bummer, man. sorry.

from my experience with both strings -- and these are opinions -- the
Snakeskin is a fine string but it doen't hold its "edge" long. the S.I.T. is
really wonderful. it takes a while to break it in but it will hold that sound
for ages.

just my 2 cents.

take care and good luck!

Stew


steelpulz <Steelpulz@...> wrote:
Thanks for the infoeStew. I called La Bella and GHS. Neither has
a .165 gauge or bigger. I think that LaBella (or was it D'Addario)
said that they could do something on a custom basis but that it
would be very expensive.
--- In conklininstrumentowners@yahoogroups.com, Stewart McKinsey
<subcontrabassist@...> wrote:
>
> I believe La Bella is now making F# strings. Chances are that GHS
does, too.
>
> Stew
>
> steelpulz <Steelpulz@...> wrote:
> Next question... Now I am confused about what gauge to
use for the F#
> and who I should get it from. Conklin has a .165 (S.I.T. Power
Steel)
> and a .150 (Snakeskin). However, in some forums I have read that
> a .170 or more would be better.
>
> Would appreciate info. Also would like to know where I can get F#
> other than the S.I.T.s and Snakeskins.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
>
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