BSO made it so easy to get my strings, it’s the only place I buy from. I’m sorry this has to happen but hopefully this resolves into something better for you and your family.
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Bass Strings Online is Closing
- Thread starter madbassplaya
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BassHappy
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Wow, so sorry to hear, Jason has helped me out with special orders a number of times and I always appreciated his diligence and attention to detail. He was always willing to go that extra mile and seemed to always have a great suggestion ready for you. Jason will be sorely missed, but all the best to him as he moves forward in his journey.
Oh no! Super-bummed. Been ordering strings from BSO for at least 3 years now. Even got my church to order sets from him. We'd get a years' worth at a time. Now I gotta find somewhere else to order strings 
Very sorry to hear it. I liked BSO whenever I did business with them. I'll be honest, though, it's a tough business model, because I also like to support my local brick-and-mortar store, and since I can't go buying $1000 basses on a regular basis, that usually would mean grabbing a spare set of strings there from time to time. Best luck to Jason in his next endeavor.
I'm also super bummed to hear this. In January I bought all the strings I'd need for this year. Just went and bought all I'd need for next year. I was about to buy the replacement Spector Euro5 bridge, with the intonation screws, in gold but that's no longer available. Jason I hope you have another plan in the works and really hope everything goes well for you in the future. You're a good guy and deserve the best. Good luck
Best of luck for your future endeavours, Jason. Many thanks for your advice over the years since you opened. You provided unparalleled service, and unbeatable prices. We’ll miss you, mate.
So sorry to hear this Jason. This was the best place to find any type of string in any guage and any length. We will all miss you.
Sad to see it go. It’s been where I’ve gotten my strings for a few years now.
just placed a order for 2 more sets of DR Black Beauties today - hope Jason still has. Man, this is sad. I forgot to ask for new sticker too, if you got any left Jason,please! thank you for years of top notch service!!!
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Best of luck in the future Jason, I know the feeling of having to close down a business you love.
Really sorry to hear that. Jason must be one of the hardest working people out there if he gave everyone the level of service that he gave me. Sorry there wasn't something we could do for ya man.. I'd def have donated to a GoFundMe....?
Thanks Jason for all you have done. BSO may be gone but I'm hoping you will continue to stick around.
None of our ******* business I think he politely said
. But I do know on my weirdarse orders he put in way more time than he got paid for so suspect he was working 80+ hours a week for less than what he can make at a "real job" in 40 hours. He just had a child (his first?) and I'm sure he'd rather spend those extra hours on his family than chasing unicorns for us crazy folks LOL.
I have an order pending and was just messaging with him yesterday. He responded to my text immediately. I wasn’t expecting such quick service. Well that’s disappointing news.
Jason... VERY sorry to hear of ur need to close shop... I’ve learned alot from you & have appreciated ur willingness to pass-along ur knowledge & experience!
... will miss you...
... will miss you...
A sad day, there was no better bass string resource anywhere.
I wonder if the slow rate of changing strings on bass (Steve Harris excepted) made this an inherently difficult sector.
Thanks Jason
I wonder if the slow rate of changing strings on bass (Steve Harris excepted) made this an inherently difficult sector.
Thanks Jason
I never had that dilemma - NOBODY carries strings I'd use (heavy gauge progressive tension short scale). Very few stores even carry ONE set of short scale strings so fork 'em
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I never had that dilemma - NOBODY carries strings I'd use (heavy gauge progressive tension short scale). Very few stores even carry ONE set of short scale strings so fork 'em
And that definitely was one of BSO's great services - the unusual string. Back when I had a bass VI, it was about the only place I could buy a good set of strings for it.
