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Strings
Posted:
Sat Jan 12, 2019 2:43 pmby nevada150
Does anybody have a source for 8 String A6 strings. I have a set on one of my guitars and they are heavier than the C6 sets, but I can't find a supplier unless I pay a fortune in shipping to get them from US.
Cheers,
Keith.
Re: Strings
Posted:
Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:45 amby JohnDavisStringsHere
let me know what strings you require and I will see if I have them....
Re: Strings
Posted:
Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:29 amby nevada150
Hi John, I'm looking for : 15, 17, 24w, 26w, 30w, 34w, 42w, 56w.
Thanks,
Keith.
Re: Strings
Posted:
Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:54 pmby Mcneilwaeasteel
Keith
If John is unable to help try Newtone Strings in Derbyshire email
[email protected], Neil will be able to help you as all strings are made up on site, I have several sets to fit to my guitars due to unusuall string gauges.
Prices range from 83p for a 0.15" plain to £2.25 for a 0.40" wound.
Hope this helps,
Robert
Re: Strings
Posted:
Sun Jan 13, 2019 1:15 pmby JohnDavisStringsHere
Keith, What is your address please? PM if you wish
Re: Strings
Posted:
Sun Jan 13, 2019 1:55 pmby nevada150
Hi Robert.
Thanks for the Newtone heads up. I already contacted the and I'm awaiting a reply. John Stafford had also suggested them.
JD has come up trumps so think I'm sorted.
Regards,
Keith.
Re: Strings
Posted:
Sun Jan 13, 2019 1:56 pmby nevada150
John, PM sent.
Keith.
Re: Strings
Posted:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:17 pmby nevada150
A big thanks to JD, he sent me a good selection of strings which should do the job.
Keith.
Re: Strings
Posted:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 3:24 pmby bazmusicman
As a newbie to lap steel after 55 years of playing guitar, are lap steel strings different from guitar strings? Or are they the same as long as the gauge matches?!!
I fitted my 8 string with Ernie Ball guitar strings, but have just bought a set of GHS C6 Lap Steel Strings and wondered if their is a difference?
Sorry if this sounds like a daft question but it has me wondering.
Regards,
Baz.
Re: Strings
Posted:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 3:28 pmby JohnDavisStringsHere
As long as the Gauge is right for the note you tune it to, your Ernies will be fine