Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

I am a newbie, building a u-bass using baritone plans and modifications based on a Kala example. Can anyone tell me how the string tension of the u-bass rubber strings (sourced from Kala) compares to normal baritone tension? I plan to use a carbon fiber rod rather than a truss rod (which the Kala ha...

Hi Steve - sorry about delay - didn't look for reply!

My AU$239 got me for 5 pieces 380mm long: 3 x .079 wide strips (pearl, two types of abalone) and 2 x .047 abalone. All beautifully packaged in plastic carry tubes!

Postage was high for such a small order.

cheers

Advanced Shell Technology will supply Zipflex direct to Australia from their website - just waiting to see what the shipping and other costs are for a small order. Update - I put in an order for a few bits - $160 USD - they charged an extra $23 USD for postage. Payment via PayPal (which I hate). ch...

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Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:26 pm

Simon

You might want to repost this with a new title as it is a pretty old post, and welcome also.

Steve

Hi Steve.

Sure..... how?

And thanks for pointing out the age of John's original post.... I didn't look! duh

Advanced Shell Technology will supply Zipflex direct to Australia from their website - just waiting to see what the shipping and other costs are for a small order.

Hi John I have also been looking for Zipflex, no luck in Aus, and couldn't see a dealer for Canada. EU site will also not ship to Aus. So I suspect I will buy in the US and use a 3rd party address. I would love to talk to you about Ukes and maybe coming to the Albany meetings - I will follow up soon...