I have an instrument I've been using some really odd custom gage string sets on for a decade- I've tried many different types, but have kept going back to a specific set.
I used to be able to buy a dozen sets for under $200 from a particular distributor, but they no longer carry them.
The sets were 16.00 each.
Direct from manufacturer, they are 22.00- substantially more.
And that's with a 6 dollar per set discount for buying a dozen.
I'm looking around to find someone that can help keep it closer to what I used to pay,
although I realize things are more expensive right now.
Here's what I'm currently using:
Ken Smith Burners (Nickel) .020plain, .030, .50, .085 (piccolo/ open tuning stuff- yeah, weird).
These actually wear out pretty fast, so need to be changed often, unfortunately.
String Joy shares no joy (won't make them despite their claims in advertising), so they are out.
Fret Nation used to hook me up, they were the best, but no longer carry.
Any suggestions on manufacturers/ distributors would be appreciated,
Thanks!
I used to be able to buy a dozen sets for under $200 from a particular distributor, but they no longer carry them.
The sets were 16.00 each.
Direct from manufacturer, they are 22.00- substantially more.
And that's with a 6 dollar per set discount for buying a dozen.
I'm looking around to find someone that can help keep it closer to what I used to pay,
although I realize things are more expensive right now.
Here's what I'm currently using:
Ken Smith Burners (Nickel) .020plain, .030, .50, .085 (piccolo/ open tuning stuff- yeah, weird).
These actually wear out pretty fast, so need to be changed often, unfortunately.
String Joy shares no joy (won't make them despite their claims in advertising), so they are out.
Fret Nation used to hook me up, they were the best, but no longer carry.
Any suggestions on manufacturers/ distributors would be appreciated,
Thanks!
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