DR Fat Beams B string misery

[niceguyhomer]

Can't believe it, just paid £44 for a set of DR Fat Beams and managed to break the 130 B string while tuning up

Arse.

[Mudpup]

Send them back - think theyve had a bad batch according to the other American bass forums. Loads of people posted on there about it and they seem to be pretty good at sorting replacements.

[niceguyhomer]

Yeh, I'll give 'em a call in the morning and see what they want to do. Hopefully I can keep the other 4 on and just send the B back.

[eude]

Also, spot paying so much for them!
I buy strings here, usually >> http://stores.ebay.co.uk/bassspecialties
Much cheaper than the usual unacceptable UK rip off prices, even including international shipping...

Eude

[The Bass Doc]

If it helps even as a temporary measure I have a spare 125 Fat Beam string sitting in a drawer - it's been there a little while but is unused/uncut. You'd be welcome to it if you need to keep the bass gigging while taking the complaint up with whoever.

[niceguyhomer]

Thanks a lot Bass Doc - I really appreciate your help but I think I'll be ok. I put the old B back on which'll see me through this weekend's gig. I rang the aptly monikered Stringbusters this morning and they're posting a replacement B string out to me today with a SAE to return the broken one.

[niceguyhomer]

Forgot to say 'excellent service' from Stringbusters

[jackers]

I also use eBay stores (some in the US) for my DR strings, I recently bought 3 sets of sunbeams from the US for 18 quid a set including postage. Great service and fast delivery

OT: good to hear you are getting it sorted.

Edited February 8, 2013 by jackers