Spirocore and Dominant

Barcza · #1 05-22-2010, 05:37 PM

What do you think, a Dominant G string works well, blended with Spirocore mittel D/A/E?

AMJBASS · #2 05-22-2010, 05:53 PM

Dr Rod · #3 05-22-2010, 07:11 PM

very well

Mark Perna · #4 05-22-2010, 07:27 PM

I used that combo for awhile. The Dom G has a lot more character than the Spiro G. It was a nice combo.

mark

LM Bass · #5 05-22-2010, 07:57 PM

I use Dominant GDA and Spiro long E, found my favourite set!

timobee4 · #6 05-22-2010, 09:42 PM

One thing for sure! I have used full set Spiros or broken set mixed with gut for years on both my upright and elec.upright, I had a little EP and Obli fetish for a short time but since I have discovered Animas I'm in love, I used to change strings on a daily bases depending if I was listening to Mingus or McBride on the way home

My wife said I spend more time changing strings than playing (not true) Animas really work for me on my carved bass Garbos on a Hybrid bass and Spiros on the elec.upright! I have the tendency to play my carved bass strung with Animas 70% of the time Garbos 30% of the time and the elec.upright when I am drunk

We all have different taste and I love all strings if played well but Velvet strings are so nice to play with the nicest growl, purring like a cat. But still would love another bass strung with Spiros only!

Greg Clinkingbeard · #7 05-22-2010, 10:31 PM

I haven't tried Doms but an Olive G with Mittels is great.

Barcza · #8 05-23-2010, 04:37 AM

Long time ago I used the Spiro mittels for years. Now I use EP, They are very nice strings, but for me, they doesn't has long life. Now, they not yet one year old, and seems are died. I don't really like to change the strings in every half year.
Last week I was in a little tour in Germany, I played on a rental rig, I played the same bass on all the three gigs, and it was equipped with Spiro mittels, and they was really nice to play with, I really enjoyed the growl, but for G I like to use something more warm and complex sounding string.

**Chris Fitzgerald** · #9 05-23-2010, 09:21 AM

The Dominant G is a gem. I've been using the same set of strings for the past 4 years: Dominant GDA, Spiro Stark E. The Dom G is definitely worth a shot in your case.

Phil Rowan · #10 05-23-2010, 09:23 AM

Yeah, I think a Dominant G might be the ticket if you're looking for a more warmer/complex sounding string. I've used them in the past and found them to be great strings, and may try a D and G Dominant again when it comes time to change strings.. but a full set of Starks seems to be calling my name too. Hmm..

Barcza · #11 05-23-2010, 10:01 AM

The only synthetic strings I used are, the EPs and Obligatos. Could you explain the differences between EPs, Oblis and Dominants? I also interested to a comparison of an EP G/D Jazzer A/E and Dom G/D Spiro A/E combos.

Eddue · #12 05-23-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Fitzgerald

The Dominant G is a gem. I've been using the same set of strings for the past 4 years: Dominant GDA, Spiro Stark E. The Dom G is definitely worth a shot in your case.

Chris

I use a full set of Dominants but want more from the Domimant E. I would think that a mittle would be a better match and a stark would be too much.

Do you think a stark E matches better with Dominants or it just works best on your bass?

Phil Rowan · #13 05-23-2010, 04:56 PM

I don't know how a Stark E matches the Dominants, but all I know is, if you want more out of your E in general, Stark E's where it's at (IME, YMMV, yada yada.. but man, I'm loving this Stark E enough to become curious about the rest of the set.. I'm sure it would be fine w/ the Doms. I'll check back to see what Chris has to say).

Eddue · #14 05-23-2010, 05:10 PM

I don't have one to see how well it works with the dominants. I know the stark E is very powerful, I think it might be too much the rest of the set. Dominants are well balanced and have the sound I am looking for except I need more from the E string. I recently bought a used Permanent and may try to see how well it works.

I just want more volume from the E string and keep the same tone and feel of the Dominants E.

I hope this isn't too far off topic. My situation is the opposite of the OP's question!

**Chris Fitzgerald** · #15 05-23-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddue

Chris

I use a full set of Dominants but want more from the Domimant E. I would think that a mittle would be a better match and a stark would be too much.

Do you think a stark E matches better with Dominants or it just works best on your bass?

Both, actually. I'm addicted to the Stark E, and use it no matter whether there are dominants or spiro mittels on the bass. I think it's a perfect match for the dominants because they share one (for me) super endearing quality: you can hit them as hard as you want, and they never choke out. I think it takes tension and/or stiffness to get that, and that the stark E has the former while the dominants have the latter. I haven't had stringlust at all since I've discovered this set.

Eddue · #16 05-23-2010, 11:52 PM

Thanks for the response Chris!

I think a spiro would match better than a permanent, or maybe a superflexible. If I find a stark E I will give it a try. Not too many other choices in a stark or heavy gauge.

I don't like to remove and then put the Dominants back on while experimenting with strings so I want to keep changes to a minimum. Dominants have the sound I want, too bad there isn't a stark E Dominant. I like the tradition Spiro sound but it's not the same as the Dominant, different feel too.

Barcza · #17 05-24-2010, 03:46 AM

How often must change a set of dominant?

Phil Rowan · #18 05-24-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddue

Thanks for the response Chris!

I think a spiro would match better than a permanent, or maybe a superflexible. If I find a stark E I will give it a try. Not too many other choices in a stark or heavy gauge.

I don't like to remove and then put the Dominants back on while experimenting with strings so I want to keep changes to a minimum. Dominants have the sound I want, too bad there isn't a stark E Dominant. I like the tradition Spiro sound but it's not the same as the Dominant, different feel too.

Whoa, Stark Dominant.. that would be a pretty thick string. IME, OMB (on my bass) I found the Permanent E to be kinda floppy and lacking in power. The Spiro Stark E is the best E I've had on there. I think bobshouseofbasses might have the best online price for Stark E's.. it'll be well worth it, and worse case if you don't like it, it'll go fast on the TB classifieds.

**Chris Fitzgerald** · #19 05-24-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Barcza

How often must change a set of dominant?

That depends on your bass, your skin PH, and a bit of luck. As I mentioned above, the set that's currently on my main bass has been on for about 4 years now (I have dry skin). I know I should probably change them soon, but every time I start thinking it's time, I play a gig where they sound like the voice of god and suddenly I'm not in a hurry any more.

drurb · #20 05-24-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Fitzgerald

The Dominant G is a gem. I've been using the same set of strings for the past 4 years: Dominant GDA, Spiro Stark E. The Dom G is definitely worth a shot in your case.

It sure is a gem! I love all four Doms. Beware though that the G, especially, is subject to breakage if ANY of the metal part of the string is wrapped around the tuning peg.