I've been able to find 4-string sets, but it's proving difficult to find the low B anywhere in stock.
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Anyone know where I can get Ken Smith Slick Round Low B Strings (S130X)?
- Thread starter aglide
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Bumping my old thread because it's time to buy some new strings, and again I can't find the Ken Smith "S130X" Slick Round low B string in stock anywhere. Do they still make these? I can only find the 4-string sets. The "SLaPiNFuNK" Talkbass account for Jason with Fret Nation seems to no longer exist 
Just reach out to Jason through the fret-nation sire.Bumping my old thread because it's time to buy some new strings, and again I can't find the Ken Smith "S130X" Slick Round low B string in stock anywhere. Do they still make these? I can only find the 4-string sets. The "SLaPiNFuNK" Talkbass account for Jason with Fret Nation seems to no longer exist
Fretnation
Thanks! I sent a message through their contact form and will report back to this thread with my findings.
Oh, and you can just call me Jeremy. Sire is too formal
You can also email Jason directly at [email protected]. He can definitely special order any Ken Smith singles.
Good info! I found this connection in another thread as well, and am going to use this as my backup plan.
Another update: I got a prompt reply from Fret Nation after submitting the question on their contact form. They have the 5-string sets in stock. They sent me an invoice to order 3 sets 
fwiw I've always had to buy the 5th Slick Round string as a separate single; I have never seen a pre-packaged 5-string set of Smith Slick Rounds, only 4-string sets.
Just an update here: I was able to order the S130X string by calling the Ken Smith office at 215-453-8887
I'll pile on to the quick (immediate) and great service from Fretnation. I spent FAR more time scouring the internet looking for 5 string medium-light Slicks than I should have. I emailed Jason and he responded before my phone screen timed out. He had the mediums in stock in case you need them. He's having KS drop ship some m/l's for me and it was a quick and easy process. Thanks Jason/Fretnation and to TB for the recommendation!
Fret Nation is where I got a couple of set of the Ken Smith Compressors. Jason is always good to deal with.
