New Clef Guts...

#1 10-31-2009, 05:48 AM

Hello,

Has anybody try this set? Thanks in advance...

http://www.uptonbass.com/Clef-Gut-Ja...-Bass-Strings/

Gearhead43 · #2 10-31-2009, 02:38 PM

Yes, those are new, because this set comes with a wound E&A now. The regular Clefs are all plain.

Johnny Atomic · #3 10-31-2009, 08:18 PM

The wound cleffs are very new

Marcus Johnson · #4 11-01-2009, 12:57 PM

I'd be interested to hear these. I've played the original ones, and the tops were pretty nice. The unwound bottoms were pretty much useless for my purposes... so maybe this would be a good fix.

olivieraleman · #5 11-01-2009, 02:09 PM

In the picture from the Upton sight, all the strings appear to be pre-knotted, which isnt the case with that(ahem)other brand of guts.

#6 11-22-2009, 12:02 AM

Thanks to everyone who responded. If anybody else has info on these strings, please let us know. Cheers...

eric pittman · #7 11-22-2009, 01:04 PM

I have a set on the way now. I'll post some results once they're on and stretch a bit.

eric pittman · #8 12-01-2009, 12:16 PM

I recieved the strings yesterday afternoon and slapped em on. First impressions: They appear to be pretty nice strings! The E and A are the tight round wound style silver winding. The D and G are nice and smooth to the touch. They have good definition up high and down low and are easy to play. They seem to have about the same tension as Innovation Super Silvers. I did notice that finger noise seemed a little more prominent compared to the Super Silvers. Maybe this will subside a little as they break in. I'll update after I've played them a bit more.

#9 12-03-2009, 03:36 AM

Thank you for posting your impressions Eric. I think I will give them a shot in the near future. Cheers...

salcott · #10 12-05-2009, 05:07 PM

Any news?

salcott · #11 12-08-2009, 01:03 PM

I just got a set and have them on and settling in. My initial impression (caveat-this is immediately after installation), after the "Am I crazy?" is that they are pretty well made-the G and D are not quite as smooth as I remember from 30 years ago, but I think they're OK; the windings A and E are nice and tight-no opening up at the bridge. G and D are nice and punchy-A and E a bit less so. It's gonna be interesting to relearn how to play gut again.

eric pittman · #12 12-09-2009, 02:34 PM

I noticed the lack of punch after the first couple of days too. They were also a little buzzy. Cranking up the bridge cured most of that. The sound seems to be getting more complex the longer they're on though. While I still haven't found "the" EQ settings for them yet when amplified, they sound awesome playing unplugged. Overall I'm still very happy with the strings!

salcott · #13 12-10-2009, 10:50 AM

The G and D are pretty stable tuningwise, and are sounding and feeling good. The A and E are producing a lot more fundamental as they stretch and settle.

salcott · #14 12-31-2009, 12:56 PM

They've been on for a while now, and have settled pretty well, considering NYC winter and all the heat/humidity issues. My apartment stays between 68-75 degrees and 35-40% humidity. The wound strings are producing a nice fat tone both pizz and arco, and show zero sign of winding issues on the bridge area. The plain strings are not quite as smooth as I remember from my previous gut days but feel fine in general. Good punchy sound as well. I'm happy with these and intend to leave them on a while, although we know how that story goes. My community orchestra starts up in a few weeks-that should be interesting.

wallydoesbass · #15 12-31-2009, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the posts - please keep them coming. I'm interested in how these strings age.

brookmus9 · #16 05-16-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salcott

I'm happy with these and intend to leave them on a while, although we know how that story goes. My community orchestra starts up in a few weeks-that should be interesting.

How were they in the orchestra? Kept them on??? How did they hold up to arco?

salcott · #17 05-16-2010, 12:19 PM

They held up fine in the section-no complaints from me or sectionmates. I no longer have them on my bass, though-I went all the way and got a set of Gamuts. The Clefs are very good strings at their price, and a good way to decide if gut is for you. They have been off and on a couple of times and have held up well; no unwinding.

eric pittman · #18 08-17-2010, 11:49 AM

I still have these strings on my bass and I get happier with my purchase every time I pick up the bass to play. They have broken in well and are very warm, round sounding, and generally pleasing to my ears. While they will not be for everybody, I highly recommend them as a way to get into gut strings without mortgaging your home to buy them!