Spirocore Starks

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Eddue Johnson

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 once the bass is set up and tuned, I will know a little more this week when it's all done. It is the thick carved top that I think it can handle the Starks. Whether I can handle them may be a different story! This bass sounds good with most strings I have tried but always seems to be capable of a bigger and better sound. With the other factors involved, 4/4 string on a 3/4 scale bass, tuned down a whole step and as of yet unknown string height, I can't be sure of the actual tension to the top of the bass or the effort required of the left hand.

And even if all that works for me, there's still the issue of bowing Starks. If it can be done on this bass, and can I do it?

Too much thinking. Time would be better spent on practicing. I put a string on the bass and leave it there unless it's not working. When the strings are shot, I get the same again or try something else maybe. Sometimes I go back to the original set. I don't make a life out of it, just what it takes. Want heavy strings to bow on at Orchestra Pitch? Get Orig. Flex or 92s Stark. They will be easier to Bow than Spiros but still give you a workout. Need a bigger workout? Try push-ups and Sit-ups..