Members MuyLoCo444 Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 If so, do you find them to be cheaper than at the local music store? I just bought some nylon strings which are hard to find at my store ,online, at a cheaper price too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 Yep! I buy my Ernie B 10-52s 10 packs at a time from StringsDirect ... discounted. Which reminds me ... time to get some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiltsta Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 Yeah, I buy all my strings online. I use several sets of 'unusual' strings on a few guitars that GC or the local shops don't stock. I usually just order my normal strings at the same time to save on shipping and hassle, and they are much cheaper than in the local stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humbuckerstrat Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 Yeah, I get them from either JustStrings or MF, I don't go to any music stores Brick and mortar, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BydoEmpire Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 Most of the time, yeah. They're a few bucks cheaper (I use Elixer Nanowebs), sometimes a lot cheaper if there's a sale. I still buy them at a local Sam Ash if I need a pack and I happen to be in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skibob Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I buy the 10 packs from MF. My local stores are pretty competitive on the bigger stuff, but their accessories like strings, picks, cables, etc are way more expensive than the online guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I buy the 10 packs from MF. I do the same thing... works out a good bit cheaper this way and as a rule of thumb if I'm ordering anything from MF I just add a 10 pack in since I have to ship internationally it works out cheaper in the end for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 SOT -- but has anybody tried the DR Neon strings? I've been sort of curious to check them out -- I think the yellows or pinks would look pretty wild on my LPB tele... Oh -- and back to the topic-at-hand: I usually buy strings locally, but when I'm getting something high $$ enough online to get free shipping, then I will usually throw in some of the smaller items (e.g. strings, picks, etc.) I tend to buy bulk packs of strings when the pricing is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 SOT -- but has anybody tried the DR Neon strings? I've been sort of curious to check them out -- I think the yellows or pinks would look pretty wild on my LPB tele...Oh -- and back to the topic-at-hand: I usually buy strings locally, but when I'm getting something high $$ enough online to get free shipping, then I will usually throw in some of the smaller items (e.g. strings, picks, etc.) I tend to buy bulk packs of strings when the pricing is right. A guitar at my local store had them on there. I didn't like them, but it's probably just preference. Doesn't hurt to give them a try. I nearly always buy my strings from Musician's Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slideroni Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 From the 'great deals' thread on this very board, I've been able to get strings for 2.25 a pack or less, 10 or 12 sets at a time. Now the sales tax thing is changing for CA residents. Where have all the good times gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I been buying from Just Strings for 10 years. Best prices I've found, great customer service and fast delivery.They throw in some free picks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Toshiro Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I get my strings from www.stringsandbeyond.com . Used to use webstrings, but they're always out of stock on my gauges, so I switched to Elixirs from this place. They'll make up custom sets from the singles Elixir offers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I buy in bulk from whoever has them cheaper at the moment. Sometimes it's MF if they are having a deal, and sometimes it's some shop on amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ugameus Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have to. No music stores carry the strings I use for electric. I use 12 guage Pure Nickel D'addarios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kit_strong Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I recently switched over to string dog strings for electric which are only available for purchase direct via their website so yes I order my strings online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I buy them from whoever is cheapest. I have no brand preference. When I can find a 10 sets for $10 deal or 10 for $20, I usually buy 10 or 20 sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Patuney Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 Always. I have to buy a half dozen or so to get free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hard Truth Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have bought my more obscure strings online (baritone, 6 string bass) at JustStrings so I don't have to run around hunting for them. The prices seemed good and I had no problems with my orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I use JustStrings for the more exotic sets like the La Bella flats for bass guitar, I use Amazon/MF for more common strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Into Nation Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 I get my strings from www.stringsandbeyond.com . Used to use webstrings, but they're always out of stock on my gauges, so I switched to Elixirs from this place. They'll make up custom sets from the singles Elixir offers too. Last couple of times I ordered from these guys they also included some free picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LesPaulFetish Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 Strings here are a rip off, it's like 8 bucks for freaking EBs. Definately gonna order online, plus I want to try Rotosounds and if not get EBs a lot cheaper. And to Toshiro, thanks for showing that site; free shipping to Canada is hard to come by and they have what I was looking for, at a good price so thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 Usually buy online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 Strings here are a rip off, it's like 8 bucks for freaking EBs. Definately gonna order online, plus I want to try Rotosounds and if not get EBs a lot cheaper. And to Toshiro, thanks for showing that site; free shipping to Canada is hard to come by and they have what I was looking for, at a good price so thanks Buy only one set of rotosound guitar strings. they are truely suckey guitar strings the go dead fast and corrode badly. maybe they're your thing you never know. its ashame because they used to make the best bass strings ever, and they did have some decent electric strings in the past, like back in the 70s. i dont know what they've done since then, but they likely cheapened up and using cheap metal now. I keep about 25 guitars strung up in the studio and buy in bulk. I usually throw a set on the order I havent tried before so I can have an idea of what all brands sound like. Try a set of saffarzo strings if you havent used them before when you get a chance. They are truely good strings for maintaining tuning, intonation and tone. There are a few others I use depending on the instrument. I do alot of recording and having sour strings is something that just doesnt work so I'll pay to use whatever works best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LesPaulFetish Posted July 1, 2011 Members Share Posted July 1, 2011 Buy only one set of rotosound guitar strings. they are truely suckey guitar strings the go dead fast and corrode badly. maybe they're your thing you never know. its ashame because they used to make the best bass strings ever, and they did have some decent electric strings in the past, like back in the 70s. i dont know what they've done since then, but they likely cheapened up and using cheap metal now. I keep about 25 guitars strung up in the studio and buy in bulk. I usually throw a set on the order I havent tried before so I can have an idea of what all brands sound like. Try a set of saffarzo strings if you havent used them before when you get a chance. They are truely good strings for maintaining tuning, intonation and tone. There are a few others I use depending on the instrument. I do alot of recording and having sour strings is something that just doesnt work so I'll pay to use whatever works best. Ok, thanks. Check your inbox please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mister natural Posted July 2, 2011 Members Share Posted July 2, 2011 bought a pack of mediums from GuitarFetish.com @ 26.95 for 12 sets - beat that . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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