(In Most Interesting Man In The World voice)I don't generally change my strings but, when I do, I go to [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] and get myself a set of D'Addario Chromes
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Without BSO, Where Do We Get Strings Now?
- Thread starter J Posega
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Honestly, sweetwater or musicians friend for regular string purchases. For harder to find sets I really recommend eBay or reverb. I only ordered from BSO when I needed singles or really odd sets, and I did It rarely because it would take 3+ weeks sometimes to get them. I can usually get the best prices and fastest shipping from ebay.
I play flats and haven't changed strings for a while, but my memory of just strings was that they were expensive on some stuff and cheap on others... (like many)...
I go with Kalium for one or two of my basses, and either Just Strings or a local shop for the rest of the 13.
I see, you'll be ready for sure. I'm hoping the zombies are not bass players...
My faveorite strings are disgustingly common and i use the same thing on all but one of my basses so i only keep a single spare set and when it gets pressed into service i just remember to pick up another set next time i’m by the nearest GC.
The only bass i use different strings on i get from an ebay seller i’ve been buying from for a long time. No local place stocks them (DR DDT) and Arkansas Music Works gives me a better price than GC and free shipping so when i get down to a single set i order three more, although it’s been a while since that particular bass is on semi permanent loan to a friend who is using it to teach his sister to play bass. I sent it over with four sets of strings and a note to let me know when they got down to one set, and last time i was over there they were still good so they are either buying their own or not changing them out much.
The only bass i use different strings on i get from an ebay seller i’ve been buying from for a long time. No local place stocks them (DR DDT) and Arkansas Music Works gives me a better price than GC and free shipping so when i get down to a single set i order three more, although it’s been a while since that particular bass is on semi permanent loan to a friend who is using it to teach his sister to play bass. I sent it over with four sets of strings and a note to let me know when they got down to one set, and last time i was over there they were still good so they are either buying their own or not changing them out much.
Big Hoss
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SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
I'm going to be buying most of my strings from TalkBass for now, at least until Jason gets back in business.
I've had good luck with Just Strings in the past. It's been years since I've ordered from them though but they have a really good selection. I've never had bad service with Musicians Friend and they usually have a good selection and good sales as well. i picked up a set of Dunlop Super Brights last week for $12? Plus free shipping.
Jason will be back!
Best wishes,
Brent
i don't play strings that are always that easy to find, but BSO had them all or could get them quickly. i use short scale strings, extra light strings, or even short scale extra light string. my favorite strings were so unpopular that la bella recently discontinued them 
but jason got me the last pack in existence.
i was looking for la bella nickel plated rounds extra light this morning and ended up special ordering them from sweetwater. TB store says they'll be carrying them and the rest of the la bella collection in a few weeks. i'll probably use a variety of string sellers for now.
jason has some life/work things to sort out and then he says BSO will be back, but it will be a while.
but jason got me the last pack in existence. i was looking for la bella nickel plated rounds extra light this morning and ended up special ordering them from sweetwater. TB store says they'll be carrying them and the rest of the la bella collection in a few weeks. i'll probably use a variety of string sellers for now.
jason has some life/work things to sort out and then he says BSO will be back, but it will be a while.
Amazon or Sweetwater for me. Not to sound like an advertisement, but I've got an Amazon credit card and get 5% back on orders from Amazon.
nalapit13
official player and catcher of bass
Bassspecialties on eBay. Owners name is Glenn. He use to have a store in Bensalem PA. One of the nicest guys I’ve ever met and the only person i buy strings from.
