What are some excellent 5ths tuning arco strings?

Blazemourne · #1 07-14-2006, 10:37 PM

Anyone know any great arco strings for 5ths tuning (C-G-D-A, like cello but octave lower)?

indianmandolin · #2 07-14-2006, 10:42 PM

Try Dominants. It's the most popular fifths string in Canada!
1. Solo A
2. Orchestra D
3. Solo F# tuned up.
4. Low C

Many also like a Spirocore C.

Justin K-ski · #3 07-15-2006, 12:47 AM

Thomastik make a Set tunes in 5ths. If you can get into the spirocore arco sound then go for it. The sound is a little scratchy in the low register but sounds great uo top.

kontrabass · #4 07-15-2006, 07:09 AM

I have mentioned this before, but Pirastro just came out with Obligato strings. I hear good things about the first few sets to come out.

Blazemourne · #5 07-17-2006, 06:32 PM

Hmmm... Just how scratchy are the Spirocore strings when they are bowed?

Blazemourne · #6 07-17-2006, 06:37 PM

Are Spirocore strings even available in 5ths tuning?

**Francois Blais** · #7 07-17-2006, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazemourne

Are Spirocore strings even available in 5ths tuning?

http://www.thomastik-infeld.com/johc...bSubStaerke=58

http://www.thomastik-infeld.com/johc...bSubStaerke=57

Both medium and weich gauges for the "Red Mitchell" set.
(sets #3986,0 and 3986,0W )