molan Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) I've become a complete convert to Elixir strings (especially the super light 40-95 set!). I discovered I have three sets of DR Sunbeams that I've never opened - one set are in a slightly different box to the other two but I did buy them all at the same time. They are 45 / 65 / 80 / 100, nice gauge if you like a standard high pair but want a little less heft for the E & A strings I've got a 4th set in the same gauge that have been cut for a 2 a side headstock that have been used for 1 90 minute gig. Although I know it's a long shot I thought I'd see if there was anyone out there that might have some Elixirs they'd just like to swap for the Sunbeams? Just being lazy really & trying to do everything in one go rather than selling the DR's & then buying Elixirs with the money raised, lol. Elixirs & DR's seem to be similar prices (maybe Elixirs are £2 more expensive?), happy to contribute a bit extra towards postage or maybe take some very low use Elixirs in exchange for the new DR's. If not then I'll stick them up for sale if I don't get any trade responses after a couple of days. I also have a brand new set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky in a proper 'man's' gauge of 50 / 70 / 85 / 105. These came with a spare 50 & 85 for some reason! They have been removed from original plastic cover but still have all the paper wrappings. Never fitted or anything, just picked them up with a bass I purchased recently. Happy to offer these up plus some cash for Elixirs as well Edited June 18, 2010 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 If you decide to sell them and the price is right ( ) I'll take the lot, with the exception of the slightly used set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 One set of the Sunbeams has gone along with the pre-cut set. This leaves two sets of boxed Sunbeams & the EB Slinkies up for sale. Sunbeams seem to be £28 at most of the specialist places so I'm looking for £20 each plus postage. I'd like £15 for the EB's (taking into account there's a couple od spare strings here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Can get a new set of sunbeams for £22 from Thomann.. fancy taking £15 for a set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 (edited) [quote name='theosd' post='870870' date='Jun 18 2010, 03:29 PM']Can get a new set of sunbeams for £22 from Thomann.. fancy taking £15 for a set?[/quote] I got a quote from Thomann at £51.32 for two sets earlier today? [i]Edit - they also said £29.80 for one box which is why I quoted £28 as the best price I'd seen for a single set.[/i] Edited June 18, 2010 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Fair enough. On closer inspection it's more like £32 including postage anyway! I'll pass then thanks, sure someone will want them. I'll save for some black beauties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 [quote name='theosd' post='870921' date='Jun 18 2010, 04:57 PM']Fair enough. On closer inspection it's more like £32 including postage anyway! I'll pass then thanks, sure someone will want them. I'll save for some black beauties![/quote] You're right, it's the postage that whacks the price up on lower cost orders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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