For sale Genssler Basso w/ extended C PRICE DROP: $300

How are they with the bow? I’m interested, currently using Flexocore Deluxe and looking for a bigger, meatier sound.

Unfortunately, I can't compare them to the Flexocore Deluxe (I haven't played extensively on Flexocores or any other purely classical string since I was an undergrad, and I don't think the Deluxe version was out yet). Mind you, I am only really bowing jazz solos/melodies and playing just a handful of classical oriented gigs anymore. I do practice a lot with the bow, and I had an easy time bowing theses strings. When gigs start coming back and I wear through the raw guts, I'm probably going to order another Genssler set for my new/old bass.

These are Genssler's string that he intended for orchestral use. I find the strings quite loud and full, but without the heavy tension of dark steel orchestral strings. I would assume that these are a little thicker under the fingers than the Flexocores and probably react a little differently due to the core material and the even tension across the strings. You don't need to dig in hard to get them to speak. I find tackier rosin, like Pops, is a good match with Gensslers.

I can compare these to his AP (all purpose) strings...the APs feel a little lighter, are thicker, and have that gut-like sound when they are bowed. The Bassos do not have that gut-like sound when bowed, are easier to control, and are slightly darker. I also feel that these strings would probably be more durable than the APs, since it has a steel wrap as opposed to an aluminum one.

Please let me know if I can be of any more help. Thanks!

I’m really tempted with these but I’m wondering if I’d break the E stringing it on a standard bass without an extension. I’m thinking I would. I have an ailing set of guts that I need to consider backup for and these strings are in my list!

Rayjay, I wish I could be more help on this one. I was already asked about this, but I have no experience with stringing a long E on a bass without an extension.

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Rayjay said:

I’m really tempted with these but I’m wondering if I’d break the E stringing it on a standard bass without an extension. I’m thinking I would. I have an ailing set of guts that I need to consider backup for and these strings are in my list!

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i was the one who asked earlier. I think it would be fine if you wrapped it around the A peg and the A around the E peg. I did this with the notoriously brittle velvet compas and had no issues.