Another string question

[Tibby]

I’ve had my little 8-stringed friend for about a year, and I figure he is WAY over due for a new set of strings. So, I went to the local music shop, and all I found were Guitar and Bass strings. So... what now? Should I ask the employees to help me find them (I was in a rush, and didn’t ask for help) or should I use guitar strings. And if that be the case, which guitar strings? This store has a few mandolins, so I can only assume the would have strings.

I know I have to use my gutiar tuner to tune my mandolin, will I have to use Gutiar strings to string my Mando?

Why the heck are guitars so popular anyways!!!!!??

[grsnovi]

On-line sources will have new strings to you sooner than you can snap your fingers. Have you tried any of the board sponsors? Where are you located?

[John Flynn]

Many people on the board use www.juststrings.com.

[Frank Russell]

I've had real good luck with Big City String Co.

[Tibby]

Gary- East Texas, a little ways south of Tyler

Thanks guys, I'll check out Big City String Co. and juststrings.com.

[PCypert]

Hey man,
Seeing as how you go a year without restringing. You might consider getting a set of TI's. They sound great, play great, and last forever. I'm a fan. Others have their gripes, but I would consider them over those polyweb things. I bought mine from mandohack off his jazzmando site. I'm in Texas also and they got to me in a couple business days. He sent on Saturday and they were in my box on Monday. They cost a bit more, but you won't need to change again for a while.
Paul

PS Do I have a financial interest if I gave the person money?

[ThomastikMike]

Gary- East Texas, a little ways south of Tyler

Thanks guys, I'll check out Big City String Co. and juststrings.com.

Tibby:

If you need some help locating Thomastik-Infeld strings, you can contact me at michaelh@connollyandco.com.

You're gonna LOVE the TI's!

[DannyB]

I've found that Elderly's and Janet Davis seem to be the cheapest to order strings from. Mainly when you order six at a time or more due to shipping charges.

[Kevin K]

Check out www.fqms.com for your strings and other neccesities

[Scotti Adams]

..First Quality is my choice....belive it or not...a few years ago I ordered some strings first thing in the morning and they were at my door that same evening....usually it takes a day or two...