"Cello" Strings? (Bass in Fifths)

KeijiApocalypse · #1 04-26-2007, 01:31 PM

I've been playing bass in fifths for a semester now, and I'm going to be purchasing my own bass to have set-up in fifths. Does anyone have any recommendations on strings? I know Velvet Strings makes a set tuned to CGDA, but are there any other options?
Anyone else who plays bass like this please let me know, I'd like to have someone to talk to about this!!

bassist1962 · #2 04-26-2007, 01:44 PM

Pirastro makes a set of Obligato's tuned in Fifths. Check thier webpage, and online retailers for pricing.

jallenbass · #3 04-26-2007, 02:06 PM

Spirocores are available in 5ths.

kontrabass · #4 04-26-2007, 05:27 PM

Do a forum search for detailed information. There has been lots of discussion on this topic.

Depending on whether your focus is, I'd recommend starting with either a combination of Thomastik Dominants (A, D, F#/G) with a Weich Spirocore (Low C) or Pirastro Obligatos (fifths set). Both combinations make for generally wonderful hybrid strings, but it will ultimately depend on how they sound on your bass.