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Old 06-04-2008, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Calvin Marks View Post
Ken, have you tried Damien Dlogolecki strings? I have a G and D on my bass right now because I'm doing some period playing, these strings are as good as it gets for an authentic baroque sound, they of course bow very nicely with a beautiful warm gut sound. Chi-Chi Nwanoku (Principal of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment) uses these strings...you should check out her website for sound clips...
Never tried them but I am looking for regular Orchestra Strings, not any specific 'period'. I have the Chordas on a Bass now and they are not so easy to play. I start rehearsals next week and 2 concerts after that. From the looks of it now, the Guts may not make it to the show!
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