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  1. Splinched

    Big Strings: Newtones vs Kaliums

    Hello everyone. I just received a set of Newtones from the UK in the mail and put them on my bass, and want to share my thoughts on them so far. For some background, I've been using Kaliums since the Circle K days on most of my basses and my electric guitars. I have tried virtually every...
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    • erb kalium low b newtone newtone strings stainless
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  2. Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI
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    For sale Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI

    The Squier by Fender Bass VI has been featured by artists such as The Beatles, The Cure, Aerosmith, and Glenn Campbell. Unlike typical 5+ string basses, this one is 30" scale and tuned like a guitar (EADGBE) but an octave lower like a regular 4 string bass. So you can play the standard bass...
    $400.00
  3. deesonic

    SOLD Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI

    The Squier by Fender Bass VI has been featured by artists such as The Beatles, The Cure, Aerosmith, and Glenn Campbell. Unlike typical 5+ string basses, this one is 30" scale and tuned like a guitar (EADGBE) but an octave lower like a regular 4 string bass. So you can play the standard bass...
  4. M

    Kalium Strings Alive and Well

    Just bought my first extended range bass. Been playing for 30 years and wanted to try something new. Went with an Ibanez BTB805MS and it's amazing. It was exciting to try out a 37" scale bass until I needed new strings. Long story short, strings were hard to find. Did tons of research and Kalium...
    • Mike U
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    • extended range bass extended range strings kalium kalium strings
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    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  5. madbassplaya
    Closed

    For sale Closed.

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    $30.00
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    For Sale Closed.

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  7. D

    Drop A string guage for 34" scale

    first post, been lurking on here for a while! Just got my first bass (5 string Ibanez, 34" scale) and am looking to tune to drop A (ADGCF). My guitar is tuned drop C (CGCFAD) and thought the drop A tuning would match up better, I wouldn't have to transpose to much etc. I've seen many other...
  8. F

    34" bass VI strings

    Howdy, I was wondering if someone could tell me what gauge of kalium hybrids to get for a 34" bass vi project. Thanks! Kalium is slow to respond via email, so I thought to check here.
  9. S

    Problem with Kalium strings?

    Is anybody had any problems with getting orders Filled from kalium strings lately. Placed and paid for an order a week ago. Haven't received strings, haven't received the tracking number, sent an email and got no response.
    • snake23
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    • kalium kalium strings problem strings
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    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  10. ampeg82

    Kalium strings and great CS

    Hey everyone just wanted to drop a line on here since there’s been some threads on poor service with Kalium strings. I can’t speak for the past but these guys have went above and beyond to help me on questions about string sets recently, I did have one pop on install and the issue was quickly...
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    • great customer service kalium kalium strings
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  11. Ric & Rotosounds

    Ric & Rotosounds

    Swapped out the Kaliums for Rotosounds
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  12. Kalium Strings

    Kalium Strings

    Rickenbacker 4003s/5 with Kalium Strings, balanced set 136 - 41
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  13. Strung

    Strung

    strung up with Kalium strings
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  14. Kalium

    Kalium

    Putting on Kalium string
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  15. Dezter

    5-string D’addario EXl 170BT or Kalium BH-142-5BS

    So I just got a new 5-string Jazz bass and would like to buy new strings for it. I would like to hear what are people’s experiences and opinions about the D’addario EXl 170BT (w/ 0.145 B string) or Kalium BH-142-5BS? I have the D’addarios on my 4 string Jazz and love them. But I’m curious how...
  16. D

    Kalium Strings Terrible Customer Service

    I've been a fan of Kalium for years but have been treated miserably recently. A copy paste of my reddit post is below. I would love any advice on other sources for strings! Thanks all. Sorry to bring negativity but I feel the need to out Kalium as a terrible company. I've been buying their...
  17. M

    Kalium Convert?

    Anyone on here a Kalium Convert? If so, what did you like about the Kaliums vs your previous strings and why did you make the switch? Would love to hear from anyone who currently plays Kalium strings! Thanks! :bassist:
  18. 2 sets Kalium Hybrid Balanced tension 4 string .106
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    For sale 2 sets Kalium Hybrid Balanced tension 4 string .106

    Two sets of Kalium BH-106-4BS, which are the Hybrid Balanced Tension 4 string set. (.106, .079, .059, .043). These are great strings, but I've settled on Stainless Steel instead of the NPS. Selling them as a pair of sets. They've never been out of the original packaging. Paypal please, will...
    $30.00
  19. lerxst_x

    SOLD 2 sets Kalium Hybrid Balanced tension 4 string .106

    Two sets of Kalium BH-106-4BS, which are the Hybrid Balanced Tension 4 string set. (.106, .079, .059, .043). These are great strings, but I've settled on Stainless Steel instead of the NPS. Selling them as a pair of sets. They've never been out of the original packaging. Paypal please, will...
  20. el_Bajo_Verde

    Davie504's got his hands on Kalium's 24-string bass.

    What the hell is he gonna do with that thing? Did he buy it? or just borrowed? I believe it's got a .266 on it Congrats to him on 1million subs btw, I love that bass guitar is getting that kind of spotlight and love!
  21. Alec Corallino

    Drop A - Kalium Strings

    For a while now I've been playing D standard with a pack of power slinky ernie balls. The low string gauge is a .110, and for this tuning I find the string to have perfect tension for my preference. I want to drop the low string all to A. I looked at Kalium's drop B set which has a .158 as the B...
  22. T

    Anyone find Kalium too bright/zingy for rock?

    For a few years I've been making my own balanced tension sets from SIT and D'addario nickel round wound strings (.040, .055, .080, .100, .130). But the B string often gets boomy around the 7th fret and the D and G strings sound thin. I've been curious about Kalium for a while and last week I...
  23. Kustom_Thunder

    Kalium string order still hasn't arrived

    I placed a order for a bass vi string set on June 8th. The tracking info that I was e-mailed shows no up dates. I emailed Kalium and never got a response. Has anyone elce had this kind of problem with them in the past. I've ordered befor and gotten my strings in a week. The one thing I can tell...
  24. JT Foster

    Biggest Bass String EVER

    I found this video I thought some of you would get a kick out of! Since 8 string guitars have become popular, bassists have had to decide whether to stay at the same octave as the guitar or go an octave down from the guitar. Obviously to match a guitar at Drop E (Octave Down) you will need...
  25. rwkeating

    Place to buy flat wounds that is like Kalium Strings?

    I really like that Kalium Strings has so many choices of gauges, string lengths and that you can even select guitar or bass ball ends. The one option they don't offer is flat wound strings. I am looking for a place that has as many options, but sells flat wound strings. Anybody have any...
  26. willsellout

    Going from Kalium to TI flats..huge improvement!

    I just strung my J bass up with some TI's after having some Kalium strings on it for a while. Oddly enough the TI's feel stiffer than the Kalium strings. The sound improvement for my personal tastes is huge. As much as I liked the feel of the Kalium strings, I just can't stand the tone they...
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    • flats kalium thomastik thomastik-infeld ti ti flats
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  27. Kalium Strings for the 5 string Ibanez

    Kalium Strings for the 5 string Ibanez

    Nice strings, super awesome - like how every bass string should be. -BH-142-5BS
  28. kkaarrll

    problems with a massive cable kalium 5 string ray?

    I am going to go meet a guy about trading for a sterling ray 35 that apparently has huge kalium strings on it that have been detuned lower than beadg. Other than checking the truss rod wheel, and changing the strings back to a more normal set, does anyone see/predict issues that may arise from...
  29. Systolic

    Is Kalium having issues or is this normal?

    Quick rant/question. I ordered a very normal set of strings nearly two weeks ago from Kalium. They've gotten to the point where it says "pre-shipment sent to USPS" which mean it hasn't shipped yet. I've now responded and written a couple emails just trying to get more of an update....no...
  30. NoxNoctus

    Kalium Alternatives

    I love Kalium Strings. Love everything about them, but lately it's been taking longer and longer to get strings....I'm still waiting on strings ordered on the 3rd to be shipped...I understand things happen but I've got the biggest gig in my life in 2 days that I don't have fresh strings for...
  31. Quantized Harmonic

    What Kalium String set should I get?

    Hey guys, I should be getting a 5 string bass later this year and so I've been looking at strings to put on it when I get it. My current 4er has a D'addario balanced tension (XL Nickel) set of: 45-60-80-110 and the respective tensions are: 42.52 - 40.86 - 39.59 - 40.63. I have looked at adding a...
  32. Systolic

    Kalium Strings. Hex or round core?

    Thinking about trying a set of Kaliums for Drop C tuning. I can't seem to figure out if they are hex or round core (stiffer or more supple,) as that will definitely be determining factor in the gauge choosing process. Anybody know?
  33. boristhespider7

    Bass VI - Kalium vs Labella vs D'addario rounds? (The Cure tones)

    Just snapped up a Squier VM Bass VI. I've read loads about these and am aware of their faults: buzzing, floppy E, bridge etc. I like a more modern Simon Gallup, Robert smith, Peter Hook type 6 string sound with nice clear piano like tones. Really don't like floppy E's. Any recomendations out of...
  34. Kalium Steel 5 String Balanced Set -- NOW $20
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    For sale Kalium Steel 5 String Balanced Set -- NOW $20

    About an hour of play time. Cut for 34" scale 4+1 (will fit 3+2 as well) Well balanced set with a tight B (43-59-79-106-142) Hybrid Bass String Sets Super beefy sound, tons of punch, buckets of growl... Too much mojo for my kind of music. $20 shipped / ConUS / PayPal
    $20.00
  35. isky

    SOLD Kalium Steel 5 String Balanced Set -- NOW $20

    About an hour of play time. Cut for 34" scale 4+1 (will fit 3+2 as well) Well balanced set with a tight B (43-59-79-106-142) Link Removed Super beefy sound, tons of punch, buckets of growl... Too much mojo for my kind of music. $20 shipped / ConUS / PayPal
  36. JLee

    Ordered A Set Of Kalium Strings

    Just ordered a set of Kalium Stainless Steel bass strings. Formally know as Circle K. I went with the 5 string set 41,55,73,94,124 gauge. Just wanted to get some feedback from players that use Kalium strings. I normally use DR Lo Riders 40,60,80,100,120. If anyone has tried both brands...
  37. BonesawMcgraw13

    Kalium strings

    I just wanted to say I just bought a set of these a couple weeks ago and I think I may have found my new favorite strings. What got me looking was the fact that they offer a wide range of gauges and I needed something for a low A that wasn't too loose. They make guitar strings as light as .008...
  38. MrMerrey

    Kalium strings in the UK?

    Morning/Afternoon/Evening all, I'm wanting to try Kalium string on my combustion. but cant find anywhere to get them in the UK and shipping from the Kalium site is nearly as much as the strings themselves from the Kalium site. Is there any where in the UK that supplies them? I have tried...
  39. New Pics and a lower (shipped/insured) price - Conklin GT7
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    For sale New Pics and a lower (shipped/insured) price - Conklin GT7

    Up for a TB sale is an upgraded & refinished Conklin GT-7. The original clear had some cracking/crazing due to the somewhat harsh Colorado winters - hence the JC Luthier refinish in mid-2015. The bass was completely disassembled and the body underwent a ~6 month wait/process of refinishing and...
    $800.00
  40. jharms80439

    SOLD New Pics and a lower (shipped/insured) price - Conklin GT7

    Up for a TB sale is an upgraded & refinished Conklin GT-7. The original clear had some cracking/crazing due to the somewhat harsh Colorado winters - hence the JC Luthier refinish in mid-2015. The bass was completely disassembled and the body underwent a ~6 month wait/process of refinishing and...
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