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  1. R

    Double Bass Helicore: Orchestral vs Hybrid

    Hey bass people, How tf is everyone doing? Daddario Helicore, Orchestral vs Hybrid: Anyone have experience with both these two versions of this string (mainly the G)? The dirty deets; - Asking about the G string, maybe the D. - I'm moving away from using the Pirastro Olive and Eudoxa on the G...
  2. R

    Double Bass Thomastik Dominant string feeling brittle since taking on and off?

    Hi there, This past week I removed my Thomastik Dominant solo A string (top string) to travel with --- and of course never ended up putting it on a different bass --- and now that it's back on my own instrument it's feeling/sounding strangely brittle and dry? I can't tell if it's just grubby...
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    Double Bass The most versatile orchestral string?

    Hi everyone, I’ve been struggling recently with my orchestral bass sounding too muffled, and I’ve made it my goal to find a set of strings that works well in orchestra but also projects decently on stage. Here’s what I’ve tried so far: Permanents – too bright for orchestra on my bass...
  4. Big box O'strings; bundle price $250
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    For sale Big box O'strings; bundle price $250

    I've been cleaning out some drawers. What you see is from 30 years of playing classical and jazz. Approximately 30 sets of used standard bass strings, from 3 or 4 different instruments, likely including some from a 5-string (added a low B) I had for a short time in the 1990s. Various brands and...
    $250.00
  5. Pete Hand

    SOLD Big box O'strings; bundle price $250

    I've been cleaning out some drawers. What you see is from 30 years of playing classical and jazz. Approximately 30 sets of used standard bass strings, from 3 or 4 different instruments, likely including some from a 5-string (added a low B) I had for a short time in the 1990s. Various brands and...
  6. New Spirocore E string, Medium, S39 (from S42 set), SEALED
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    For sale New Spirocore E string, Medium, S39 (from S42 set), SEALED

    Brand new, sealed Spirocore E, medium gauge, from S42 set. Asking $60 shipped CONUS. At one point I needed to purchase an S42 set for expedience (to get what I needed in time for a session) but my bass uses a C-extension string. Current price on these is 77.50, plus shipping. Open to reasonable...
    $60.00
  7. Mark Karwan

    SOLD New Spirocore E string, Medium, S39 (from S42 set), SEALED

    Brand new, sealed Spirocore E, medium gauge, from S42 set. Asking $60 shipped CONUS. At one point I needed to purchase an S42 set for expedience (to get what I needed in time for a session) but my bass uses a C-extension string. Current price on these is 77.50, plus shipping. Open to reasonable...
  8. Covb

    Double Bass Gerold Genssler Tailpiece

    Hi, all. I know this is a very attributive question. As I'm really into the sounds of Genssler strings, I'm thinking if I should be trying out his tailpice as well. but it's bit pricey just to try out... Has anybody in this forum tried Gerold Genssler's Tailpiece with his strings? I want to know...
  9. IMG_20210912_115906267

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    My string collection
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  10. Cartier76

    Double Bass String recommendation for MK EUB

    Greetings and Happy New Year! Can you advise me on string selection for an MK Studio P electric upright bass, which should be completed in a a couple of weeks? I have been reading TB threads about strings, but the response of the MK pickup sounds different from the Stagg and NS basses, and...
  11. Tom Kirchmer
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    For sale Perpetual String Set

    Perpetual Strings by Tom Kirchmer posted Dec 21, 2020 at 10:29 PMNew unused Pirastro Perpetual Double Bass String set. Normal tuning, regular string length (42 inches more or less). Rope core. I'll pay shipping, USPS 3 day Priority.
    $199.00
  12. Tom Kirchmer

    SOLD Perpetual String Set

    Perpetual Strings by Tom Kirchmer posted Dec 21, 2020 at 10:29 PMNew unused Pirastro Perpetual Double Bass String set. Normal tuning, regular string length (42 inches more or less). Rope core. I'll pay shipping, USPS 3 day Priority.
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    Double Bass Gut-a-like hepcat vs deluxe strings db and velvet garbo strings

    Hello to everyone! I'm playing a couple of months now, a new set of double bass strings. On G I play gut-a-like deluxe and on D gut-a-like hepcat. On A and E I have some spirocore solo on. The problem is that gut a like hepcat D string, has very low tension for me and I want actually to change...
  14. Basslice

    Double Bass Advice :1/4 Georg Anton Schuster Bass

    I am an owner of a 1/4 Georg Anton Schuster Bass. I grew up around it. For years in the 60's - 70's it was sitting in our garage in pieces and me and my brother had no idea what it was. We rode it like a fake boat (never in real water). After I started playing EB in grad school I finally...
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