Eudoxa solo gauge?

[Michael Lewis]

Sorry to be off topic again.

The bass in the Bach videos is labeled, "Lorenzo Carcassi Fec. Dalla Madonna de Ricci in Firence, Anno 1765", but is thought to be made towards the end of the eighteenth century. Keep in mind Carcassi died in 1775. If you want to learn more about the instrument I found a great article.

http://www.krattenmacher.com/publica..._carcassi.html

[Thomas Erickson]

That's a nice write-up on the bass. Interesting instrument... Thanks for posting it!

[Thomas Erickson]

Still no real clue on what those solo strings are, and Pirastro apparently does not respond to email regarding bass strings. I guess it is a real exclusive market that doesn't require customer service.

Anybody want to start a string company? I think there might just be a market.


Anyway, I've seen some more of Rinat's videos, and the strings look, to me, to have the same color silks as the chromesteel solos. But, they sound like gut to me, and someone who seems to know repeatedly claims in the commentary that he plays "Eudoxa" strings.

Maybe it is a European thing? I dunno... But I like Eudoxas (that we get here in USA) and would sure like a solo set...

[Thomas Erickson]

ok, still no word from Pirastro on this. But -

I don't think the strings in the video are Eudoxas, at least as we in the US know them (i.e. gut core, silver wrap). They're the same color silks (white/ruby spiral) as Chromesteels, which do come in a solo set, and to my ear, having just tried some (Chromesteels), could very well be them. Maybe in Europe the strings have different names and/or silk colors? Dunno.

And for the record, at least in the US, Eudoxas (the gut core silver wrap string) and Original Flatchromes both have the same color silks - that is, white with violet spiral.

If Eudoxa (gut) solo strings come across my desk/browser I'll buy them, otherwise AFAIK they don't exist and I'm done trying to find out otherwise.








*Earth to Pirastro* - People like your products and are willing to spend money on premium items like gut strings, but honestly guys - hire a college grad with a basic business degree to get your company working right - and maybe an intern to handle your email or something. Imagine how much money you could make if your customers could understand and actually find your products!

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Thomas Erickson

ok, still no word from Pirastro on this. But -

I don't think the strings in the video are Eudoxas, at least as we in the US know them (i.e. gut core, silver wrap). They're the same color silks (white/ruby spiral) as Chromesteels, which do come in a solo set, and to my ear, having just tried some (Chromesteels), could very well be them. Maybe in Europe the strings have different names and/or silk colors? Dunno.

And for the record, at least in the US, Eudoxas (the gut core silver wrap string) and Original Flatchromes both have the same color silks - that is, white with violet spiral.

If Eudoxa (gut) solo strings come across my desk/browser I'll buy them, otherwise AFAIK they don't exist and I'm done trying to find out otherwise.








*Earth to Pirastro* - People like your products and are willing to spend money on premium items like gut strings, but honestly guys - hire a college grad with a basic business degree to get your company working right - and maybe an intern to handle your email or something. Imagine how much money you could make if your customers could understand and actually find your products!

Ok, I just emails my contact over there and I will try to get you a direct answer. He will read the thread and reply. Please be patient.

[Eric Hochberg]

I just emailed Rinat. See if he responds.

[Ken Smith]

(response time, 43 minutes)

Dear Ken,

Thank you for your mail and I am very sorry about not responding to Thomas’s email.
I don’t know what happened…I got the email from Thomas and forwarded it to our sales department for processing…and probably it got lost. Normally we respond in about 2 to 3 days…so if you didn’t get any answer within that time please resend the email to exclude the possibility of a lost email. Thank you for your understanding and best wishes to Thomas.

Rinat is playing Eudoxa Solo gut strings which we make as a special production. For prices please call your wholesaler.

All best wishes
Adrian

Pirastro GmbH
Adrian Mueller
Technical Director
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So call your dealer and they will call your wholesaler.

[Eric Hochberg]

Originally Posted by Eric Hochberg

I just emailed Rinat. See if he responds.

Hi Eric,sorry it took so long to reply.
Those string are Eudoxa Solo and the are a kind of special production. They are not in a catalogue as they are expensive and very few freaks like myself are interested on 'weak and unreliable" strings. I just bought Eudoxa orchestral and put them on my LSO bass. So happy!!! And my bass is even happier!
Now, for my new rec on Viennese tuning i used Eudoxa solo A,E and H (instead of putting normal orch D and A i put solo e and h tuned one tone down to have a softer touch) and orch G tuned half tone down to get F sharp.
for me there are no strings better so far. Unfortunately all the brands who make guts are not interested in developing bass strings ....financially not worth it. Shame. Maybe one day we will have a choice?

best,
rinat