World's cheapest bass strings

[bassbum]

Just got this in my e-mail this morning from Meritline. If you look at the bottom you will see that the $7.99 is for 6 SETS!!!!!

I just ordered a set and will see how they are. They have probably been sitting in some Chinese warehouse for the last 30 years. Oh well, worth a gamble at $8.

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[landau roof]

Let us know how the Pureee Nickel in Ligh Gauge sounds when you try them out.

 

[DasClyde]

How can you tell it's 7.99 for 6 sets?

 

[petrus61]

If they are anything like Fenders current offerings, you overpaid.




j/k

 

[Andy_D]

I see they also offer D'Addario's.

http://www.meritline.com/nickel-bass-strings-exl170-5tp---p-97624.aspx

By the way what is a "Soft Gauge" string? LOL.

 

[HeavyJazz]

Be sure you have no open wounds before you touch these strings.

 

[fraublugher]

Carvin

 

[KevInDaBassment]

I like how guitar accessories falls under "home and decor" in their categorizing lol.

Why not? It's just $8...I might grab a capo or w/e from them to see how they are.

 

[bassbum]

How can you tell it's 7.99 for 6 sets?

If you look under specs, it says "lot of 6 sets"

 

[Megas3300]

For $8, worth a shot. I could cut them down and use them on my short scale.

 

[bassbum]

Come on, fellas (and gals). At my age, for 6 sets, this could be the last bass strings that I will ever buy.

 

[jweber76]

Do they offer any flats?

 

[corndog]

Would those strings be good for metal?

 

[Peepaleep]

You didn't buy these yet, did you?

http://www.ripoffreport.com/internet-fraud/meritline-com/meritline-com-never-recieved-5499a.htm

 

[Gorn]

If an e-tailer doesn't take PayPal, they don't get my money.

 

[capnsandwich]

$8 for a set of bass strings is about what you'd pay for a budget brand set of acoustic guitar strings. I'd say it's worth a shot but don't get your hopes up. Quality is usually worth the price you pay for it. They're cheap for a reason.

 

[capnsandwich]

I see they also offer D'Addario's.

http://www.meritline.com/nickel-bass-strings-exl170-5tp---p-97624.aspx

By the way what is a "Soft Gauge" string? LOL.

Hey, before you open these strings up, check them on this website first. I've been informed that there are some counterfeit D'Addario's floating around that are going for really cheap prices. See, there's always a reason something's cheaper. Just sticking this out there.

 

[David Jayne]

I'm afraid you'll find that you'd have gotten more enjoyment from your $8 by simply setting it on fire.

 

[matante]

I see they also offer D'Addario's.

http://www.meritline.com/nickel-bass-strings-exl170-5tp---p-97624.aspx

By the way what is a "Soft Gauge" string? LOL.

D'Addario 45-100 used to be called Soft Gauge. I don't know when they switched to calling them light.

 

[darkstorm]

Why waste money on cheap strings made to try and be faked fender strings by folks who cant even be bothered with spell checker? Better to buy actual name brand strings. Or use the 8 bucks plus a couple to get a pizza. At least then your getting something with some value. lol.