ikay Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm after a 5-string set.but having difficulty finding anyone who stocks them over here (BassDirect only stock 4-string sets). Does anyone know where to get these in the UK or Europe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Try stringsdirect.co.uk I got my "Brite Flats" from there. Go via the "Contact us" link and send them an e-mail. I did this and they obtained the strings within 3-4 days. Balcro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 [quote name='Balcro' timestamp='1368466855' post='2077441'] Try stringsdirect.co.uk I got my "Brite Flats" from there. Go via the "Contact us" link and send them an e-mail. I did this and they obtained the strings within 3-4 days. Balcro [/quote] This and also try Ebay. There are a couple of guys who sell them intermitantly. My fav string btw A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks both, I'll call stringsdirect tomorrow and see if they can get hold of them. Will report back in case anyone else is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I get mine from the USA on ebay. I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1368483072' post='2077706'] I get mine from the USA on ebay. I love them! [/quote] I think I actually got a set a while ago direct from the US on ebay. You dont incure any taxes from what I remember either. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 [quote name='apa' timestamp='1368483613' post='2077721'] I think I actually got a set a while ago direct from the US on ebay. You dont incure any taxes from what I remember either. [/quote] Unfortunately they're getting much more vigilant on imports of small items these days. There have been a few mentions on BC of things such as strings being hit with VAT and duty plus a flat £8 handling fee from the Royal Mail. Some get through but others don't. I've been in contact with Stringbusters and they're checking availability with the UK distributor. If they can't get them then I'll take my chances with ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Feedback from Stringbusters is that the UK distributor (Strings & Things) have no stock of pressurewound 5-string sets and don't expect any for at least 6-8 weeks. Basically sounds like a special order item with a long delivery time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Try this guy on Ebay: [url="http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/paulcomerford/&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2754"]http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/paulcomerford/&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2754[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks apa. I've just bought a 4-string set from BassDirect and will use a roundwound B for the moment. Will message this chap though and see if he can get hold of the 5-string set. I see that GHS also sell packs of single B strings so will enquire about those as well. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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