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Forum: Classical/Arco 06-07-2013, 11:22 PM
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Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb I have used the SF Ex some time ago on my...

I have used the SF Ex some time ago on my Storioni. It was on the bass when I first bought it so they did at least make it back then. It was an orchestra gauge, not solo.
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-13-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
I have heard of and seen that string combo used....

I have heard of and seen that string combo used. But, it's only 2 of the 4 strings in the set. Do they still use that set over there?
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-07-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Fast bowing..

Richard, I did Beethoven's 9th with the them, New World Symphony and a Pop's concert doing mostly Pizz and all the Amp work in the section while the other 3 basses just watched for a good part of the...
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-06-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Reds on the Hart...

Ok, having the Solo set on one bass I think is enough for me to test over the Summer. Being that I had them in stock already, it was easy to try them on something without having to order them in. I...
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-05-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Well yes but first off, I need a set with no...

Well yes but first off, I need a set with no internal damage completely healthy within the windings and second, a set with an Extension E/C string. Third, it is only June now and I wont have a...
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-04-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool humm??

I think it depends on your bass. The two basses I tried the Kaplans on are old deep sounding basses, the Hart and the Marconcini school bass. I have never tried Spiro reds on either of those basses....
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-04-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool ??

I thought the main question was the Bowing of the Reds in Orchestra. The tension between 3/4 or 4/4 sets do not matter all that much. Why would one buy strings too long or short for his bass? Plus,...
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-03-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool One day a new sub comes into the section with a...

One day a new sub comes into the section with a smallish old dark varnished Italian bass and I looked over at his strings. G/D Flex (? 92 or orig) and E/A Spiros. They sounded fine. A year or so...
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-03-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool When I had my old Czech/German bass in the early...

When I had my old Czech/German bass in the early '70s, my friend Victor Venegas told me I needed Flexocors to Bow as I was using Red's. So, I got them (they were like the 92s, reddish/maroon silk)...
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-02-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Ok, the Hart, my Lipkins, Bryant or Fetique,...

Ok, the Hart, my Lipkins, Bryant or Fetique, sticky rosin of sorts and a bow arm that almost never tires..

I used them decades ago on my old Italian but I don't know if they will work on the...
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-02-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Ok, but I have seen it on French basses that...

Ok, but I have seen it on French basses that started as 4s, no? Not to mention that all the Meyer and Pollmann's were 4s as well, right?

But besides that and BACK on Topic, your thoughts,...
Forum: Classical/Arco 06-01-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Subject!!!!!

The Subject is Sprio REDS, the Mediums only. The size of your bass will determine which set you get, the S42s or the 3885s, All the other models and gauges are irrelevant at the moment as far as my...
Forum: Classical/Arco 05-31-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Thumbs up Wow, great. Much more info than the email but...

Wow, great. Much more info than the email but that was specifically for just one model.

Now that we have you here, I have mentioned that I think Spiro reds are more common in Europe for Orchestra...
Forum: Classical/Arco 05-31-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
ok..

I can't post that chart either. As far as the subject goes, what can you tell me if anything about Orchestral bowing for the Red set, medium gauge, either length.
Forum: Classical/Arco 05-31-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Forward me the email to...

Forward me the email to support@kensmithbasses.com

I think there is one set of Reds for a normal size bass that I consider mediums aka mittels. These other names and gauges are newer to me than...
Forum: Classical/Arco 05-31-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool pizz?

The Hart is more of a dry sounding bass Pizz wise. Until last month, it was always used as an Orchestral bass, never for Jazz. It took me almost 5 years before I touched the bridge to fit it for my...
Forum: Classical/Arco 05-31-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Richard, I am not saying that the Kaplans are not...

Richard, I am not saying that the Kaplans are not fast. I just did Beeth. 9th with them on my Hart bass. There are some major fast parts in that piece. They worked great. I was only saying that I...
Forum: Classical/Arco 05-30-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Fast response? I am not sure they do for all...

Fast response? I am not sure they do for all set-ups and playing styles. They feel a bit light and I now have the 2nd set on my Marconcini school bass which I hardly use outside of the office. They...
Forum: Classical/Arco 05-29-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 69,122
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Spirocore Red's, Orchestral ??

If anyone has protested Spiro Reds for Orchestral Bowing on line, I was one of them and made no secret of it. So, let me voice my new interest about this.

Years ago when I played in NY using my...
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