Similar in sound/tension to Weichs but thicker?

[JAS]

I am looking for a string similar in sound and tension to Spirocore Weichs but with a bit thicker gage.

I need a string that bows at least as well as the Weichs but are just a little thicker. I would like something with about the same tension - def. not any more - I could deal with slightly less.

Any suggestions? On this carved bass, I have not tried the Obligatos, but they ended up seeming kind of stiff and dull sounding on my Kay.

[Dr Rod]

Originally Posted by JAS

I have not tried the Obligatos, but they ended up seeming kind of stiff and dull sounding on my Kay.

Stiff?? If obligatos are stiff to you (or to your bass) then I really wouldn't know what else to recommend, exept maybe solo strings tuned down.

[TroyK]

Originally Posted by Dr Rod

...exept maybe solo strings tuned down.

Actually that's a good suggestion. Try Spirocore solos tuned down. I like them quite a bit better than weichs. Perfect tension on my bass in the summer, a little too soft in the winter without changing set up. Bow better than weichs. Sound like low tension Spirocores.

I can't compare weichs to Corellis, but someone will. I don't think that there are a lot of things like Weichs on the market. It seems to me that that kind of have that little corner of the market covered.

Troy

[anonymous0726]

If gauge is your only complaint I would suggest just getting used to them. If they are too light and giving you headaches because of this, I would suggest heaver strings, like regular Spiros, and getting used to playing them a bit lower, or raising your string height with your current setup.

[shwashwa]

spirocore solo's tuned down will not be thicker gage than weich's, which is what the origional poster is looking for. corelli's are softer or as soft, but the thickest gage is about as thick as a weich from what i can tell. you may want to try dominant solo strings tuned down. i hear they're pretty thick, and they would be soft. i know someone who uses this setup, and the sound is great, but i've never had the opportunity to try the bass... i've also heard of people using solo obligatos tuned down. i'd love to hear people's impressions using the synthetic core solo strings tuned down.

Originally Posted by TroyK

Actually that's a good suggestion. Try Spirocore solos tuned down. I like them quite a bit better than weichs. Perfect tension on my bass in the summer, a little too soft in the winter without changing set up. Bow better than weichs. Sound like low tension Spirocores.

I can't compare weichs to Corellis, but someone will. I don't think that there are a lot of things like Weichs on the market. It seems to me that that kind of have that little corner of the market covered.

Troy

[JAS]

I'm just wondering about what is a similar sounding string that is a bit thicker.

I have actually tried Spiro Solos and Obl. Solos tuned down a while back. They both were nice, but the Spiro solos were too thin and the Obl solos did not have enough definition.

I like the definition/sustain/tone of the wiechs for the most part, they are a good compromise from all the strings I have tried. Just wondering what might be similar but thicker.

[TroyK]

Originally Posted by shwashwa

spirocore solo's tuned down will not be thicker gage than weich's, which is what the origional poster is looking for.

When responding to a post with my special brand of pointification, I frequently find the original question irrelevant.

:-)

I think that the key is that Spirocores sound like Spirocores. You could try Helicore Pizzacatos. Jazzers sometimes get compared to Spirocores, but they feel very different to me. No one has built a better Spirocore than Thomastik.

I agree with Ray, get used to weichs or try going up a gauge to mettiels. You could try Corellis, Helicores, Jazzers, etc, but if you really like the way that Spirocores sound, you'll probably come back to them.

[JAS]

Yeah, your probably right. I have come back to them a couple times already because for me, they seem to be the best compromise string even though sometimes I get sick of them.

[Chris Fitzgerald]

You could also try the flexocore, which feel pretty soft to me.

[TroyK]

Originally Posted by Chris Leftfieldgerald

You could also try the flexocore, which feel pretty soft to me.

...but sound nothing like Spirocores.

[bribass]

Originally Posted by JAS

I'm just wondering about what is a similar sounding string that is a bit thicker.

I have actually tried Spiro Solos and Obl. Solos tuned down a while back. They both were nice, but the Spiro solos were too thin and the Obl solos did not have enough definition.

I like the definition/sustain/tone of the wiechs for the most part, they are a good compromise from all the strings I have tried. Just wondering what might be similar but thicker.

Just try Orch Spiros. I played Weichs for years and recectly bought a set of new Spiros at a discount on Ebay. In the picture they had the Weich stamp on the envelopes, but when they arrived they were the Orch. (medium or mittel) gage. A bit thicker. I decided to try them anyway and I'm very happy w/ the results. All the stuff I like about Spiro Weichs, but more robust and louder. The G isn't as whinny and the E is less whimpy. The gage feels a little meatier, but I got used to that quickly. I think I lowered my string height slightly to compensate. They seem a little less scratchy w/ the bow than Weichs as well. Sounds like this may be the obvious solution for you. Good luck, BG

BTW, Corelli's have Thinner gages than most strings.

[martinc]

JAS:

Try Pyramid Soloflex....if you can find them. Just what you are looking for.
I got a couple last week from a guy who got them in a load of bankrupt stock. They sound and feel great. Best I ever tried in the past 10 years.
They are slightly bigger in diameter that the Spirocores and have a more solid sound. Not dull either. Very well made.
If you find a source for them please post it. I have been unable to find anyone who carries them.

[JAS]

Intersting. That is a string that I have never tried. I will keep an eye out for that.

The Spiro. Orch. are nice. I have used them before and I still have a set in the closet. I might try them again sometime.