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More likely ISB? Idk

I have some rumored info that this line will be launched at the upcoming NAMM show in January 2025 (mostly heresay) and that they will be available in the spring for retail sale. Fingers crossed!

Check out Joey Naegar’s website resources. He has an extensive spreadsheet. Good luck Mr.Spotless ;)

Hello TB, I would like to figure out the history of when every string brand and line came out. Pirastro’s Original Flexocor, Original Flatchrome (previously Eudoxa?), and Thomastik’s Spirocore and Dominants are quite old. But when EXACTLY were they released? When were Permanents? Anyone know...

"Strong"? Bel Cantos only come in one gauge for orchestral tuning as far as I know

What are the dimensions of the bass? Body length, upper and lower bouts, string length?

Good luck with the sale, Brandino! This bass is one of the best orchestral audition basses I've heard. Clear, balanced, easy to play, sophisticated mature sound. I'm sure its next owner will appreciate it as well.

IMO I think it’s better. The tone is more even A to D than the bels.

What year is this one?

After about 3 weeks, the strings have broken in nicely. I am using the GDA and a medium Spiro C, as the prototype C was once again not full enough for my bass. The G and D strings are very nice, and the A is good. Many of the tonal issues in the G and D were solved compared to the set I got in...

Hello! I have a 6” long Brass endpin, 1/2” diameter. Shipping to continental US only. Thanks! Nash

It can sometimes be hard to quantify or codify the words two people use to describe sound. I should say that, as strings break in, they become quicker and have less sustain and a more balanced tonal envelope (less erratic bright tones). Tight/loose have too many different connotations to other...

I just received and put on the newest version of the prototype strings. They are noticably thicker than the model I had before. As before, they are quite twangy and bright for now, but I remember them taking a week or so to settle to where they stay for a few months. At this new point, only a...

Hi Eric Are these the DEC23 version? If so, and if you're not planning on using them, I'd be happy to take them off your hands ;)

I assume they will develop a low B and a solo set once they have finalized the standard 4 string and extension set.