Original Flexocor & Original Flat-Chrome

[Jeff Moote]

Now that's a thorough response! I'm going to save that on my hard drive for future reference

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Here is my chart of Tensions from heaviest to lighest;
Orig Flex.
92 Stark
Orig. FC
Flex 92 (close to the Orig FC except the E)
FCS

In Tone, I rate them as such from dark to bright when new on the Bass.
92 Stark
92s
Orig Flex
Orig FC
FCS

All of the strings listed about are great bowing strings. I Think now that Pirastro has these so that any Bass can get what it needs to sound good, bow good and feel good. I think all 3 factors are needed to enjoy your bowing Bass.

I think you're right on here - they offer many choices so that you can match strings to your bass and preferences. I guess the reason I like the OFs (solid blue thread) is because I have a heavy bow arm and prefer something I can pour the weight onto for more sound. From your experiences, it sounds like the next string for me to try might be the 92 in Stark gauge. You say they sit at the other end of things in term of dark/bright tone, but are closest in thickness. Similar under the bow I take it?

Another string that I'm curious about lately (for various reasons) is Thomastik Dominant, but that's a topic for a new thread I think...