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Forum: Classical/Arco 12-12-2010, 03:34 AM
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Views: 9,074
Posted By Eddue Johnson
What about a Helicore, hybrid or pizz, heavy of...

What about a Helicore, hybrid or pizz, heavy of course. I'm guessing that they might be brighter and have more presence. Tonewise, should be a good match for the rest of the set.
Forum: Classical/Arco 12-08-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,074
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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,...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 11-24-2010, 01:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 38,244
Posted By Eddue Johnson
That's just what I'll do! Thanks

That's just what I'll do!


Thanks
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 11-23-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 38,244
Posted By Eddue Johnson
I Also want to play arco as well as pizz but not...

I Also want to play arco as well as pizz but not in an orchestra. I am curious to how others are using spiros rather than just rely on my own experience.

Maybe a better question might be:

Is...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 11-22-2010, 06:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 38,244
Posted By Eddue Johnson
Usually with the topic of hybrid strings comes...

Usually with the topic of hybrid strings comes the comparison to the top orchestra strings.

Did the weichs work well for you in an orchestra?
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 11-22-2010, 01:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 38,244
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 11-19-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 38,244
Posted By Eddue Johnson
Questions for the more experienced arco players: ...

Questions for the more experienced arco players:

I know spiros will stand out in an orchestra but what about for solo or maybe auditions, would spirocore weich be a good choice?

Second...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 11-14-2010, 03:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 38,244
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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,...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 11-04-2010, 10:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 38,244
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 11-04-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 38,244
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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....
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-07-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
I wouldn't think it would be a good match, but...

I wouldn't think it would be a good match, but you can never tell what might work until someone tries it.
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-06-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
How well did the Stark E match with the Bel...

How well did the Stark E match with the Bel Cantos?
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-05-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
This post proved to exactly what I needed to do....

This post proved to exactly what I needed to do. After re-reading it, I think it might be just the right response to 90% of the questions asked on this and other bass forums. I think it also applies...
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-05-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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...
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-05-2010, 01:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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...
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-04-2010, 11:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
I think I know what you are saying but not sure...

I think I know what you are saying but not sure how it applies to Spirocores rather than other strings.

When you say focus, do you mean you have to mentally think of what you are trying to do and...
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-04-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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...
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-03-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
Just finished putting on the Spiro Starks. I just...

Just finished putting on the Spiro Starks. I just did my usual setup for a jazz bass, after prepping the nut and bridge for the larger strings. Things came together better than i expected. Right...
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-03-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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...
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-03-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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...
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-03-2010, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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...
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-02-2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,414
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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...
Forum: Classical/Arco 08-02-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,004
Posted By Eddue Johnson
There are black silks at the tailpiece and light...

There are black silks at the tailpiece and light green silks with gold wire wrapped in a lattice (criss cross) pattern on top at the peg end
Forum: Classical/Arco 07-31-2010, 12:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,004
Posted By Eddue Johnson
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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