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    Best C extension string for orchestra

    Adding an extension to my bass definitely changed the tone. Not for the worse, just the A string lacked power and clarity all of a sudden so i...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Mar 28, 2023 at 9:05 AM in forum: Strings [DB]
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    Orchestra Bass String Setup Megathread

    IME the belcanto A doesn't even come close. Tension is lower, volume is considerably lower. Just nowhere near as good, the D and G though match...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Mar 19, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    Original Flat Chrome vs. Original Flexicore/ String Nerd Talk

    So it turns out they dont anymore bit i found a company that had one in stock. Holy poopie it was terrible. Even the stark was unbelievably quiet...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Mar 16, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    Bel Cantos to Flexocor

    Thanks, how would you compare the tone and tension of the evah to a permanent?
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Mar 15, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    Bel Cantos to Flexocor

    Old thread but thought i'd share my experience for anyone interested. I've tried most of these strings mentioned above. So after lots of...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Mar 12, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    D'addario Kaplans: A tale of success.

    Many thanks. I like the spiro weich E alot but the A is just too loose on my bass and the pitches give out too easily. Have ordered a medium...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Feb 25, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    D'addario Kaplans: A tale of success.

    Good to hear that they are stiffer than the spiro weichs - could you say from memory how the stiffness compares between the kaplans and the s...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Feb 25, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    Orchestra Bass String Setup Megathread

    The permanent is also just a bit stiff for me, a bit more work for both arms compared to the spiro
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Feb 22, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    Orchestra Bass String Setup Megathread

    I have a permanent E/C that i have to say is great in alot of ways. Very loud, plays quite easily, nice and bright, VERY clear pitches - no pitch...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Feb 22, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    Orchestra Bass String Setup Megathread

    How would u compare the kaplan heavies in tension under the bow and tone to other strings? I'm particularly interested in the lower strings. I...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Feb 16, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    Orchestra Bass String Setup Megathread

    I've just been trying the spiro weich E and A, and while i love the sound, the inconsistent pitch that really droops if you dig into the string...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Feb 14, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    Orchestra Bass String Setup Megathread

    Thanks. How much darker was the original flexocor E compared to the A?
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Feb 14, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    String recommendations please

    It's tough to recommend one full set that will work. So few sets seem suited to my bass at least across the whole set, although i'm yet to try...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Feb 4, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    String recommendations please

    Could you speak a bit about any comparisons you've drawn between the spiro weich E (ext if possible) and kaplan E? I'm using a spiro weich E/C...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Feb 4, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]
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    Best C extension string for orchestra

    Very tempted to do that, but while i love it for the E string, i feel like they would take a LOT of getting used to if i used the full set. If...
    Post by: Freud_Chicken, Feb 2, 2023 in forum: Strings [DB]