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Alternative to George L strings
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Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:57 amby Stoney
I have used George L strings on my sho-bud pro 1 for many years and never had a string break, but am now down to my last set (I purchased a few sets from Gerry Hogan before he sadly closed his online shop). Does anyone know if these are still available in the uk or suggest an alternative make which are equally’unbreakable’ on a sho-bud
Thanks
Paul
Re: Alternative to George L strings
Posted:
Tue Apr 08, 2025 6:01 pmby 66sd10
Paul, according to the US steel guitar forum, George L sold the entire range of steel guitar accessories, including strings to Show-Pro in 2013. As an alternative, try Strings Direct. Hope this helps. Thanks Bill Gauld.
Re: Alternative to George L strings
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Wed Apr 23, 2025 8:44 amby Stoney
Thanks Bill
Paul
Re: Alternative to George L strings
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Thu Apr 24, 2025 6:54 amby JohnDavisStringsHere
I only keep the Buddy Emmons S.I.T. signature series as I figure if they were good enough for Emmons.......
If you had your last set "many years" i suggest you sling'em. Mine are fresh from the factory in Akron Ohio usa...
Re: Alternative to George L strings
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Tue May 06, 2025 3:44 pmby Stoney
Thanks John for your reply.
Open question: is anyone else using SIT strings on a sho-bud and if so how do you find them for tone and longevity?
Cheers
Paul
Re: Alternative to George L strings
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Tue Jul 08, 2025 9:08 amby Mr W
Hi Paul I use SIT strings on my homemade Uni. Great tone and haven't had one break. I change my strings about once a year. I get them from JD Dave
