Forum: Classical/Arco
12-12-2010, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,660
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Forum: Classical/Arco
12-08-2010, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,660
Question about Helicore heavy
I haven't used the Helicore heavy gauge string but I currently use Thomastik Spirocore Starks.
On many basses with Thomastiks and Pirastro strings, strings are more balanced, in tone and volume,...
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Forum: Hybrid DB Strings
11-24-2010, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,311
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Forum: Hybrid DB Strings
11-23-2010, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,311
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Forum: Hybrid DB Strings
11-22-2010, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,311
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Forum: Hybrid DB Strings
11-22-2010, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,311
Yes, point understood.
But since we are...
Yes, point understood.
But since we are discussing hybrid strings, I think it might be asking too much for a string to excel at both jazz and orchestra settings as long as it can perform well at...
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Forum: Hybrid DB Strings
11-19-2010, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,311
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Forum: Hybrid DB Strings
11-14-2010, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,311
There are many bassists, myself included, with...
There are many bassists, myself included, with very limited bowing skills. Sometimes it's just a matter of blaming the strings rather than admitting we haven't mastered the technique of playing arco,...
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Forum: Hybrid DB Strings
11-04-2010, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,311
That is one of the reason why I prefer higher...
That is one of the reason why I prefer higher tensioned strings. Weichs are a lot easier to play but on the faster uptempo tunes I sometimes hear myself behind the beat. It's really noticeable at...
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Forum: Hybrid DB Strings
11-04-2010, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,311
I agree that Spirocore weichs are great hybrid...
I agree that Spirocore weichs are great hybrid string, as well as the entire Spirocore family of strings. I recently started using Spiro starks and feel like they are under rated as a hybrid string....
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-07-2010, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-06-2010, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-05-2010, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-05-2010, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
This post seems to sum things up nicely. The...
This post seems to sum things up nicely. The Spiro Starks work well on this bass, dark with a thick top, better than other strings I have tried. Plucked notes are very distinctive with a strong...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-05-2010, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
That's what I was thinking. Just trying to see...
That's what I was thinking. Just trying to see how it applies specifically to Spiros rather than other strings. Maybe because they are harder to bow than most strings everything above just applies...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-04-2010, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-04-2010, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
I always thought the qualities of Spiros that...
I always thought the qualities of Spiros that made them a great jazz string had an effect on how they respond to a bow. I have had more success bowing other strings than Spirocores, but I know there...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-03-2010, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-03-2010, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
All points well taken.
I just happen to come...
All points well taken.
I just happen to come across a great deal on new Starks and thought it would be worth a try, since I wasn't happy with previous strings used. I was hoping to get some...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-03-2010, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
You bring up a few points I haven't thought of....
You bring up a few points I haven't thought of. If I was playing in an orchestra there would probably be more reasons why it wouldn't work than why it would. I may find out it will be too much work...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-03-2010, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
Thanks for the input, Ken.
I also thought...
Thanks for the input, Ken.
I also thought that Starks would be harder to bow on, that's why I posted to see if anyone really uses them for arco. I also considered the Bel Cantos which I knew they...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-02-2010, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 25,356
Spirocore Starks
After a long process to find the right strings for my Phretzner bass I am very happy with my choice of Thomastik Dominants, tuned down a whole step with higher than normal string height. I play a...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
08-02-2010, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,279
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Forum: Classical/Arco
07-31-2010, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,279
Gotz strings
While going through my collection of bass strings I came across an unopen set made by Gotz (2 dots over the O). the package says multiflexible, flat chromium steel on multi wire core, polished.
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