ubit Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I use stainless steel strings all the time. I first started when I found out that I was allergic to nickel and when I sweated my fingers would first itch and then the skin would start peeling off. Before I worked out what was causing this problem I had nights where the blood was running down my hands. Very rock and roll but not at all comfortable. It turned out that I preferred the stainless as they were brighter than nickel coated strings. I do like that new string brightness so I am forced to buy strings regularly. I found a supplier who sold very cheap stainless and bought a load. Trouble is I don't remember where I got them and can't find them online anymore. Does anyone know where I can source cheap stainless steel strings please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Olympia are cheap, but IMHO theyre woeful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 I can’t remember the name of the ones I got as they came in a clear plastic bag with no label. They definitely were not as good as Elites or Rotosounds but considering they were a fraction of the price I was prepared to put up with them. I just can’t remember where I got them. I thought it was Amazon but can’t find them on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaosanator Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Can you check your amazon/ebay purchase history? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I use these for my six string. They're far better than the price would suggests, and at six quid a pack you can afford to throw the extra strings away. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-OF-CHAMP-6-STRING-BASS-GUITAR-ROUND-WOUND-STRINGS-30-125-/153818811958?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 26 minutes ago, Chaosanator said: Can you check your amazon/ebay purchase history? it was a few years ago that I bought a load. I could do that but it would take a lot of searching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Picato? Pretty sure they make the strings that many others re-brand. Used to be manufactured in Wales, and owned by String & Things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) I found these. I bought them before but this wasn't the unmarked ones which were ok too. These are a good deal if, like me, you change strings often. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152412804819?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 You can't go wrong for £4.79 a set. Edited October 23, 2021 by ubit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I am alergic to nickel too, but obviously not as badly as you - just makes my skin go dark when I have played for a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Just now, Woodinblack said: I am alergic to nickel too, but obviously not as badly as you - just makes my skin go dark when I have played for a while. It was when we were playing so much in the early 90's. Hot sweaty pubs and my hands sweating. I would notice little blisters in between my fingers, which would burst after a while and then the skin became red raw and flaky and finally would split. It was agony. I used to dry my hands on a towel after every song but it didn't help much. I got tests done at work but nothing was conclusive. It was myself that worked out that it was the nickel, as I could never wear a cheap watch. My wrist would flare up. I tried the stainless and it was like a revelation. No more discomfort. I have since tried nickel strings on occasion and I very quickly start to feel that itching starting in between my fingers again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I found out from wedding rings about mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I just bought 10 sets of Warwick Reds from Thomann and they worked out at £7.09 a set. Bargain.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 27 minutes ago, Mudpup said: I just bought 10 sets of Warwick Reds from Thomann and they worked out at £7.09 a set. Bargain.... But they are nickel. My above post, Coban strings, stainless-£4.70 a set if you buy more than four Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 55 minutes ago, ubit said: But they are nickel. My above post, Coban strings, stainless-£4.70 a set if you buy more than four Nope they're stainless steel https://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_red_label_045.htm I've tried the Coban ones a few years back and found the Warwicks last a few extra gigs for me and seem a bit brighter. They don't sound like cheaper strings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 No, Warwick do a set of Stainless in the Red labels as well. IIRC, 42200. Used to get them from Thomann. Great strings that lasted well. I think Gear4Music sell them as well, for about £9 a set. Stopped using Nickels due to a reaction. The skin would go white and peel, and my fingers would get sore. Changing to Stainless stopped it immediately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Mudpup said: I just bought 10 sets of Warwick Reds from Thomann and they worked out at £7.09 a set. Bargain.... When I needed that really new twang these are what I used, and could get 2 to 3 months of weekly gigging before needing to change them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Mudpup said: Nope they're stainless steel https://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_red_label_045.htm I've tried the Coban ones a few years back and found the Warwicks last a few extra gigs for me and seem a bit brighter. They don't sound like cheaper strings. Cheers, I just looked up red label strings on Thomas site and all available were nickel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 It's not what you're asking but you could consider spending a bit more on a really decent set of strings that holds it's brightness. I'm a convert to DR strings, they are a bit pricey but they sound incredible and the tone lasts months. It might work out cheaper in the long run! I use Hi Beams and Fat Beams - I think I prefer the Fats as they're a bit fuller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 11 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: It's not what you're asking but you could consider spending a bit more on a really decent set of strings that holds it's brightness. I'm a convert to DR strings, they are a bit pricey but they sound incredible and the tone lasts months. It might work out cheaper in the long run! I use Hi Beams and Fat Beams - I think I prefer the Fats as they're a bit fuller. Me too Fat beams sound great and last for ages. I buy the direct from the US via ebay. Still cheaper than the UK price if you only buy one set and don't get stung for duty/ups fees as I did when I tried to buy two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Warwick 42200M Red Label – Thomann UK Warwick Red Stainless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Gear4music - Warwick Red Label Stainless 45-105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 23/10/2021 at 17:33, ubit said: Cheers, I just looked up red label strings on Thomas site and all available were nickel. Gear4music have ss red label strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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