philparker Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Where's the best place, i.e. the cheapest/best value, to buy some new Innovation Strings. Sorry if I've missed it in the numerous threads, but at the end of the month I intend to have a set-up to my new-to-me DB and it seems like the perfect time to also have the strings changed as well. I'm not too sure which strings are fitted at the moment; they are OK and do have plenty of life left in them, but perhaps a little bit high tension for me. The action is quite high from the bridge on the E string at about 14 mm so I intend to have it lowered to about 10 mm. From what I've gleaned from this fine forum I think I want to try a set of Honey's as I will primarily be playing pizz, but I am having some lessons from a teacher with an orchestral background and also learning arco. The cheapest I've seen on line is about £85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hi Phil, First, sorry I didn't reply earlier! As far as the best place to buy, I'm afraid I don't really know... I'm sure eBay is worth a look, but I don't think anyone's found them for less than about £80 anyway.... As you're going to be doing some arco work it might be worth trying the braids too - they bow much better and are just a little darker sounding... Should you want to try both, please just sign up for them in the appropriate trials threads. Cheers, Daf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invicta59 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 This place is the cheapest I've found, but as yet I've never bought any from them, so can't comment on the service provided. [url="http://www.stringexpress.co.uk/dbass.htm"]http://www.stringexpress.co.uk/dbass.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thanks for the replies. That link is now also the cheapest place I've seen them so thanks for posting. I had my first proper lesson last night straight into the business of playing arco (the introductory lesson being on posture, technique etc.) and in my previous practice I had been far too frugal with the bow. By the end of an hour with improved technique it was starting to sound promising! A result of which I don't think I need to be in a hurry to change the strings just yet, but I will get the action lowered at the end of the month. Daf, that sounds like a much better idea so I will add my name to the list, many thanks for the service your providing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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