leoroberts
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My main instrument is: probably needing new strings
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Post by leoroberts on Jun 12, 2013 14:25:27 GMT
I positioned you nowhere, Mr Robertson.... You self-analysed
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Post by Martin on Jun 12, 2013 14:33:30 GMT
I could take that as a further insult, but I won't
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Post by ocarolan on Jun 12, 2013 15:29:09 GMT
Strings Direct being more than fair to anyone who sent a panic order thinking to beat a larger price rise than now seems to be the case. Still a big increase though. And, a great reason to give a certain UK made brand of strings a try if you haven't already....might well give you something new in your tone.... Keith
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Post by Martin on Jun 12, 2013 15:54:54 GMT
might well give you something new in your tone.... Even for you, Keith
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Post by ocarolan on Jun 12, 2013 16:10:34 GMT
Keith
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brianr2
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My main instrument is: Brook Lyn guitar
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Post by brianr2 on Jun 12, 2013 16:52:54 GMT
I just discovered/ uncovered an old Strings Direct catalogue from 2006/7 the other day, and some of the prices have gone up a lot more than others. Elixirs were priced at £9.95 as opposed to £13.95 today. The strings with the easily the least increase, some of you will be pleased to know, are Newtone Masterclass £5.49 up to £5.99 It is hard to unravel his complex code but Mr O'C may be obliquely alluding to Newtone (anagram of new tone). Having followed his advice a while ago, I switched from Elixir and - whatever the price variation or differential - much prefer nouveau Anthony.... Brian
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Post by martin130161 on Jun 13, 2013 7:37:18 GMT
Hi All...
Have a look at the Amazon.co.uk site - I bought my last Elixirs from there, and you might be able to grab a discounted set or two...
Martin
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Post by alig on Jun 19, 2013 7:34:19 GMT
Good call, Martin!
£10.76 a pop! Get 'em while they're cheap.
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Post by jonnymosco on Jun 19, 2013 9:25:06 GMT
Melo Guitars uses them, but strangely 80/20s, he says he prefers the sound for his archtops. His pickups are also adjusted to compensate for the coating.
Jonny
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