bassbora Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 What are the best/cheapest online shops for strings? I am after La Bella or D'addario strings Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I always use Strings Direct. Not sure if they're the cheapest, but their service is excellent, super fast delivery. [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/strings-c1/bass-guitar-strings-sets-c34"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/strings-c1/bass-guitar-strings-sets-c34[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Agreed, Strings Direct are very quick and have plenty to choose from. I just bought a case from them (bad timing, Mr. Discreet!) and that was delivered within a couple of days as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) I usually get my strings from A-Strings near Pontypridd in South Wales I hear their online prices are pretty good (in fact, they started with an on-line only shop in Cardiff) But as I live quite close by, and their in-shop prices a great, I pop by and buy them over the counter ... and they always kindly offer me tea or coffee too Edited July 28, 2015 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Amazon have D'addario on offer from time to time. So I always check there first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1438089416' post='2831536'] Agreed, Strings Direct are very quick and have plenty to choose from. I just bought a case from them (bad timing, Mr. Discreet!) and that was delivered within a couple of days as well. [/quote] Sorry about that Dave... In future I'll drop you a PM before I sell anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Stringbusters Lord of the Strings Thomann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 http://stores.ebay.co.uk/bassspecialties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I use either Strings Direct or Thomann. Depends on who's cheapest after factoring in the postage etc. However, Thomann seem to be winning, as even with the postage factored in, they're still cheapest, as most UK based online shops seem to consider that the UK Mainland stops just north of Perth, and the rest of Scotland is a massive cluster of tiny islands serviced by rowing boats piloted by Para Handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbora Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks for all your replies. Specially to Skybone because I live 10 miles north of Perth. I found the strings as suggested here cheaper on amazon than strings direct but then Thoman came out cheapest. Thanks guys for all you replies. BC shows its magic again. Quick question, I use D'addario on my fretted basses but I have La Bella on my fretless. Why are La Bella strings so much more expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1438089906' post='2831544'] Sorry about that Dave... In future I'll drop you a PM before I sell anything... [/quote] Might be better if I PM you before buying anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 On most online shopping sites, I always check the postage costs, as most use couriers, and there usually tends to be at least a £10 surcharge on top of what you're buying for postage to the Highlands, even when they claim to offer Free Postage. Mainly because, although most courier companies have bases around the main towns, and a distribution network, they sub-contract out the domestic deliveries to a local firm. Great for them, but a complete PITA for the rest of us. Been looking at buying a new cab recently, and it's actually cheaper to buy it from Germany than from the UK. How daft is that? I was quoted £40 postage on top of the cab from a UK dealership recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I think there's a Basschatter who runs an online string business. but I cant remember who! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1438103418' post='2831682'] I think there's a Basschatter who runs an online string business. but I cant remember who! [/quote] Here's the topic in the 'Affiliates' section... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/248119-stringpingcom-special-offer-for-bc-members/"]String Ping ...[/url] Doesn't hurt to promote a fellow BCer's efforts, methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Another vote for stringbusters.com for my LaBellas :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 BassGear do strings at keen prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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