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I've related the story, frequently, about how I came to play the bass. For background, this is a pretty good start. I expect my few "fans" here to...

Just wondering what peoples' thoughts are on the best orchestra extension string. Looking for something with enough tension so as to not give way...

I just bought a new Permanent E (normal length, not extension) for my bass. On GDA I have Belcantos. The permanent sounds really bright out of the...

Hi guys, Looking to sell my set of Labella flats, these are the Jamerson set. Played in for about 2 years so they are no where near as bright as...

I have been listening to a lot of Ovidiu lately and he gets such a nice crunch to his tone. Do any of you know what brand they were?

Two packs of unopened, unused and stored in climate controlled room Rotosound bass strings. Selling both as a package deal. No buying just one....

Hello to the forum! Did anyone know what strings Peter Washington use in Bill Charlap's album called Stardust (1997) . I love in general his...

Hello to the forum! Did anyone know what strings Peter Washington use in Bill Charlap's album called Stardust (1997) . I love in general his...

Aquila Plain Gut Strings G & D Bought from Gollihur a few weeks ago. Had on my bass for no more than two hours, my nut and bridge are slotted...

Hi, I am a beginner to Double bass gut strings for Jazz and some Arco playing, and need your opinion on different sound options available on...

So in one of those "thought of it, figured it out, made it work..." deals I never considered if it was something worth doing beyond prototyping a...

Hello, I'm looking to buy strings for my multiscale Grosmann bass (34-36 inches scale). I want to tune down to drop b and I'd like to hear your...

Hi guys, I wonder if these ones are real or fake? Surprised they have no wrappings and thin part for the pre breatboard part as other strings I...

Five string set of flatwounds. Brand unknown. Missing the D string; BEAG only. Perhaps somebody knows the brand based on the thread coloring?...

Unknown set of flatwound bass strings, long scale. Absolutely fantastic set, like new… Perhaps somebody knows the brand based on the thread color?...

Dean Markley Blue Steel Strings. Put on a fender jazz bass for one minute and then quickly removed. $10 via PayPal plus $4 shipping…

La Bella Gold White Nylon Tapewound Bass Strings, put on Fender Jazz for a mnute, then removed. $30 + $4 PayPal…

La Bella White Nylon Tapewound Strings, put on a Fender Jazz and then removed, as new. $30 + 4 shipped, PayPal…

D’Addario Flatwound Strings, Medium Scale Flats. Put on a bass for a minute, then removed, as new… $30 + $4 shipping, PayPal…

D’Addario Flatwound Strings, Short Scale Flats. Put on a bass for a few minutes, then removed, like new. $30 + $4 shipping, PayPal…

GHS Precision Flats, Flatwounds. Put on a Fender jazz and removed after opting for steel strings. Like new. $30 + $4 shipping PayPal….

Hi guys, in this video you will find the sound test of the DR Lo-Rider 45/105 steel strings. The test was played with a Fender Precision American...

I'm wanting to do some slap stuff on the family 1/4 scale bass, but I still want it to be bowable for the kids. The best option I can find for a...

Chain of Sounds is creating a new MusicTech platform for Double Bassists in all genres and styles. In less than 5 minutes you´ll know more by...

I just bought a pack of D'Addario EXL170 nickel wound 45-100 strings a couple weeks ago and I'm noticing the G string is significantly brighter...

D'Addario NYXL strings have worked for me recently -- they sound great, they last a long time, they feel great (nice tension), they're available...

Hi, I was looking around and saw a photo of a bass with what appears to be cotton string around the strings in the area of the headstock. Can I...

I was thinking about this just yesterday (due to a new bass arriving today). A lot of people (myself included) usually have a go-to string brand...

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I am always curious about others’ approach to bass tone. Below are some questions on the topic. I’ll reply separately with my own responses. How...

Hi guys, I have recently bought a 2nd hand CIJ Fender Mustang (circa 2006, I think). The strings go through the body. I want to get some new...

I've looked high and low and I keep getting stiff-armed trying to put together a custom string set for my 30" scale baritone. It's a hand-made...

I have 5 pkgs. of. new strings for $15.00 per pack or 5 pkgs. for $70.00 shipped Conus. [ATTACH]