String buying

stubby · Post by **stubby** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:39 pm

Anybody recommend a good method to purchase some Rickenbacker strings up here in Canada? I ordered some through L&M in Burlington (the closest Rick distributor) and they said, no problem but it could take a bit. That was in May! I don't mind waiting a year or so for a guitar but for strings? Any quick way to get these strings into Canada, close to me?

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:49 am

You could try one of the U.S. dealers, such as North Coast Music.

bitzerguy · Post by **bitzerguy** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:34 am

Hi Bill,

I get mine through US dealers North Coast, Jim Rhoads, Pick of the Rics, the Rickenbacker Page, or the Ric Boutique. Depends who's got a deal on. I bring them in 10 packs or so at a time. They normally come in via USPS and you pay exchange rate, a $5 broker fee, GST and PST. Travel time varies from 3 days to a week.

Steve's here in Montreal told me I had to buy 24 packs at a time and I'd have to wait. Yeah right.

...Dean

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:37 am

Bill..ever try Pyramid strings? www.toneman.com

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:14 am

I got mine from Pick of the Ricks. Excellent service & priced the same as RIC.
I've also bought them direct with no hassles.
Might as well order some extra screws & doodads while you're at it.
Waiting time about 1-2 weeks (except at holiday time).

arrow201 · Post by **arrow201** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:32 am

Bill, i agree with both Kris and Kevin
i've delt with both North Coast Music, Pick of the Ricks ...very good ...i also like:
http://www.juststrings.com/
...a local store in the Toronto area for Pyramids:
http://www.thestringguy.com/