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Nylon strings basses only sets?
Hi,
As most nylon stringed guitar players know, the 3 wound bass strings E, A and D often wear out much quicker than the plan trebles due to the fret friction which damage the metal of the basses. Since the core is still nylon or a composite the winding often start to separate fron the core. Time to buy a new set. But, the treble strings are still fine. Is there any brand that sells the basses only as a set of 3 or do i have to purchase individual strings? I need high tention ones.. |
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Yes, but not all dealers carry them. Strings by mail is probably your best source, just click on the brand you want and see, I know LaBella and Savarez do, because I've used their bass sets in the past.
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Go here for many bass sets in various tensions. The link shows you the HT ones:
Strings By Mail If you need info on any of these just ask them. They are very quick to respond.
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I've found that some bass strings last much longer than others, and that D'Addario Pro Arte basses last quite a long time- if their sound suits you.
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bonzer5 Last edited by Carey; 02-15-2023 at 04:48 PM. Reason: typo |
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I always find it frustrating that Hannbach Goldin stings come as a full set, or the three trebles - it is not possible to buy just the bass strings, which obviously die before the trebles.
Great strings, lovely and warm, ideal on a lattice guitar, but expensive, especially given the above. Jonny
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SBM link for the Goldin basses only: https://www.stringsbymail.com/hannab...s-set-347.html
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Great, thanks Rudy and Carey. I'm in the UK - delivery looks cheap, but customs may bump up the price. A full set in the UK costs £29. I still can't find the bass sets in the UK sadly.
Jonny
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Quote:
https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/stri...le-string-c573
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