How To Order
After you have looked at the catalog, you may have questions regarding the type or gauge of string best suited to your instrument.  E-mail me and I will help you to make an informed choice.  Once you know what you need, you can place your order via e-mail or fax.  Simply tell me what strings you want, include your shipping address, and send your MC/Visa number with expiry date (mm/yy).  

Payment using MC, Visa, Discover, Amex, or Paypal
Many people send their credit card information via e-mail.  This does not seem to be any more risky than handing your credit card to a waiter in a restaurant or to a cashier in a store.  If however you feel you would like an extra measure of security, may I suggest you send your credit card information in two separate e-mails as many people do.  Or as always you can fax it to (503) 665-2738 or deliver it by voice mail to (503) 669-7966.  Be sure to include the expiration date (mm/yy).

Google Checkout allows you to securely place current credit card information on file with Google Checkout. As with PayPal we take your order and once it is filled and the total amount due is known, we send you an advice by e-mail through Google Checkout, and you make the payment with one click of the mouse.


With PayPal, we send a ‘request for funds’ when the strings have been invoiced and you simply follow the instructions. Many people are already set up to use PayPal, and I personally use it quite a bit as it is very convenient and easy to use. Just notify us when you place your order that you intend to pay via PayPal. Once the order is ready to ship we will advise you through PayPal of the amount due with shipping and you follow the payment instructions.  

European customers please note that I can accept deposits in euros to various accounts in the EU. So, if MC/Visa is not possible for you, contact me and we'll work something out.  

Shipping Charges
Orders are shipped using the US Postal Service. 

• Domestic orders are normally shipped priority mail with delivery confirmation and costs $7.00. Express Mail service in the US for arrival 2-3 days from ship date, is $27.50.

• Please understand that purchasing a faster mail service does not in itself, place your order in front of other orders being filled. It only expedites the package once it is shipped.

• Foreign deliveries are normally sent via air mail and up to 4 oz the p-h charge is $5.00. At our discretion we may ship via Registered Air Mail to assure the security of the contents. Registered Air Mail is $18.00.

In the case of high value shipments, Express Mail is the only possible option due to the availability of tracking information and insurance