Members mad axe man Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 I ordered 12 packs of memphis light electrics and so far 3 of these packs are defective! I got the the fourth pack and finally they were OK the first 3 packs all had problems!(badly buzzing D strings and bad harmonic waver when trying to tune them) I will be switching back to a brand name after these are used up:( anyone else have a probs with these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 I just recently purchased several sets and not 1 problem so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrokenRomeo Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 I've been using them for years, and never really had a problem...I'm sure they will exchange them for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 Originally posted by BrokenRomeo I'm sure they will exchange them for you. For sure. I have only had one issue in the past few years of using them. One pack was missing a string. I sent and email and had a replacement pack in my mail box in 48 hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members syrinx Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 I had a whole case of ghs boomer that were bad- loose ball ends and {censored}ty quality control. They sent me a free case to make up for it though. Of course they were just as bad. Boomers used to be the {censored} for bass and guitar- now they are just {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oggy Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 I've seen some that have kind of a sloppy wind on the ball end, but never any thing your'e talking about. I don't really see how one string could buzz more or vibrate different from another of the same size. Sounds like a setup issue to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mad axe man Posted June 9, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 Originally posted by oggy I've seen some that have kind of a sloppy wind on the ball end, but never any thing your'e talking about.I don't really see how one string could buzz more or vibrate different from another of the same size. Sounds like a setup issue to me. if it is a set up issue then why did it go away on the 4th pack:confused: I have had d'addario's with the same problem where the D string has buzz all along the neck, these are the same and plus when you hit a harmonic at the 12th fret on the low E A and D there was a huge warble to the harmonic that is no longer there on this 4th pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oggy Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 Maybe it has somthing to do with the way you strung it? I don't know. I just can't see how one string could be so different from another. I mean they are so simple, it's just a metal string that vibrates. What difference could there possibly be between two strings that makes one buzz and the other not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mad axe man Posted June 9, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 Originally posted by oggy Maybe it has somthing to do with the way you strung it? I don't know. I just can't see how one string could be so different from another. I mean they are so simple, it's just a metal string that vibrates. What difference could there possibly be between two strings that makes one buzz and the other not? I know i am bummed out because these were such a great deal!i got 12 packs for $31.20 shipped!oh well i guess i will go back to a brand name or MAYBE if the rest of the dozen i ordered are OK i will stick with emI wold not have minded IF it were just ONE BAD PACK but three out of 12 is starting to get out of hand:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 I had one pack that was missing a high E string but another pack had 3 high E strings in it. I like their strings and will keep using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 555 Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 I've been using Web Strings for a couple of years now, and have had less problems with them than just about every brand I've used over my 42 years of playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JimboJ Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 You do know that webstrings are made by the same people who make brand name strings? They are the same strings in different packages. I'm sure they all put out defective ones every now and then. I have been using Webstrings for several years, and have very few problems with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 I've been using them for years as well. I had a case where the post office put my strings in the wrong mail box. I called Webstrings to verify they had been delivered. Hell Wayne called me on a Sunday night to tell me they would ship a new order to me. The post office found them and delivered them correctly. I would call Wayne and tell him about your stiuation. Personally, I doubt its the strings, but I bet he makes it right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitArtMan Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 I had the exact same probelm about 4 or 5 or 6 years ago. I bought 10 or 12 sets, put the first set on and the D string buzzed like crazy. I think at least half of the S strings I had did the same thing. I contacted the guy, he was aware of the problem (bad batch of strings, happens to them all) and promptly sent me a bunch of new D strings. I suggest you contact them and I'll bet they'll bend over backwards to make it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FckStick Jones Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 I just sent mine back. I strung up my acoustic and broke 2 strings trying to stretch. No, I didnt over stretch them. I just gave a light tug like I normally do. Never again. Why would name brand manufacturers let someone else sell their product under another name? Could Webstrings be getting defects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 Originally posted by FckStick Jones Why would name brand manufacturers let someone else sell their product under another name? rebranding is everywhere..hell, you prb have a number of rebranded products in your medicine cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dewees Posted June 9, 2006 Members Share Posted June 9, 2006 Originally posted by k4df4l rebranding is everywhere..hell, you prb have a number of rebranded products in your medicine cabinet. Just Strings bulk strings are made by a major manufacturer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 555 Posted June 10, 2006 Members Share Posted June 10, 2006 Why would name brand manufacturers let someone else sell their product under another name? You have it backwards. The manufacturers let the name brands sell their strings under another name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ranalli Posted June 10, 2006 Members Share Posted June 10, 2006 Is there any true evidence that these are the same as D'Addarios or EB's??? For instance I bought a set of those Musicyo strings because I had heard the "they're all made by the same manufacturer" argument before......wrong....they were junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crosscut Saw Posted June 10, 2006 Members Share Posted June 10, 2006 I use their memphis electric strings exclusively and have had no problems whatsoever. I couldn't recommend them any higher. Great service too. The flatwounds they have however, completely blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sniper1 Posted June 10, 2006 Members Share Posted June 10, 2006 Contact them about your problem,they'll set it right.kind of quick with the buyer beware crap aren't you?Did you contact them befor posting your gripe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted June 11, 2006 Members Share Posted June 11, 2006 Originally posted by sniper1 Contact them about your problem,they'll set it right.kind of quick with the buyer beware crap aren't you?Did you contact them befor posting your gripe? Doubtful.....Wayne is one of the best guys around. He'll make it right even if its not his fault! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drock Posted June 11, 2006 Members Share Posted June 11, 2006 I've used them for years and have never had a problem. Nothing is 100%, so there are bound to be a few bad apples shipped out like with any product. Just get in contact with them instead of bitching. They will most certainly replace them without hesitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mad axe man Posted June 15, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2006 I got a pack of DR pure blues and these are so much better in tone and quality and feel than the web strings i am now glad that i got all those bad packstaught me a lessonyou guys that like these web strings best of luck:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members luke978 Posted June 15, 2006 Members Share Posted June 15, 2006 I've been using webstrings for about a year, and I've never had a problem. They stay brighter and don't corrode as fast as the Earnie Balls, or DR's I used to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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