A powerful arco E string for Shen 3/4 SB200-Willow?

[Jim Mass]

Hi,

I'm looking for responses from those who own and play this particular instrument...

Has anyone found an E string with decent arco volume, power, and depth on their Shen 3/4 SB200/Willow?

I've tried Flex 92's, Permanents, Helicore Medium Orch, Superflexibles, and now have Belcantos.

For the E string, the Superflex was the best but not great.

I like the Belcantos, except for that wimpy sounding E.

(Hey, maybe it's the setup! Reminds me of the old Steve Martin standup routine...)

Thanks,
Jim

[Eric Hochberg]

Try an Evah Pirazzi. If that doesn't do it, you better see a luthier.

[Marc Piane]

I have an SB200-Willow. I used Evah Pirazzi Regulars for a while. THey were the hugest sounding strings I tried.

[Jake deVilliers]

Originally Posted by Jim Mass

Hi,

I'm looking for responses from those who own and play this particular instrument...

Has anyone found an E string with decent arco volume, power, and depth on their Shen 3/4 SB200/Willow?

I've tried Flex 92's, Permanents, Helicore Medium Orch, Superflexibles, and now have Belcantos.

For the E string, the Superflex was the best but not great.

I like the Belcantos, except for that wimpy sounding E.

(Hey, maybe it's the setup! Reminds me of the old Steve Martin standup routine...)

Thanks,
Jim

A Spirocore Mittel 'E' makes a remarkably good match with Belcanto 'A', 'D' and 'G'.

And yeah, the setup can make a big difference.

[bejoyous]

Thomastik Spirocore Stark-E 4/4 size is the way to go for a big thump, deep fundamental, great sustain, clear and accurate pitch. There's a whole thread on here somewhere.

[Marc Piane]

The only problem with the Stark E is it takes some work to get moving arco. I loved that thing pizz but arco was the reason I switched.

[iiipopes]

To better match, what are you using for A, D & G?

[Jim Mass]

Originally Posted by iiipopes

To better match, what are you using for A, D & G?

Hi,

First of all, thanks to all of you for the responses!

iiiPopes, I have the Belcantos on right now for G,D,A - and am liking them. One very positive quality of these is very fast bow response & quick starting.

Based on Eric & Fingers advice, I think trying an Evah E might be the next step.

Jake, thanks for the Spiro Mittel tip - with those, assuming I'd would have the bowing response issue, don't know if I want to sign up to drive that truck again. My bowing has improved some over the years, but...

Thanks Again,
Jim

[BassMap]

I have an SB200 and use a Permanent E which is plenty loud and keeps up just fine with the Evah Weich A/D/G.