abg strings

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    [ABG] Dogal Hellborg Nickel Flatwound on Braided Rope Core Strings

    Installation G .037” 0.94mm D .054” 1.34mm A .076” 1.93mm E .091” 2.32mm *silks delicate/ratty B .108” 2.74mm *silks delicate/ratty Ball to Silk length 36±” The wraps are nice smooth, but the B,E silks have much to be desired—they're a bit ratty out of the package. The...
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    [ABG] Jens Schoenitz "Polished" Silver on Nylon Core Strings

    I'm demo-ing a set of the Jens Schoenitz “polished" silver on nylon core strings. I found out about these strings while searching for a bass (and/or Luthier for a custom build). I was really excited about Jens’ Mummel and Zett basses, then happy to learn that he has also developed his own...
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    [ABG] Aquilastrings Round Spirals (copper round wounds)

    This has been along time coming... I received a set of Aquilastrings Round Spirals last ... Fall?? and Ive been meaning to post a demo for a while but work and family got in the way. Let me thank @Mimmo upfront for 1. sending me a pre-production set to demo 2. having incredible patience while...
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    [ABG] LaBella 750s Copper-White Tapes

    I'll be comparing against TI Jazz Round/Jazz Flat/Acousticore, Dogal Hellborg, Fisoma 2716, Aquilastrings Copper on Bioplastic, GHS pressure bronze, Labella 'Olinto' flats/Black/Gold-White tapes, Galli Synthesis on my Furch SW5 ABG, piezo pickup. Im searching for a specific tone/feel, and all...
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    Aquilastrings Flatwound ABG String set (Copper flats on Bioplastic 'Sugar' core)

    Appearently Aquilastrings has a new offering for those of us that are looking for a supple flat ABG string. For me 'the battle' is finding the right combination of Volume/Tone/Feel. I want to try these along side: TI AcoutiCore JR, Dogal Helloborg, Fisoma F2716. Also curious how the copper wrap...
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    Fisoma 2716 Silverwrap on Nylon Core

    Basically a bass version of classical guitar strings. They come in a variety of mensure, tensions, and tunings (its little confusing on the site). Available from Lordofthestrings.com or Lenzner direct. I'll be comparing against TI jazz round/jazz flat/acousticore, Dogal Hellborg, GHS pressure...
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    Galli Synthesis Strings (Chrome flats on nylon core)

    Synthesis Flat I just ordered a set of these and started the thread for discussion. @HaphAsSard just turned me onto these strings over at the La Bella White vs Copper-White vs Gold-White? as Im eager to find the right set for my ABG with more of a nylon string sound than steel string sound...