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String buying
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:39 pm
by stubby
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?
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:49 am
by beatlefreak
You could try one of the U.S. dealers, such as North Coast Music.
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:34 am
by bitzerguy
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
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:37 am
by kenposurf
Bill..ever try Pyramid strings?
www.toneman.com
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:14 am
by kcole4001
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).
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:32 am
by arrow201
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/