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Topic: Where do you buy single gauge strings? |
Duane Becker
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Elk,Wa 99009 USA
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Posted 14 Mar 2024 1:00 pm |
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I am looking for single gauge strings to replenish incomplete sets that I have. I generally order online as my local stores are really expensive for strings-plus both Guitar Center and two other independent music stores in my area do not have a complete stock of singles, store workers do not know why, and guy at my local Guitar Center didn't think they were going to get anymore singles.
I have checked JustStrings.com, MusiciansFriend.com and Sweetwatermusic.com. All have some single gauges but not a complete listing.
I was wondering if anyone here buys single gauges from time to time, and where. I need stuff like .011; .022; .030; .034; .038; .054 and .066
I can't seem to find anyplace that has these particular gauges as singles. |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 14 Mar 2024 1:38 pm
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Check out Just Strings:
https://juststrings.com/
Best to order in bulk. I like their 12 packs of gauged strings. Both plain, nickel-wound, and bronze. It's a no-brainer if you're a multi-instrumentalist with several different instruments, especially if you like to experiment with different tunings.
It's a constant source of amazement that many string instrument players -- and especially pedal steelers -- will jump at pulling the trigger on the newest and greatest stomp box or volume pedal or amp or tuner or what-have-you, but will chintz-out on a good stash of spare strings. |
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Duane Becker
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Elk,Wa 99009 USA
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Posted 14 Mar 2024 1:58 pm
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| Thanks Jack, a couple of the singles I need, Just Strings said they were out of stock. They are suppose to email me when they get a new stock, but that has been several weeks now. I'd like to order from one place rather than several companies. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 14 Mar 2024 2:18 pm
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| You probably already know this, but JIC the forum store stocks some single gauge strings, plain and wound. |
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Bill Moore
From:
Manchester, Michigan
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Posted 14 Mar 2024 2:59 pm
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| Musicians Friend: click here |
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Wayne Brown
From:
Bassano, Alberta, Canada
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Ricky Davis
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Bertram, Texas USA
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Dave Mudgett
From:
Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 14 Mar 2024 8:30 pm
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I second juststrings.com bulk sets if I want a bunch. I keep piles of these around. Are you trying to get true singles or bulk strings, which are by the dozen? I have been ordering bulks from them for years, and I have yet to run into a backorder situation. Of course, it can happen anywhere, but they generally keep a lot of these in stock. The plains come to around a quarter a string. Buying true singles is a lot more expensive, per string. I eventually use them up. I got an email a while ago saying that orders > $65 ship free, which is a nice change. I've gotten every gauge you listed except .066 (which I don't think they carry) - but have gotten .068 and .070, which is pretty much standard-issue for the low C/B for the C6 and E9/B6 universal bottom string.
plain steel strings - https://juststrings.com/plain-steel-guitar-bulk-strings-1.html
nickel wound steel strings - https://juststrings.com/nickel-guitar-bulk-strings-1.html
stainless wound steel strings - https://juststrings.com/stainless-steel-guitar-bulk-strings-1.html
If you really just want true singles, the forum store can fix you up. |
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Duane Becker
From:
Elk,Wa 99009 USA
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Posted 15 Mar 2024 6:36 am
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Well bulk strings are what I already have...too many! Not really looking for more strings, just trying to replace the singles from my 3 sets that are incomplete.
I generally don't buy singles, but rather sets. Juststrings.com has been my go too for several years. And buying locally here around the Spokane Washington area you can spend $1.99 for .011 to .022 and $3.89 for .030 and up. Thanks for the links and suggestions-Jagwire and Out West look promising!!! |
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John Sims
From:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Posted 15 Mar 2024 7:12 pm
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Check out the forum store. I just ordered some singles for my incomplete sets in addition to some U-12 sets...
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Regards,
John
Steelin' is a way of life!
1997 Carter U-12 Double Body-Natural Birdseye Maple-8p/5k, Peavey Nashville 1000 Amp, Goodrich L10K Vol. Pedal, Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Behringer UMC-204HD Audio Interface, AKAI MPK Mini MK3 Professional Midi Keyboard/Controller, Gretsch Bobtail Resonator, Fender Banjo, Rondo SX Lap Steel (C6), DIY Lap Steel (Open D), a few Mojo Hand Cigar Box Guitars (MojoHandGuitars.com). |
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 16 Mar 2024 12:49 pm
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Live Steel Strings.
see their post in this section (Jordan) is the contact..
Phone and address is there. Great strings, thats all I use.
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Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
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Steve Cattermole
From:
California, USA
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Posted 17 Mar 2024 9:00 am
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| Steel Guitars of North County has sets and singles.Talk to Jim Palenscar |
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