A-string recommendation needed

[hensonbass]

I currently have a set of Spiro Mittles on my Crissy 5-stringer and the A-string is just a tad bit thinner sounding compared to the other strings.

I'm thinking of trying a Spiro Stark A or maybe a Dominant A even though I know the tensions of these two strings are very different.

What string would better suited to keep the same overall color but just sound beefier?

FYI: I play pizz and arco equally.

[Francois Blais]

How old are they?
Once they settle in, they may sound better balanced.

[jrlynch]

the evah A is a real thunderlizard.

[drurb]

As Francois noted, if they're not settled in, give them time. I recently put on a set of Spiro mittels and the A sounded quite hollow for a couple of weeks. If you are experiencing uneven response/tone across the strings even after they settle, I suggest you have a luthier look at the bass rather than trying to fix the problem with an unmatched set of strings. Spiros are quite balanced as a set (the potential peskiness of the G notwithstanding).

Originally Posted by jrlynch

the evah A is a real thunderlizard.

Yes, the Evah regular and weich are powerful, punchy, dark strings. I really like the weichs. That said, I'd never mix either Evah A with a set of Spiro mittels as they differ greatly in sound (overtone series), diameter, and feel.