see that the $7.99 is for 6 SETS!!!!!

I just ordered a set and will see how they are. They have probably been sitting in some Chinese warehouse for the last 30 years. Oh well, worth a gamble at $8.

http://www.meritline.com/fender-990-...q_v=f57a10f880

landau roof 01-30-2013 07:04 AM

Let us know how the Pureee Nickel in Ligh Gauge sounds when you try them out.


DasClyde 01-30-2013 08:26 AM

How can you tell it's 7.99 for 6 sets?

petrus61 01-30-2013 08:43 AM

If they are anything like Fenders current offerings, you overpaid.




j/k

Andy_D 01-30-2013 09:13 AM

I see they also offer D'Addario's.

http://www.meritline.com/nickel-bass...--p-97624.aspx

By the way what is a "Soft Gauge" string? LOL.

HeavyJazz77 01-30-2013 09:16 AM

Be sure you have no open wounds before you touch these strings.

fraublugher 01-30-2013 09:23 AM

Carvin

VanillaThundah 01-30-2013 09:24 AM

I like how guitar accessories falls under "home and decor" in their categorizing lol.

Why not? It's just $8...I might grab a capo or w/e from them to see how they are.

bassbum 01-30-2013 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DasClyde (Post 13800859)
How can you tell it's 7.99 for 6 sets?

If you look under specs, it says "lot of 6 sets"

Megas3300 01-30-2013 09:33 AM

For $8, worth a shot. I could cut them down and use them on my short scale.

bassbum 01-30-2013 09:40 AM

Come on, fellas (and gals). At my age, for 6 sets, this could be the last bass strings that I will ever buy.

jweber76 01-30-2013 09:44 AM

Do they offer any flats?

corndog 01-30-2013 09:47 AM

Would those strings be good for metal?

Peepaleep 01-30-2013 04:42 PM

You didn't buy these yet, did you?

http://www.ripoffreport.com/internet...eved-5499a.htm

3234718 01-30-2013 05:18 PM

If an e-tailer doesn't take PayPal, they don't get my money.

capnsandwich 01-30-2013 05:22 PM

$8 for a set of bass strings is about what you'd pay for a budget brand set of acoustic guitar strings. I'd say it's worth a shot but don't get your hopes up. Quality is usually worth the price you pay for it. They're cheap for a reason.

capnsandwich 01-30-2013 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_D (Post 13801125)
I see they also offer D'Addario's.

http://www.meritline.com/nickel-bass...--p-97624.aspx

By the way what is a "Soft Gauge" string? LOL.

Hey, before you open these strings up, check them on this website first. I've been informed that there are some counterfeit D'Addario's floating around that are going for really cheap prices. See, there's always a reason something's cheaper. Just sticking this out there.

dmusic148 01-30-2013 07:16 PM

I'm afraid you'll find that you'd have gotten more enjoyment from your $8 by simply setting it on fire.

matante 01-30-2013 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_D (Post 13801125)
I see they also offer D'Addario's.

http://www.meritline.com/nickel-bass...--p-97624.aspx

By the way what is a "Soft Gauge" string? LOL.

D'Addario 45-100 used to be called Soft Gauge. I don't know when they switched to calling them light.

darkstorm 01-30-2013 08:34 PM

Why waste money on cheap strings made to try and be faked fender strings by folks who cant even be bothered with spell checker? Better to buy actual name brand strings. Or use the 8 bucks plus a couple to get a pizza. At least then your getting something with some value. lol.


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