Nick Scales reporting in...

[bassic6251]

Wow! This thing has really taken off since the first time I saw it!! My name is Nick Scales and I am the bass instructor at West Texas A&M University. I am looking forward to getting involved with Talkbass!

[noelito]

Hello nick

Noelito calling from Wales U.K. I play only double bass,mainly fingers but really like the sound of the bow.
What type of string do you go for?

[bassic6251]

Hi Noelito
It depends completely on bass sound and set-up and I have tried a ton of different strings.
I currently use a mix of Flexocore (top three) and Pirastro Permenant (extended E) for my orchestral bass. Pirastro Flat Chromes for my solo bass(also regularly re-tuned as my wife's orchestra bass) and Spirocore Weichs for my jazz bass. I pray I never have to replace all at the same time!!
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