Ken's Corner (Bass Forums Sponsored By KSB)

Go Back   Ken's Corner (Bass Forums Sponsored By KSB) > Double Basses > Strings [DB] > Jazz/Pizz

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-31-2009, 02:50 PM
Sergio Netto Sergio Netto is offline
Junior Posting Member
 
Join Date: 12-31-2009
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Posts: 2
Sergio Netto is on a distinguished road
Default String Combinations

I was using D'Addario Helicore Pizzcato medium strings in my bass and their sound was pretty good for jazz pizz, but when I bought my first set, the E string broke when I was tunning it. I contacted D'Addario and they sent me another E string. Then when I bought my second set of the same strings and put it on my bass, the same problem occurred with the E string. It has broken at the same place, near the roller.
I read in internet an advice for blending the Spirocore S42 E & A Med. double bass strings with Pirastro Obligato D & G bass strings.
I'm currently using Thomastik Spirocore Solo medium, but I don't like the D and G sound pretty much. I would like to try mixing the Spirocore E and A with Pirasto Obligatos D and G, but it's an expensive experience.
Can anyone help me?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-31-2009, 04:05 PM
Eric Hochberg Eric Hochberg is offline
Posting Member
 
Join Date: 02-02-2007
Location: Winnetka, IL
Posts: 189
Eric Hochberg is on a distinguished road
Default

If you liked the sound of the Heli Pizzacatos, why don't you try a set of Spirocore Weich's. A similar jazz pizz sound, a bit lighter feel, and very high quality all around. I'm sure you won't experience any breakage with these.
__________________
Eric Hochberg
erichochberg.com
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-31-2009, 05:05 PM
Ken Smith's Avatar
Ken Smith Ken Smith is offline
Bassist, Luthier & Admin
 
Join Date: 01-18-2007
Location: Perkasie, PA
Posts: 4,851
Ken Smith is on a distinguished road
Cool SP Ws..

Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Hochberg View Post
If you liked the sound of the Heli Pizzacatos, why don't you try a set of Spirocore Weich's. A similar jazz pizz sound, a bit lighter feel, and very high quality all around. I'm sure you won't experience any breakage with these.
I have a very old set of these on my Bohemian 3/4 for which I use on jazz gigs. They work just fine providing it's the tension that works with your particular bass.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-01-2010, 11:33 PM
Richard Prowse Richard Prowse is offline
Senior Posting Member
 
Join Date: 01-21-2007
Location: Wainuiomata
Posts: 0
Richard Prowse is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Smith View Post
I have a very old set of these on my Bohemian 3/4 for which I use on jazz gigs. They work just fine providing it's the tension that works with your particular bass.
And, believe it or not, they bow pretty good.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:27 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2007 - Ken Smith Basses, LTD. (All Rights Reserved)