Tension

[Adrian Juras]

You can get the Flexocore('92) in Weich or Thin gauge as well. Or you could buy a set of Belcanto Solo and tune them down to Orch. pitch.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Adrian Juras

You can get the Flexocore('92) in Weich or Thin gauge as well. Or you could buy a set of Belcanto Solo and tune them down to Orch. pitch.

On the Bel solo's since the regular Bel E is soft within the set would you advise mixing the regular E with the Solo G-D-A tuned to Orchestra pitch or is the Solo E tight enough to work tuned down by itself?

The regular Es in many sets feel softer than the rest of the set. Also, the E usually has the least amount of bridge height off of the Top while might also be why the are softer. Testing tension on a machine without the normal bridge curve assumes the E is pulled as tight as the D or A which I think it is Not. What I do often is put the E on the upper post and switch the A lower to te E post. This added afterlength I think helps the tension or softer Es in general.

[Adrian Juras]

I am not sure how that set would balance(Reg E with Solo A D G). Only one way to find out I guess... In my experience the Thomastik Solo strings do feel great tuned to Orch pitch, and aren't too loose.

[Calvin Marks]

Ken, these are the Pirastro FLAT-CHROMESTEELS, not Original Flat-Chrome. They are Ruby windings...

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Charles Stark

Ken, these are the Pirastro FLAT-CHROMESTEELS, not Original Flat-Chrome. They are Ruby windings...

I don't know why they feel tight then. These are lighter strings than the other Pirastros. Maybe your bass needs some adjusting. What is the neck camber like from nut to end of neck root? Is the neck under the fingerboard perfectly straight or bowed under the fingerboard along with it? These things will make any bass feel tight.

[Calvin Marks]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

I don't know why they feel tight then. These are lighter strings than the other Pirastros. Maybe your bass needs some adjusting. What is the neck camber like from nut to end of neck root? Is the neck under the fingerboard perfectly straight or bowed under the fingerboard along with it? These things will make any bass feel tight.

Hey, thanks for the reply. I'm unfortunately having a hard time understanding the camber concept.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Charles Stark

Hey, thanks for the reply. I'm unfortunately having a hard time understanding the camber concept.

Camber is 'bend' by design hopefully. Press down the e string ON the fingerboard at the nut and at the heel of the neck on the e side. Look under the string. How much space is there at the highest or middle point around the a note on the e. That space is camber IF the neck under the fingerboard is a perfectly straight line. If not, the neck has bowed forward. Measure it first.

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