Easy to Bow "E" String

bdengler · #1 01-23-2006, 01:37 PM

As I slug through some health issues, I would appreciate your recommendation on an arco string that is easy on the left hand and easy to bow. I'm recovering from shoulder injuries (plus I've had ongoing problems with the left hand that's being treated), so I need a string that doesn't kill me when I finger and bow the E string. Thanks for your help!

Brian

chipsas · #2 01-23-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bdengler

As I slug through some health issues, I would appreciate your recommendation on an arco string that is easy on the left hand and easy to bow. I'm recovering from shoulder injuries (plus I've had ongoing problems with the left hand that's being treated), so I need a string that doesn't kill me when I finger and bow the E string. Thanks for your help!

Brian

eudoxa E - deep round warm sound, good articulation with bow.. and you can play clear fast stuff on eudoxa E..

Reuben · #3 01-23-2006, 03:11 PM

Corelli 370 or maybe Helicore Orch light gauge.

anonymous0726 · #4 01-23-2006, 04:15 PM

Flex '92 Stark. I haven't played this one myself, but if it is a good match for the rest of the set (see KSB), then I would say it's a great bet. Gauge and stiffness are similar to regular gauge Spiros, maybe a bit softer and more noodle-y ala the Obligatos.

jmpiwonka · #5 01-23-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Parker

Flex '92 Stark.

this string bows well, it feels a little looser than a spiro mittel E to me (going from memory here though), i think the guage is about the same too.

Hector Wolff · #6 01-23-2006, 08:09 PM

Well, maybe in comparison to Spiros, the Flex '92 Stark E might be easier to bow and easier on the left hand, but in my opinion, in comparison the the Heliocore Orchestra Medium E I have bowed for more than two years, and the Heritage E that I tried on my section mates bass, the Flex Starks require more work for the left hand and more pressure with the bow.

jmpiwonka · #7 01-23-2006, 10:28 PM

well, i had pirastro pizzicatos on my bass before.....
and i have new hair in my bows and kolstein rosin now so they are easy to get started and i think most stuff will seem easy after the pizz's.

i don't know about left hand tension, they don't feel bad at all to me.

conte2music · #8 01-24-2006, 08:33 AM

I've been using superflexible solos for about 6 months. They are low tension, but bow well, especially the E and A. I'm sure they won't sound as good as something like the eudoxa, but you could also purchase the whole super set for what you'd pay for the the eudoxa e. Especially if you see yourself gaining strength, you could get back to your regular strings in a few months the super could be a good cheap way to stay on your instrument while you recover.

Hope that helps a bit. I think the E can be purchased for around $35 new.

Chris

bdengler · #9 01-24-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chipsas

eudoxa E - deep round warm sound, good articulation with bow.. and you can play clear fast stuff on eudoxa E..

Hmmm....I have a set of "ducks", not a bad idea. I also have, I found, Obligatos, Permanents, Helicore light tension orchestra and the Corelli 370's. Out of this batch, any recommendaitons other than the Eudoxa's? Thanks, Brian

chipsas · #10 01-24-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bdengler

Hmmm....I have a set of "ducks", not a bad idea. I also have, I found, Obligatos, Permanents, Helicore light tension orchestra and the Corelli 370's. Out of this batch, any recommendaitons other than the Eudoxa's? Thanks, Brian

jargar's are great for easy bowing, and warm tone! but E string can't respond well when you need to play fast on this string.. compared to eudoxa E. for me, eudoxa = the best E i've tried. other choice i'd say - corelli , if you're looking for a good articulation with bow on E.. they sound weak though..
by the way, i heard that innovation 140b not bad, and they are similar to eudoxa's..

kwd · #11 01-24-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chipsas

.. by the way, i heard that innovation 140b not bad, and they are similar to eudoxa's..

I have a 140B E on now. It's pretty easy to start but requires a little more from the left hand than a Corelli. It's similar to the Jargar Forte E.

It works well as a match to the plain gut A, D and G I have on now.

bdengler · #12 01-24-2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kwd

I have a 140B E on now. It's pretty easy to start but requires a little more from the left hand than a Corelli. It's similar to the Jargar Forte E.

It works well as a match to the plain gut A, D and G I have on now.

I had Jagars on my other bass; I thought the E string required a lot of bow pressure. Jagars are pretty forgiving strintgs, however.

Brian

JoeyNaeger · #13 01-24-2006, 04:25 PM

The corelli 370s are by far the most comfortable string I've played on for both left and right hands. It's easy to stop notes with the left hand and are incredibly responsive to the bow. I hope this helps.

chipsas · #14 01-25-2006, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bdengler

I had Jagars on my other bass; I thought the E string required a lot of bow pressure. Jagars are pretty forgiving strintgs, however.

Brian

compared to jargar E, eudoxa E bows like a dream..
these are expensive though..
but i don't know other E string could sound so good with so good articulation..
maybe your answer is- corelli, if you don't need big warm round sound.., these are weak, thin sounding strings, but very comfortable to play.

bdengler · #15 01-25-2006, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chipsas

compared to jargar E, eudoxa E bows like a dream..
these are expensive though..
but i don't know other E string could sound so good with so good articulation..
maybe your answer is- corelli, if you don't need big warm round sound.., these are weak, thin sounding strings, but very comfortable to play.

Yes, I would agree, the Correlli's are wonderful on the hands. They also vibrato nicely.

Brian