<HTML>Hi list, I can no longer depend on Baldwin for getting parts, and I have a customer waiting on bass strings for a Baldwin 248.  The newer 48" model.  The replacement strings are the totally wrong strings.  I have no idea what these folks are doing at Baldwin.  I have removed the old strings and when the new ones were the wrong size I figured the customer could wait for the correct ones.  That was a month ago.  I know there are changes they are making with the new ownership, but come on.  Let's see some improvement.  I rarely get a call back when I leave a message.  So, enough ranting.  I know this list is famous for ranting.  Where do I go to get more strings.  I do have the original strings, but they are the wrong size, hence that's why they are being replaced.  I figured it was odd to have the copper wrappings extending a half inch above the "V" bar.  Honestly, how did that make it out of the factory? I have no numbers for Mapes or any other manufacturer.  I didn't figure any of them would have scale sticks for this model any way.  Who do I turn to.  My customer has waited long enough. Mike Bratcher <A HREF="MBrat70179@aol.com">MBrat70179@aol.com</A></HTML>