Stringjoy No Longer Offering Single Strings For Bass

[Dincrest]

Thanks. I'm checking out the GHS website right now. They definitely have singles. I see they also have a tension calculator for each of their string types...very cool.

And I would also recommend checking out their tension chart.

For anyone into balanced tension string sets, a surprising number of GHS' prepackaged "off the shelf" sets are pretty balanced in tension, e.g. 40-120 Boomers.

Another interesting thing about GHS strings is that if you look at their tension numbers vs, say, D'Addario tension numbers, GHS strings are generally higher tension (and often stiffer feeling) than comparable D'Addarios. This is good for those who want the playability of lighter gauge strings with the stiffness of a heavier gauge.

 

[TapyTap]

Not unheard of, but still really uncommon and they make specific 5ths tuning sets for them.

True.

You can pretty much buy singles DB strings for anything you want though. Single strings will cost more than most BG sets, but they are available.

Also true.

 

[larrysb]

Take away "customization" from Stringjoy and what's left of it?

A whole heck of a lot of marketing???

 

[ajkula66]

A whole heck of a lot of marketing???

Well, speaking as an early adopter of Stringjoy offerings, I'll admit that their email barrage can get quite annoying.

Having said that, I love their strings. Sadly, the very first thing to go were custom gauge short scale bass strings which were a fairly rare option at the time. Thankfully I bought a bunch of sets so I should be good for another couple of years...

I guess I'll just have to find another "favourite" set of short-scale rounds...

 

[Ggaa]

Happy with Dadds for the sound and I can get single XL .125 and .130 tapered nickels.

 

[HelpImaRock]

I honestly cannot tell a difference between Stringjoy and Ernie Ball strings. Might as well buy the EBs and pay $10 less per pack. At least D'Addario still has singles.

 

[HelpImaRock]

I guess I'll just have to find another "favourite" set of short-scale rounds...

I've had really good success with Dunlop and Ernie Ball. LaBella's rounds are pretty good too but they're only available direct.

 

[Ritter667]

Custom Bass String Configurator – Newtone Strings

newtonestrings.com

I can confirm that these are amazing strings, and quite cheap too for what they are.

But as they are a UK company, it might not be a viable solution for people living in US though, as the situation looks at the moment.

 

[Jaco Taco]

I buy single DR E strings (Hi-Beams and Sunbeams). I often change only the E string since the other strings maintain their freshness for a long time.

Where do you like to buy your single DR Hi-Beams? I used to do it from JustStrings but they are stopping selling single strings.