Good old Weichs!

[Eddue Johnson]

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 either. And considering that Spiros (weich included) are designed to be an orchestra string which is accepted by many to be the go to string for jazz it seem to qualify as a good hybrid string.

[Terry McDougal]

Originally Posted by Eddue Johnson

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 either. And considering that Spiros (weich included) are designed to be an orchestra string which is accepted by many to be the go to string for jazz it seem to qualify as a good hybrid string.

My Man, it is a good hybrid string. It's just that, by definition, one application will probably be a bit stronger than the other.
I use Weichs for pizz and bowing, but no longer on my main bass. I accept that there is always a compromise and, as Ken would probably add, no two basses are really the same.
Well, since we're quoting, here's one from José Ortega y Gasset:
"There are people who so arrange their lives that they feed themselves only on side dishes."
Hey, use what works best for your purposes.

[Eddue Johnson]

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?

[Bin Hire]

Originally Posted by Eddue Johnson

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?

Do you want to play in an orchestra on a fairly regular basis or do you want to play other music? I don't want to play in an orchestra, but I want to play arco as much as I can. I guess that if orchestral playing was my passion, I'd check out what the symphony players are using. I suggest that you go to a local symphony concert and find out what strings they are using. Really that's the proof of the pudding.

[Eddue Johnson]

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 the purpose of a hybrid string to be able to play well in an orchestra and a jazz band, just play arco and pizz?

Since I am not an orchestra bassist, it's either arco or pizz for me. I can't speak for orchestra players.

[Terry McDougal]

Originally Posted by Eddue Johnson

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 the purpose of a hybrid string to be able to play well in an orchestra and a jazz band, just play arco and pizz?

Since I am not an orchestra bassist, it's either arco or pizz for me. I can't speak for orchestra players.

There are better bowing strings but, as a hybrid, Weichs bow well.

It's a braw bricht moonlit nicht the nicht, so play and enjoy.

[Eddue Johnson]

That's just what I'll do!


Thanks