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Oud strings in Atlanta

_Bolahenk_ - 1-29-2015 at 04:45 PM

Hey everybody,

I'll be in Atlanta for a couple of days and would like to buy some labella oud strings. Does anyone know a shop where I can buy the strings? Im from Germany and I know the strings are way cheaper in the US.

Thanks

Brian Prunka - 1-29-2015 at 04:46 PM

LaBella strings are pretty common, I would recommend calling some guitar stores and seeing if they have some.

Don Z - 1-30-2015 at 05:43 AM

I walked into my local guitar shop a few weeks ago and asked for our strings. The owner tilted his head to the side like a dog hearing a high pitched noise. Then I had to explain the oud. In this case my support of local business was strictly educational. Oh well.

_Bolahenk_ - 1-30-2015 at 06:07 AM

Thanks Brian, will try!

If not ill try to order them online

Brian Prunka - 1-30-2015 at 09:53 AM

Of course, many guitar shops won't carry any, but a surprising number of shops will have a few sets. D'addario is most common, but LaBella is not far behind. I've even seen Thomastik! Mainly I think because those brands all make well-known guitar strings.