Members Thunderbroom Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 ...specifically D'Addario Chromes... can not be found locally in stock. I called about ten D'Addario dealers in the Chicagoland area today looking for these strings in stock. I got the same reply everytime. "We can order them for you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluesman0511 Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hence the reason for being of MusiciansFriend and all other internet vendors. I live in Toledo, and believe me, you can find a helluva lot more variety in Chicago's music stores than Toledo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Or, for strings... www.juststrings.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted May 14, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 I'd prefer to spend my money locally, but if they have to order them, you guys are right...I'd just as well buy them online. I'll likely get them quicker AND cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 It is almost impossible to find five sets in anything locally. I have to use extra long scale sets on my Schecter. I gave up even trying to find them locally, and just order a couple sets at a time. My other five needs taper wound, and that's even harder to come by. Just one price to pay for playing a fiver. Or a Steinie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J. Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Yep, I couldn't even find them in the Twin Cities. I had to order them from the Fiend. If I remember correctly, you're looking for the "Super Long Scale" and not just the "Long Scale" ones. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=101/g=home/search/detail/base_id/42559 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted May 15, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Originally posted by J. Yep, I couldn't even find them in the Twin Cities. I had to order them from the Fiend. If I remember correctly, you're looking for the "Super Long Scale" and not just the "Long Scale" ones. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=101/g=home/search/detail/base_id/42559 How can I be sure? These will be going on my L-2500 Tribute (34" Scale) and strung through the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bpocall Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 I bought an extra long scale set of 5 string chromes at We Are Music (on Irving Park Rd in Chicago) a little over a year ago. I don't know if they still have any, but give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ted Striker Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 what is the tonal quality of chromes? Brighter than nickle?Dull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted May 15, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Originally posted by Ted Striker what is the tonal quality of chromes? Brighter than nickle?Dull? I really can't say...I'm not much for describing string tone. I use Chromes on my L-2000 and thing they'd be perfect for the L-2500. I guess I kinda like the "dead" sound of flats...plus the feel of the strings...PLUS it hides my poor technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J. Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Originally posted by Thunderbroom How can I be sure?These will be going on my L-2500 Tribute (34" Scale) and strung through the body. Wow, that's a tough one. I'd assumed you were going to install them on a 35" scale bass, but I forgot that the G&L Tribute basses are 34" scale. I don't know how the stringthrough bridges affect the scale length. I suppose it depends on how thick the body is and how deep the ferrules are. I'd email D'Addario and see if they know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beam Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Maybe this would be a good time to try a different brand there T-broom Ernie Ball and Fender make good flats I've heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Hmmm... TB, I'd check Cremer's in North Aurora, or Naperville Music on Ogden. If they didn't have them, maybe Hix, south side of Fox Valley Mall. Then mail order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chris dax Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Originally posted by L-1329 It is almost impossible to find five sets in anything locally. I have to use extra long scale sets on my Schecter. I gave up even trying to find them locally, and just order a couple sets at a time. my experience exactly - I live in Denver....just go to the net....c-d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members srsfallriver Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 I've used GHS Stainless-steel flats both on my fretless and my main fretted bass for years. I think they sound fine but I've never tried chrome, nickel, or anything else (if there is anything else). What are the differences in tone and price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phatster Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Whats wrong with S.I.T..they make flats and they are factory issue on G&L...at least they were on my ASAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbryant8159 Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 TBroom, I think you'll need the superlongs. When I tried a set of long Chromes on my old Brice Thunderbird (34", 4 string, strung thru body) the E string was too short. The outer winding was about 1/4" away from the nut so the core was the only part that would have seated in the slot. I would assume you'd have the same situation with the B and E on your fiver. I did get a set of superlong groundwounds and they fit fine. I didn't like the feel of those so I put the original roundwounds on. Just remember, you loose about an inch and half of usable string by going thru body. P.S. Chromes are my favorite strings just for all the same reasons you mentioned before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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