This is from the website from juststrings.com: I'd say probably D'Addario. Thanks for the question Jason! I've bought Ernie Ball plain steel .09s and .10s for guitar in bulk from JustStrings. but not bass strings. I have been taking cello lessons for a little under a year now. And I found that most folks are already brand loyal with their strings.very hard to get folks to switch stringsthat is why I stopped selling them. The prices look similar to juststrings.com. I'm I reading too much into this? It was truly difficult to figure out what kind of strings What made you choose juststrings over similar businesses? They both do a ton of OEM strings. Can't say that about other strings. 5, if my chosen shipping method was not aligned with the shipping policy of your company, it should show at a separate finalized invoice and with my consent BEFORE it was sent out, not after I received the products. That has become a common practice this year, thus understandable. I was able to choose and proceed to check out even I choose the so called wrong shipping method they had a seperate sub page somewhere at the website but I cannot find it while was doing my online shopping And even in the final confirmed order email it indicated that I would be using first class mail and I was not notified anything about the problem in all the website is old fashioned and not user friendly at all
Thats supposed to excuse you? I never have, but I should. I'm gonna guess 'just you' (or maybe just bad luck with a bad batch from the manufacturer).
Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by mlwarriner, Oct 5, 2010. These are roughly the same weight, and i KNOW it does not cost that much to ship something of that size and weight. If you just search google for single guitar strings or guitar strings youll undoubtedly find them. I was a seller on ebay for years, selling CDs. This post contains affiliate links, meaning, if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a commission. My Les Paul is the leading online community and marketplace for Les Paul guitar fans. When I complained about the practice they simply say "well we dont charge for shipping the back ordered strings. Talk me out of a top loader bridge for my AO 60 that has high string tension. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com. I get Ernie Ball 10s in packs of three off Amazon. Of course, you can find just about anything on Amazon these days, and single guitar strings are no exception. How hard would it be for them to very clearly explain that on their website? Nosponsorships. Can I just put on one new string or do I need to put on a whole new set? I wasn't aware JustStrings had their own brand of bulk strings. I've spent over $200 on strings from JustStrings.com in 2019. PLAYER SPOTLIGHT Ive ordered from these two companies and had a good experience with both. However, to reiterate something I said before: look for multi-packs (packs of 2 or more strings) of the brand and gauge youre after. Have been for years. I can tell you that those high e strings are more durable than the same 0.009" ones from D'Addario and Ernie Ball. It's a long plastic bag - the strings are straight. Of course, Amazon isnt the only game in town if youre needing single guitar strings, so check out these websites too. JustStrings ranks 50th among Music Equipment sites. I advise you to look elsewhere for your instrument string needs. Does anyone happen to know what brand name they are? The strings that I use are GHS Boomers GBCL 9-46. I over tune my strings by a half octave and leave them sit for a few hours and then tune them to pitch and they sound like very expensive strings (to me) and great price too! Coiled? I've tried D'Addario a few times over the years, but always had problems with them breaking in strange places, and not because of a worn saddle. Ordered a pile of their bulk strings for very little $. Wish I would've looked up the online reviews first. 21 Engel Injection Molding Machines (28 to 300 Ton Capacity), 9 new Rotary Engel Presses (85 Ton Capacity), Rotary and Horizontal Molding, Precision Insert Molding, Full Part Automation, Electric Testing, Hipot Testing, Welding. These are great strings! Continued via their preferred method of communication, *******@juststrings.com, on 7/11 and 7/19 with no response. I suggested that they change their shipping estimate from 3-4 days to a more realistic 5-7 days because of this, and i could have ordered elsewhere had their website been correct. I just wanted the musician friends i have on here to know that JustStrings.com's "100% satisfaction guarantee" is not worth the time it takes to read it, nor is the shipping time listed on their website accurate. Ive only had my guitar for a few days now, and I just broke a guitar stringthe thinnest onewhile I was tuning. We aim to provide a wide range of injection molding services and products ranging from complete molding project management customized to your needs. If you have a guarantee like that, and you don't honor it, why even bother having it on your website? Learn more. If you want to benefit from this improved service, please opt-in. Heres is my rule of thumb when Im shopping for singles online: Treble strings such as the high G, B, and E strings: I refuse to pay more than about $1.50 per string. We will never deviate from the standards we have set ourselves, but should the unthinkable happen and we make an error, rest assured we will always do everything possible to rectify any problems swiftly and professionally. At Furnel, Inc. we understand that your projects deserve significant time and dedication to meet our highest standard of quality and commitment. I just got a shipping notice from them-6 days later. With no procedure there for a return/exchange, the natural next step = contact Customer Service. Thank you for your support! Primary is reader-supported. I would guess either D'Addario or GHS, but I have no solid info on the matter. They promptly provided the strings I ordered for a several years without a glitch. Guitar cleaning cloth. JavaScript is disabled. NEED HELP - 2022 LP Standard Blueberry Burst. Pre-Historic 88 Les Paul Reissue worth buying? Sitejabbers sole mission is to increase online transparency for consumers and businesses, Sitejabber has helped over 100M consumers make better purchasing decisions online, Suspicious reviews are flagged by our algorithms, moderators, and community members. Euphonon sold me bulk strings for a long time. Primary organizes products into collections based on the unique situations of the people who have actual experience usingthem. Gold Supporters see zero ads! They are a little to flimsy for my taste. In the past, I've purchased plain strings in bulk but never whole sets. Ill link to the lighter gauges, since thats what people tend to break. The downside is that theyre a bit harder to find, and they tend to be more expensive when bought separately like this. I'm a longtime JustStrings.com customer ( mainly as they carry John Pearse acoustic strings, and good prices on the other brands I get). The bronze strings better than previous company I used; these last longer without buzzing. I get exactly what I want for a good price with quick delivery. They will not honour their mistake. You must log in or register to reply here. Required fields are marked *. You know OP is referring to the JustStrings.com own label strings? However, am doubting the sincerity of the "100% satisfaction guarantee" (touted on a full page on the Web site). Made in the USA. I used Ernie ball and many others until I discovered these strings. My strings were basically brand new, so it seems like a waste to change them all. Another staff of them stated that there was another email was send out which Ive never received (I've even checked thoroughly from my email account) I did not understand why they just not using the same email and reply it for back and forth communication By using Sitejabber, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Loop End strings are available in Plain Steel, Phosphor Bronze and Stainless Steel. I appreciated them having good decriptions of the different materials and sounds resulting from string make up. [More About Me]. Lifetime Guitar Maintenance Schedule [The Definitive Guide], My Top 5 Most-Viewed Articles of 2019 So Far, SensorPush Wireless Hygrometer and Thermometer Review. juststrings bulk wound strings nickel plated pack round I've shopped all through covid and have had up to 1 week extended delivery times, but this is ridiculous. If you'd like to get the additional items you've selected to qualify for this offer. Which bass are you going to buy when you win the $1 billion+ lottery. Ive been a customer of Just Strings for many years. Then recently I placed an order and it took them a full seven days just to ship the order. Bobby Davis is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. JavaScript is disabled. I have bought tons of strings from Just Strings for years and have never had a problem at all. They are so deceptive, I will not use them ever again, and I suggest you don't either! Founded in 1997 and based in Milford, NH, the company ships worldwide and offers their customers the world's largest selection of musical instrument strings. If you ever have stuff that's prone to rust, put it in a 1 Gallon freezer bag, with a Desiccant Pack made for camera bags. Quick delivery. I measure all strings before I install and their bulk strings measure dead-on. $57 was absolutely NOT worth all of you people reading the truth. I think he's been watching too many American TV shows. I did some king of satisfaction review and sent them an email, and got a story about string companies and covid, as well as a suggestion to drive to another city, and knock on the door of a stranger to receive my order. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Were constantly refining and improving our services to make your experience with us even better; our new scan and pack system now means the time between placing your order and it being packed and ready for despatch can be less than 30 minutes. I'm pretty sure they're GHS. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The guy called today. It is difficult to overstate the impact that Stevie Ray Vaughan had on the blues. Just Strings doesn't make them, they just sell them. Record producer Mike Vernon once described Peter Green as the 'very best blues guitarist' that England has ever produced. So, to answer your immediate question, no, you dont have to change all of the strings whenever you break just one. General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion. Last thing, and I cant stress this enough. How do the bulk strings come packaged? When I tried D'Addario, that was itthey last forever and not much breakage won't go back. Tip for consumers:shipping is in excess of 5-7 days, instead of the stated 3-4. JustStrings.com listed an estimate of 3-4 days, which would put the strings arriving yesterday or today. Their response was ridiculous to say the least. Supporting Members list unlimited gear with no listing fees in the Classifieds, get instant Keyword Alerts, and get Free Shipping at the TalkBass Store. Wow, really? 1, I was able to order a discontinued item on the website by the time I ordered! You can get brand name boxes of bulk strings for $80 (you get $20 off a box for Google Express virgins). TalkBass utilizes technology from Skimlinks that may give us a small affiliate commission on purchases made via links on our site. This is at no additional cost to you. Nita Straus By the Happy Bluesman We are a small, family-orientated team of professionals who are totally dedicated to our cause. You are using an out of date browser. I also received a gift for ordering. I love the feel. I always buy either D'Addario or Elixer from them. Jim Clark, moderator of the JustStrings.com Facebook page said: "Bulk strings have become very popular with avid players, touring artists, teachers, luthiers and technicians.". Again, they sent the wrong strings. However, if you ask the sales staff politely, they may sell you a few of the singles they have stashed away. I've used juststringscom for Year's and buy 15 to 20 sets per year from them. You are using an out of date browser. 4. MILFORD, N.H., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, JustStrings.com announced the expansion of their popular line of Bulk Strings for guitarists. I ordered strings, and they did not tell me the strings were out of stock. .I think they are the bestthey wear like iron and there is less breakage. We pride ourselves on delivering the absolute best service and goods to our customers and this goal has taken us from a small, shoebox premises to a much bigger, customised office in Rochford, Essex that we now call home. A phone call got a more detailed answer that they were also affected by COVID and that this had slowed their shipping. Were not just the strings company. There might be a sharp spot on the guitar thats breaking the strings. Buying just one single string by itself is usually too expensive to justify. They sent me 3 Permanent strings. So, when youre shopping online for say some high E strings, watch out for completely ridiculous prices such as $6 (or higher) per string. But they have the terrible practice of allowing customers to place an order for strings they don't have in stock. The key words there = "may return any unopened merchandise in resalable condition within 30 days of the original ship date" (minus $6.95 shipping). All Rights Reserved. At least the first couple I've used are. I am well over a month from ordering and still no strings. JustStrings.com Bulk Strings - Stainless Steel Round Wound .052, Bulk Pack of 12, 052SW, That's how bulk strings normally are packaged. For double bass, string bass, contrabass, bass viol, acoustic bass, upright bass, standup bass, bass fiddle, andmore. I put it in a conventional oven for 12 hours at 255F as specified in the instructions. I wanted to add a couple of single strings so I thought I'd give Just Strings a shot. Just firsthand experiences from fellow enthusiasts. JustStrings has a consumer rating of 2.08 stars from 13 reviews indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. JavaScript is disabled. It may not display this or other websites correctly. So, its a good idea to keep a good stash of extra single guitar strings on handmainly the lighter gauges: the high E, B, and G strings. When you get the wrong strings that are such a heavy gauge they will make your fingers bleed and you return them all you will get is a recording and then emails that say they have all these policies set up not to give you a refund and you will notice 2.4 stars do yourself a favor unless you have money to throw down the drain buy strings from your local music store or find another company on the internet. If you have any questions or feel we may be able to help you with your guitaring needs in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us. Were proud of our reputation for speed and reliability, on giving good, friendly advice and offering the same service to each and every customer. Now I know what I can do with them though - I'll just mail them to you next time! I would think if they actually wanted to live up to their 100% satisfaction guarantee, they could either refund the shipping cost, or to attempt to ensure that i remain as a customer, give me free shipping on my next order, as an incentive to try them again. Youre not the first to ask this, so lets turn this one into a blog post for everyones benefit. Who is the guitarist playing the black Stratocaster. The key is to look for multi-packs of single guitar strings (more on that below) to get a better price. It was truly difficult to figure out what kind of strings I needed to buy for my recently deceased mother's basically-new Oscar Schmidt autoharp. A customer, Danny Burns wrote in a bulk strings review: "I play my guitar about 25-30 hours a week and teach guitar to 8 students. You are using an out of date browser. Tried calling their 800 phone number as well as one shown on the invoice, on 7/7 and 7/20 respectively. If you buy a multi-pack of single guitar strings, simply divide the number of strings in the pack by the total price to find the per-string cost. This site uses cookies to provide and improve your shopping experience. The only opinions that matter are from those who have used the products themselves. If youre a brand new guitar owner or generally inexperienced at buying strings, its easy to unknowingly overpay for singles. Also handicapped and a senior citizen but that's neither JustString's fault OR am i looking for sympathy. For further information, please visit http://www.juststrings.com or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/juststringsdotcom. He was the bad cop. We will never knowingly let a customer down. What a worthless company. No ads. Is it true that just about every string out there is made from only 1-2 manufacturers anyways? JustStrings.com, Inc. is a leading online retailer of strings and accessories for musical instruments. They last a long time, and they stay in tune. They charge $7 to ship a set of strings. Bulk long scale bass guitar strings are available in Nickel and Stainless Steel. Last sunday, i broke my D string on my cello. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I've bought from Just Strings for a long time, but never realized they had their own brand. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Affiliate Disclaimer and Earnings Disclosures. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. I'm extremely annoyed. If you order from a website I havent listed here, leave me a comment down below and let me know what your experience was with their prices, shipping, and customer service. The long scale bass guitar strings are also packaged in long plastic envelopes, contain six strings of the same gauge and are sealed with desiccant inside.

