Suggestions for Hybrid

[bdengler]

I play in church. I use pizz in most of the pieces, but I still use arco in about 30% of the pieces. Currently, I have Helicore Orchestral mediums on the bass. I amplify the bass using a Schertler transducer. I'm wondering, with this combination of playing, if anyone would recommend another type of string. One of my teachers suggested I do NOT use the Helicore Hybrid, because, he believed, they were good for pizz but not especially good for arco. Any thoughts? Thanks, Brian

[olivier]

It is not clear from your post what you don't like in your current strings. Although I have no experience with Helicore Orch., I have tried previously the Hybrid variety and I agree that their bow-ability is questionable. Switching to Obligato was a relief (check Don's topic, or dig in the archives for the "best compromise" posts.

[reedo35]

With the schertler, I would reccomend the Corelli 370tx.IMHO, They seem to respond well to arco, and while they do not have the same sustain as the helicore, they do have a nice sweet sound.