Best prices online for string sets?

Betsy · #1 10-28-2010, 05:40 PM

I'm looking for Thomastiks or Hybrids, 1/2 size (well, I'm 5' tall...I could get 3/4 and get out my scissors).

If you know of any other Jazz strings that are good for pizz and arco, I'd appreciate advice as well.

I apologize if there is another post like this, but I wasn't able to find one by searching. Thanks for any ideas.

**Francois Blais** · #2 10-28-2010, 06:27 PM

Bob G. has a good selection of 1/2 size DB strings.
http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product...fm?ProdID=2047

Corellis are interesting too.
Very thin, and they can sound quite bright for a few weeks.

Betsy · #3 10-28-2010, 07:13 PM

Merci, François! I was wondering about the Corellis. May try those and some Hybrids and compare. The Hybrids only last me 3 months though

**Francois Blais** · #4 10-29-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Betsy

Merci, François! I was wondering about the Corellis. May try those and some Hybrids and compare. The Hybrids only last me 3 months though

3 months?
You like them very bright?
Why did you change them that soon?

Betsy · #5 10-29-2010, 06:45 PM

Oh, it's 'cause I play a lot. They simply wear out and have no life left. Ordered Corellis last night and looking forward to trying them. Thomastiks have sure gone up in price a lot!

reedo35 · #6 10-30-2010, 06:09 AM

Wow, I play a lot and my Corellis lasted almost two years before I had to replace them. Do you wipe the strings down after you play? or maybe you don't like the sound of them after they are broken in, in which case I reccomend you switch to spirocore weichs.

Greg Clinkingbeard · #7 10-30-2010, 09:53 AM

The Hybrids are a bit darker than spiros in my experience.

Betsy · #8 11-01-2010, 10:29 PM

I do wipe the strings down after playing. They simply went dead (not dark, but toneless) after 3 months. I was playing really a lot, so that may be why. I just got the Corellis in the mail today and look forward to hearing them. I really appreciate your comments and help. Thanks to all of you.

**Francois Blais** · #9 11-02-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Betsy

I just got the Corellis in the mail today and look forward to hearing them. I really appreciate your comments and help. Thanks to all of you.

Which set did you buy, if I may ask?

Betsy · #10 11-02-2010, 05:32 PM

Of course you can ask! 350A mediums.

http://www.savarez.fr/anglais/corell...itecontrebasse

I just realized that Corellis are made by Savarez in France. I lived there when I was younger and go back once or twice a year. I'm a little confused as to whether they are cheaper there, but I'll look next time if these new ones play well on my bass.