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Fender Bass VI single strings

Executor — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:58:17 GMT

Is there any chance of D'Addario making the low .84 string from the Jerry Jones shortscale/Bass VI sets available as a single string? The other gauges are available with guitar ball ends but the thickest single available right now is an .80.

Especially with a lot more 8-string guitars being made now I'm sure I wouldn't be alone in appreciating the option. It can be important to dial in the right tension for that low string.

Flatwound strings for a electroacoustic bass?

Kingman SCE — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:48:30 GMT

Hi everybody!

First, let me apologize for my poor english. I am from Barcelona (Spain) and this is not my mother tongue.

I have recently bought a Fender electroacoustic bass, the Kingman SCE.

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In their webpage, Fendes states that the strings that comes with it are the D'Addario® EXP™ PBB170, (.045-.100 Calibres).

I've been checking your offer of strings for electroacoustic bass guitars and the only choice is Phosphor/Bronze.

Since I love the touch (and tone, cleanliness, long life, ...) of flatwound steel strings, I always use this kind in my electric (fretted) bass. And I wonder if I could do the same with my brand new electroacoustic bass, replacing their original strings for a new set of flatwounds.

But I am hesitating, since I really do not know if, maybe, the increased tension could damage the top (or the bridge) in the instrument.

So, my question would be: May I put flats (safely) in my acoustic bass or should I resign myself to use only Phosphor/bronze strings?

Thank you in advance for your answers.

Greetings.

Original Strings for Takamine G Series EG340SC Acoustic Electric Guitar???

Cypherdude — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 05:06:35 GMT

2 weeks ago I received a new Takamine G Series EG340SC Acoustic Electric Guitar. I have been having a difficult time with it. First, the tuner did not work so I asked KMC to send me another. Now, when I loosened the 'G' string, #3, it just broke on me. All I did was loosen it, I swear. In order to install a new TP4T tuner/preamp, you must plug 2 connectors in from the inside of the guitar. This requires that you loosen all the strings.

NO documentation came with the EG340SC, nothing. All I got was a registration card and a little tag which says D'Addario EXP, Extended Play Strings, came installed with the guitar (which is funny because I never actually got to PLAY the strings at all).

Posting questions on a forum is always a last resort for me because it takes so long. I did several searches but I could find NOTHING about which D'Addario EXP strings originally come with the Takamine EG340SC and I counted 15 different kinds.
6 Here:
[url= http://store.daddario.com/category/145766/EXP_Coated_8020_Bronze_Wound]Fretted Strings > Acoustic Strings > EXP Coated 80/20 Bronze Wound[/url]

...and 9 Here:
[url=http://store.daddario.com/category/145769/EXP_Coated_Phosphor_Bronze_Wound]Fretted Strings > Acoustic Strings > EXP Coated Phosphor Bronze Wound[/url]

Could someone please tell me WHICH D'Addario EXP strings come originally with the Takamine EG340SC? All I need is the model number, EXP??. That is, the letter "EXP" followed by 2 numbers. If I were to venture a wild guess, it would be "EXP12". However, I have no way of knowing for sure.

Thanks in advance.

P.S.: And will someone please tell Takamine to include full documentation with their guitars???!!!

acoustic strings breaking often

bendave — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:46:03 GMT

I've been breaking strings more often than usual...probably because I've been playing in a lot of different alternate tunings (mostly DADF#AD and DADEAD and back to standard very often).

Is there anyway to increase the strings' longevity, especially against all the stress I'm placing on them? I'm also curious if there might be imperfections in the tuning posts that might cause breakage - they are breaking at the posts every time.

Suggestions for nut and bridge saddle lubricants

MaestroDiAmore — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:06:33 GMT

Over the years I've read various suggestions for lubricants, but most of the time I don't use anything more than Finger Ease. My fingers and hands don't sweat on the fretboard, so my string life is long. Lately, I've been doing more radical bending on a consistent basis, so now I'm interested in preventing string breakage.

Knock on wood, the D'Addario EXL110s (.010 thru .046) have put up with all the abuse I've given them, but now I'm getting ready to replace them with EXL115s (.011 thru .049) tuned down to Eb.

All suggestions welcomed and encouraged. Thanks!

**** Calculating String Tension/determining string Frequency for Alternate Tuning

Jstar — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:22:50 GMT

Hi People,

I'm sure it's been asked before, but I'm here on a need to know basis. I am trying to determine the proper string gauges for my Gibson LP.

Tuning is: B F# B E G# B

On my Epiphone, I just used 12-52's with no regard for tension/tension distribution. But now I would like to be more informed and precise with my new guitar setup. I know that the tension will be lower on my Hi & Low B strings, and am looking to make a measured compensation for each.

I am trying to use the D'Addario formula for calculating string tensions, but I can not figure out how to find the string frequency for my tuning. The D'Addario charts only have frequencies listed for standard tuning. Can you suggest anything for me?

Thanks for your help.

D'Addario EPN120 Pure Nickel Wrap

tpeck111 — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:30:27 GMT

Does anyone know if the core is round or hex?

HELP NEED EXACT Guitar Strings for my ibanez rgr465m (cherry apple)

eveelclown — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:10:40 GMT

Please tell me what d'addario strings should i use. i have replaced it with extra light and it sounds awful than the original

New String Set Suggestions for D'Addario

metateu — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:32:21 GMT

I know single strings can be bought to customize sets, but I think it would be cool if D'Addario added this new line of strings:

10 - 52, wound 3rd (20w)

11 - 54, wound 3rd (22w)

12 - 56, wound 3rd (24w)

This would be aimed at rhythm players, especially in the rock/metal field, who want clear and precise chords that only a wound 3rd can give. The three sets would cover tunings from E standard down to B standard. It would parallel but surpass the Ernie Ball custom Medium / Light sets.

string appreciation

goldenkeath — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:13:03 GMT

I play a Gibson CE sometimes and I just recently had it re-strung with EJ31 strings. I am totally buzzed with how great they sound. I don't do my own work on that guitar, I haven't quite gotten the wrap technique down yet to make them stay taunt. But, I just wanted to pay tribute to the wonderful quality of these strings. That may sound trite in this world of stellar perfectionists, the music world, but, just the fact that they are "Made in America" needs to be celebrated. I also took time to view the "How it's made" video in the home site. I learned something there. So, Thanks to D'addario for continuing to be faithful to America and injecting true economic stimulus into "our" economy instead of the Chinese economy. On a philosophical note, many of us here in this country realize the true importance of the arts to a culture. I have been playing music most all my life, and I am 56 now. I shutter to think what our lives would be like without the diversion of music. I do question the direction the music community takes sometimes but, we must still maintain our acceptance and appreciation of those dedicated and fearless people that carry on the legacy of great muscianship. Viva la musica !!!

Help me pick the right strings

SteveFM — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:22:12 GMT

Hey I'm looking to tune my guitar to dropped b (low to high B Gb B E Ab Db) and i was wondering what a good choice for strings would be. Thank you

8 string guitar open a' string question

Guitarchitecture — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:27:40 GMT

Hey all,

Has anyone here experimented with using a .007 for a high A above E?

The 8 string guitar I'm getting has a 26.5" scale and is currently tuned (low to high) F#, B, E, A, D, G, B, E.

I'd like to get rid of the F# and instead go to:

B, E, A, D, G, C, E, A

I've seen videos of people using the Octave4 plus strings and getting similar scale lengths (and longer) to A440 using gauges from .005-->.007
(You can check out the Marshall Harrison video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JslLRgpNhhc)

But I've always used D'addario .011s on my electrics and I'd like to keep using them - but I don't know how stable .007 is at that pitch. I'm also guessing the scale length will require 10's but I guess I'll see when it gets here.

Thanks!

scott
http://www.guitarchitecture.org

Help with 5th string in super long scale

julioabueno — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:00:20 GMT

I am looking for strings for a super long scale bass (35"). The lengt from the inner edge of de ball end tu the nut is 37".
I have a set EXL170-6 (long scale) and all strings are ready for my bass, except 5th and 6th. I look for single strings (5th and 6th) and I have seen the XB130SL but not XB100SL, only XB100. what long is it? (XB100). Is sufficiently long for my bass? (Remember, the lengt from the inner edge of de ball end tu the nut is 37") Exist the XB100SL?
Thanks.
Excuse my poor english, I am from Spain.

Quality of Strings

Sciguy03 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:27:17 GMT

I am a science research teacher writing on behalf of one of our top students, who has been conducting research on the quality of guitar strings. He has already won top awards at the Long Island Science Congress and New York State Science and Engineering Nebula Science Fair and is preparing for the National INTEL Science Talent Search next year. Any assistance or advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. He has the following questions (via email or phone) regarding his research.

How do the low quality strings made in china affect playing and tuning a guitar?
What constitutes the making of a high quality string versus an inferior counterfeit?

My email is tdaempfle@whufsd.com

Thank you

Planet Waves Black Ice picks

Powerslave214 — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:19:22 GMT

Will these have an edge bevel, like the Dunlop Jazz III picks?

What gagues will they be available in?

Accoustic Strings

iain — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:27:31 GMT

Hi all, I've been learning the guitar for almost a year and and having trouble choosing the best sounding strings, probably to do with my not so good playing :)

I currently have D'Addario EJ26 Phosphor Bronze custom light .011 - .052 strings. I find that when I strum some chords whilst leaving the the B and high E strings open they seem to over power the other strings.

I've heard that D'Addario are the best strings, so would like to stick with them but what does everyone here think would be the best type of D'Addario to stop this.

Thanks for any help.

Bass string question

reep — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:06:51 GMT

I;m having problems with a one-off short scale bass I built from a Telecaster guitar....very low output from the G string, and it was suggested to me that it might be as simple as a dead string. Problem is, these were very expensive to buy and an off brand string set designed for a Nomad Traveller travel bass. The brand was PIE ZO-3, and the gauges were .125-.105-.085-.065. A veteran in the forum I usually hang out in has suggested I can probably get away with cutting down a long scale string to replace it, but I'm curious....Looking at strings on eBay, it looks as if these strings I've got are mammoth compared to what most manufacturers call "heavy gauge". Comments? Also, any idea whether I've got to buy a whole set to get a .065, or are bass strings sold individually, and if so by who?

Bass string size help!

TaiChiFist — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:42:26 GMT

Greetings,

I have a question which I hope you can help me answer. I just bought a Raven West 6 string Bass, RB6500 thru the Neck. Can anyone tell me what size stings does this Bass take? :w00t:

I got in contact with Raven West but, they had no idea. So, I can here to ask a question. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated! ;)

Pure Nickel Strings on acoustic/electric guitars

jvanhorn — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:41:25 GMT

I just read on a blog somewhere where some guy says he use pure nickel electric guitar strings on his acoustic. Could this be right? What do you think that would sound like. Has anyone out there ever done this?

Vintage Guitar Help????

Trashocaster056 — Sun, 18 May 2008 21:57:09 GMT

I have a 1996 or '97 Mexican Made Fender Stratocaster but im not sure what kind of strat it is (deluxe, standard, ect...)

All it says on the front of the headstock is Fender Stratocaster.

Kulson, or atleast Kulson style, tuning heads

Maple neck/fretboard w/ skunk stripe on back of neck. body wood unknown.

It has strap locks. unsure if they came stock or not.

Body finish is a baby blue/light blue color

3 single coils

Volume, tone, tone, 5-way pickup selecting, switch or unknown purpose (pickup on/off?)

Tremolo bridge (the one that is flat against the body)

***NOTE: Pictures will be suplied as soon as my computer stops being a F***ING DUMBA**!

Player Points for Bulk packs

Guitar Guy — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:26:19 GMT

I found some good deals on musicians friend for getting a large pack of strings

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/DAddario-EXL115-Medium-Strings-Bulk-Pack-?sku=104580

But my only concern is how many player points I'm getting and if I even get any.

I use .11s........just in case that affects the points in any way.

Thanks for any info!

D'Addario Pure Nickel XL review

sirshackleton — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:50:48 GMT

Hola....

I was pretty stoked when I heard D'Addario was going to be selling XLs in a pure nickel wound formula. I'm a long time D'Addario user, and had been mildly frustrated for a the few years that I started occasionally playing pure nickel strings that D'Addario didn't offer a set, forcing me to commit adultery on occasion :hehe:

I had just put a fresh set of standard XL115s on my Strat when the handful of EPN sets I had ordered arrived, and decided I didn't want to clip them off, so I figured it would be a couple of weeks or so before I could try them. Then I had a lightbulb moment.

I have a Fender Tele Plus with first-generation Lace Sensor pickups (if you're familiar with the type of Telecaster Johnny Greenwood from Radiohead plays, it's that same model). For those unfamiliar with Lace Sensors they come in several different varieties, each mimicking a particular style of pickup...a vintage humbucker, a vintage single coil, a modern hi output pickup, blah blah blah. They are extremely quite and have little to no magnetic pull. They are also, in my experience, react quite sensitively to the strings that are on the guitar. You can almost tell how old the strings are just by listening to it through an amp.

This guitar also has a lot of output and often overdrives the front of smaller wattage amps almost too easily. A set of ProSteels would probably render clean tones on this guitar nearly impossible :D I had an idea that perhaps replacing the XL115s I've used on it for...geez...15 years now?...might help tame this beast a bit. So I put a set of EPN115s on.

This set has really added some nice, vintage-y flavor to a very modern setup. The splittable Red Lace Sensor "humbucker" (really two individual Lace Sensors arranged in a humbucker configuration that can be paired or used individually) at the bridge position has gone from very brassy, aggressive and somewhat thin to taking on a rich, beefy Tele twang in the "3" position (LS closest to the bridge), a honky, wooly, somewhat vocal tone with both LSs selected (not much change here, actually) to a KILLER, barky, dynamic P90 sort of flavor in the "1" position (LS furthest from the bridge).

The middle position, typically very snappy, has retained that snap but now there's a nice midrangey roundness behind it. While standard XLs made it very shimmery and glassy (that's a good thing), the EPNs give it a round, woodier tone that loves a bit of grit behind it.

The neck position didn't change too drastically...it's a Blue LS meant to channel a big PAF humbucker type-of-sound. Still, big, rich and jazzy as before.

The output has been tamed nicely. I can now kick up the gain a bit but still stay clean when I want to. The tonal changes are not night and day; this is still the same guitar it was before the EPNs. But the subtleties that have been brought out are fantastic.

Anyways, if you've made it this far...congratulations! I'm not ditching normal XLs by a longshot, but I love how these new EPNs are performing so far, and can't wait to try them out on my other guitars. I think they're definitely worth trying on nearly any other guitar out there.

That little spring under the tremolo arm on your Strat..

marsguitars — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:39:25 GMT

I've never really got to grips with using the tremolo on my Strat Plus... it always seemed a little loose and it was a pain removing it each time to put the guitar away in its case.

But I happened to browse the Start Plus user manual online and found two things:
1) You don't have to remove the trem arm in the case! Now, this may seem obvious to others, but I bought my Strat used with the arm removed and assumed that it wouldn't fit in the case with arm fitted, so religiously removed it each time.
2) There is a little spring that fits in the trem arm mounting hole. I bought one of eBay and it makes a fantastic difference - firms up the arm and lets it stay where you put it... neither too floppy or too stiff.

It's only a little thing (literally!), but if you've got a missing trem arm spring I would recommend you get one - it makes a really big difference. Not sure if other guitars have the same thing or if it's only certain Strats.

New EXP Coated Acoustic Strings

Brian Vance - Product Manager — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:54:54 GMT

At D'Addario we have just released our new EXP Coated Strings.

They boast a 50% thinner coating that delivers at least 4 times more string life and unparalled uncoated string tone. With that, in addition to our compound-plated plain steel strings, which deliver 4X more corrision reisistant tin, we have produced the ultimate coated string. Hopefully, you've had a chance to try them. Look for the "New" artwork on the front of the package. We look forward to your comments. Feel free to post here!

For more information, please visit www.daddario.com/EXP where you'll find product and manufacturing details and video.

10 string guitars - which strings??

marsguitars — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:38:43 GMT

Hi folks,

I've always fancied a 10-string guitar like the BC Rich "Rich Bitch"

They seem to be strung like a 12-string, but does anyone know which strings they use? Do you just buy a regular 12-string set and throw away the spares?! Just curious to know what they fit in the factory.

There's a BC Rich on eBay at the moment... I'm tempted! :w00t: :cool:

Titanium coated guitars strings

marsguitars — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:52:13 GMT

I see that our friend Ernie B has started doing Titanium coated guitars strings - has anyone tried them?

Any plans for D'Addario to produce Titanium Strings?

Just started playing again after 18 yrs. and have a few questions

syner — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:50:59 GMT

I just picked up my acoustic guitar in hopes of playing again after about 18 years. It's probably a pretty poor quality guitar as far as they go, but I don't know a whole lot about that - it's a Carlos. At any rate, some things are a little foggy:

1. My finger tips are hurting way more than I ever remember them hurting when I started playing back in the day. Is there any kind of quick fix for this, like using a particular guage string? I think I've got light guage strings on now.

2. If my hands are clean when I begin playing and I play for an hour per day, roughly how long can I expect my strings to last?

3. When I put new strings on, they seem to have a really difficult time staying in tune. I seem to remember stretching them while stringing the guitar but I can't really remember the specifics. Should I be doing something something special other than just putting those suckers on and tuning them up?

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Planet Waves classic celluiod guitar picks

jvanhorn — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:10:39 GMT

I would like to buy 1200 classic celluloid Planet Waves picks. I would like 600 black and 600 white [both medium]. I can't find anyone on the internet that carries these things in the 100 pack--a few, very few, carry the 25 pack, but that is just way to expensive.

Is there anyone out there that can help me or have any suggestions?

2 questions

tnapp — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:42:19 GMT

ok so im sorta new at this. ive had a guitar for a while but i just sat round strumming it. never really playing it good. I am currently a drummer but my friend in band class needs a guitarist/vocalist and he new i had a guitar so i was put into the band. now i come to my questions. the current strings on my guitar are really thin, my friend suggests i get ernie balll beefy slinky because we play alot of the devil wears prada and such. i also want a new amp cuz the one i have is very bad. i was lookin at a fender frontman 212. does anyone have knowledge of these and if so please tell me some pros and cons. thanks

broke two 9s practicing full step bends

gtrplyr121 — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:52:10 GMT

I use D'ads and I broke two 9s last night practicing bends. I was only doing full step bends nothing over that. The first sting was over two months old with a lot of time on it, but the second one was out of a brand new pack? Should I go up to 9.5 or 10?
Thanks,gtrplyr

EJ16's to EJ19's

Taylor — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:45:55 GMT

Quick question.
I'm using EJ16's (12-53) at the moment and am thinking about changing to EJ19's (12-56).
Does the truss rod need to be adjusted for this or will everything be ok?

how to get strings for drop C tuning?

Father Pinky — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:02:45 GMT

Hi everyone!!!

I have got a need, and my need is to get a custom gauge strings for mine ½drop C½tuning:

C-G-c-f-a-d´(the same tuning is used by "System Of A Down").

Thanks to d´Addario´s string tension guide, I have calculated the right gauge for my desire tension comparing it with 9-46 sets on standard E-A-d-g-b-e´ tuning, and to get it I would need this gauge: (top to the bottom)

59-42-30-19-13-11

So I wonder where could I get this particular string set from without spending a fortune, or if anybody could guide me where could I order this strings as singles from?

Thanks in advance!!!

p.s. www.fatherband.com

www.myspace.com/fatherband

D'Addario Guitar Strings.

Billy Shears — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:27:45 GMT

Well since I had ventured into guitar land I could see that guitar strings aren't going to last nowhere near bass strings.

I practice every other day for two hours. I just put on a fresh set of XL 115W's. They been on for three weeks and they are starting to show signs of wear. They sound okay still, but I now understand why guitar guys change strings once a month.

I guess I better start buying the three packs of the XL115's without the wound G to save some$$.

The ten packs for $34.00 is a bargain.

The guitar world is a whole different ball game.

But hey, I learned how to play the opening of Led Zep's Kashmir! Im starting to get the feel for the new instrument now and im actually doing solos and riffs, and they sound pretty good! I sound particularly good with my Boss CE-20 Chorus, in clean or dirty mode.

Private Label Strings

Shad Shadington — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:51:44 GMT

Does anyone know who else D'addario makes private label strings for besides John Pearse Strings?

Wrapping strings around the peg

Thaxter — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:45:31 GMT

I have a Taylor Big Baby and a Yamaha Silent Steel string guitar. In both cases, when I restring, I have a hard time getting that first wrap around the tuning peg to not bend at an angle. At Taylor they have a detailed step by step instruction about restringing, and in the illustrations the strings seem to curve effortlessly around the peg, wrapping perfectly against it. Instead, I get sort of a 45 degree first angled wrap, then have trouble getting the strings to sort of line up in neat rows in their successive wraps.

Maybe it just takes practice, but any tips would be appreciated. :)

The Shelf Life of String Packs

Brucemac — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:49:58 GMT

Hi! New member here.:)

Lately I've been buying up 5-packs and 10-packs of D'Addario EXL120s. Not only am I getting excellent deals by buying the strings from the U.S. (compared to prices here in Australia), the multi string packs at the moment have great bonuses like the Chordmaster and the S.O.S. mini tuner.

At last count I had 32 sets of 120s and 5 sets of 125s. The strings come in corrosion resistant sealed packs although I'm guessing that some slight rusting still occurs.

Am I being realistic to expect the strings to be like new when unwrapped in 3 or 4 years time?

Slightly off-topic: The 120s and 125s are close in gauge (9 to 42 vs 9 to 46). Would anyone recommend a truss rod adjustment when changing between the two sets?

Flat Wound vs Ribbon Wound

PaulWB — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:37:27 GMT

I've heard that flat wound strings are different from Ribbon wound. I have two different sets of D'Addario strings that have the same part number - ECG24.

One is a set of Chromes XL Warm/Mellow Flat Wound Jazz Light .011-.050 ECG24. The package has a black background with a purple circle.

The other is a set of Chromes Electric Guitar Strings ECG24 High Finish Ribbon Wound Jazz Light Guage .011-.050. The package has a black background with an orange circle.

Are these the same strings with different packaging? They seem different to me but maybe one is older than the other.

D'Addario price rise January?

marsguitars — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:38:05 GMT

Hi, I heard a rumour that D'Addario string prices are going up 1st Jan 2008 - is this true? If so, by how much?

Thanks,
Paul

Strings for Classical nylon / Fingerpicker

confusedmime — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:49:35 GMT

im basically a beginner player and i have a old hand me down classical acoustic, ive always just used the normal Pro Artes but ive been wanting to try something different for a change. i primarily fingerpick everything so i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for some good strings that can last through the grime of my oily fingers and still sound good with a finger picking style. Also every time i try to look for strings online i have no idea if they are nylon or steel last time i attempted buying online i got steel strings instead so not sure where to buy from or what any help would be greatly appreciated.

The First/Earliest Steel Guitar Strings?

1 Cal — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:05:26 GMT

Hi, newb here.

Can anyone tell me when steel strings were first made/used for/on guitar... who by, and what sort of guitar(s) were they used on? I'd like to know all that, but just when steel strings were first made and/or used would be great.

I've done an initial search with no success. I've looked for a D'Addario help e-mail address with no success. I've Googled with no success. HELP PLEASE! :crying:

Cal