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  1. JAS

    Double Bass Galli BSN920 L-Synthetic & Bronze

    Has anyone tried this set? Their website lists tension measurements, but the diameters are missing. I'm very curious to know the diameters....does anyone know? BSN920 L-Synthetic & Bronze Depending on what the string diameters end up being, they seem like a potential replacement for the Velvet...
  2. Velvet Garbo Bass String Set (Brand New - Vacuum Sealed) - SOLD
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    For sale Velvet Garbo Bass String Set (Brand New - Vacuum Sealed) - SOLD

    Brand new, vacuum sealed set of Velvet Garbo bass strings.
    $425.00
  3. Full Set Gerold Genssler Sonores RWJ Gut Bass Strings
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    For sale Full Set Gerold Genssler Sonores RWJ Gut Bass Strings

    For sale is a set of practically new handmade gut strings by Gerold Genssler. They are less than a week old and are the RWJ line of strings. I used to really like gut strings, but I got a new bass recently and realize they aren't great on this new instrument. They've only been on a few days...
    $525.00
  4. mcfrankson

    SOLD Full Set Gerold Genssler Sonores RWJ Gut Bass Strings

    For sale is a set of practically new handmade gut strings by Gerold Genssler. They are less than a week old and are the RWJ line of strings. I used to really like gut strings, but I got a new bass recently and realize they aren't great on this new instrument. They've only been on a few days...
  5. Gerold Genssler HELIX Strings
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    For sale Gerold Genssler HELIX Strings

    Gerold Genssler HELIX bass strings in mint condition! I ordered two sets of Genssler's (Helix and J-Roques) to see what model works best for my instrument. I fell in love with the J-Roques and will not bee needing the Helix's. The E, A and G were on my bass for 15 minutes, and the D wasn't...
    $600.00
  6. Billy Mohler

    SOLD Gerold Genssler HELIX Strings

    Gerold Genssler HELIX bass strings in mint condition! I ordered two sets of Genssler's (Helix and J-Roques) to see what model works best for my instrument. I fell in love with the J-Roques and will not bee needing the Helix's. The E, A and G were on my bass for 15 minutes, and the D wasn't...
  7. Velvet Garbo Strings (full set)
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    For sale Velvet Garbo Strings (full set)

    Velvet Garbo Strings in excellent condition!
    $250.00
  8. Billy Mohler

    SOLD Velvet Garbo Strings (full set)

    Velvet Garbo Strings in excellent condition!
  9. B

    Double Bass Alternative for velvet garbo D and G

    Hi. my name is Bas (I know…) i’m new here, but after searching through old posts I could’d find an answer to my question. I’ve been playing Velvet Garbo D and G strings for many years now (playing jazz), and I was always very happy with them. Maybe not so much with the D, but definitely the...
  10. Velvet Anima String Set
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    For sale Velvet Anima String Set

    Great strings in good shape, not in production anymore...loud LOUD L O U D A** strings You know what you're looking at. I've got too many strings and not enough basses... White sticky string ties are not on the strings.
    $200.00
  11. TheDellow

    SOLD Velvet Anima String Set

    Great strings in good shape, not in production anymore...loud LOUD L O U D A** strings You know what you're looking at. I've got too many strings and not enough basses... White sticky string ties are not on the strings.
  12. CarterEddy2004

    Double Bass Velvet animas installation

    I bought a set of velvet animas, and was wondering if there was any special way I had to install them?
  13. CarterEddy2004

    Double Bass Velvet Anima G

    I’ve heard from other forums that the Velvet Amina G has sort of a different texture, like almost a round wound feeling. Can anyone confirm this, and if so does anyone know a g string that pairs well with animas? Maybe the oliv G?
  14. Stephan Crump
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    For sale Velvet Anima D strings - Brand New / Unused

    I've got 2 of the D strings. One is in the manufacturer's packaging, the other was taken out of full set packaging by String Emporium and sold as singles, which is how I got them. They are both brand-new, unplayed, untouched. Price is per string. Thank you!
    $65.00
  15. Stephan Crump

    SOLD Velvet Anima D strings - Brand New / Unused

    I've got 2 of the D strings. One is in the manufacturer's packaging, the other was taken out of full set packaging by String Emporium and sold as singles, which is how I got them. They are both brand-new, unplayed, untouched. Price is per string. Thank you!
  16. R

    Double Bass D&G String to pair with 5 year old Animas

    Does anyone have any thoughts on what would pair well to create a hybrid set with an old broken in set of E & A Anima strings? Unfortunately, I broke my D String on my beloved set of Animas and now that velvet is out of business I can't replace them. My other option would be to buy a whole new...
  17. robbielink
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    For sale 5ths tuning USED Velvet Compass 180 - 2 sets

    Read that title again - these are 5ths tuning DB sets. A-D-G-C from top down. They are used. I borrowed a friend's bass for a couple of months intending to swap my Eudoxas over to it but liked the sound of 5ths tuning so much I decided to learn 3 Mozart Symphonies in 5ths tuning. I bought a new...
    $5.00 to $25.00
  18. robbielink

    SOLD 5ths tuning USED Velvet Compass 180 - 2 sets

    Read that title again - these are 5ths tuning DB sets. A-D-G-C from top down. They are used. I borrowed a friend's bass for a couple of months intending to swap my Eudoxas over to it but liked the sound of 5ths tuning so much I decided to learn 3 Mozart Symphonies in 5ths tuning. I bought a new...
  19. ‪"Kar Kar kar"

    ‪"Kar Kar kar"

    I recorded "Kar Kar Kar" at home, without looping and without effect. This a AB tune on which I improvise freely .... with mustache !
  20. "Gnawen"

    "Gnawen"

    This little piece "Gnawen" is based on the Shekere, percussion from West Africa that I brought back from my trips to Mali, Benin, Togo. I use a Fostex R8 tape recorder. I do my loops in real time with Reaper's Super8Looper. Enjoy !
  21. BassFace86

    Wanted Velvet Anima strings

    Looking for a full set in good condition. Also interested in individual strings. Tyler
  22. Make an offer! Velvet Compas 180 Solo set - like new
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    For sale Make an offer! Velvet Compas 180 Solo set - like new

    This is a set of Schertler Velvet Compas 180 Solo strings that I have had for a while. I don’t play solo tuning enough to justify keeping them. They are in almost mint condition. These strings don’t have hours of play on them, they have minutes, maybe one hour, tops. I put them on long enough...
    $120.00
  23. LukeTheDrifter

    SOLD Make an offer! Velvet Compas 180 Solo set - like new

    This is a set of Schertler Velvet Compas 180 Solo strings that I have had for a while. I don’t play solo tuning enough to justify keeping them. They are in almost mint condition. These strings don’t have hours of play on them, they have minutes, maybe one hour, tops. I put them on long enough...
  24. Velvet / Genssler lucky dip package!
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    For sale Velvet / Genssler lucky dip package!

    Odds and ends from Velvet Genssler era and earlier Genssler prototypes samples etc As seen one lot are Velvet (Anima I guess) but the others are earlier Genssler strings some metal round wound gut and some nylon wound gut like Golden Spiral...Also some synthetic core in similar construction...
    $100.00
  25. labravajazz

    SOLD Velvet / Genssler lucky dip package!

    Odds and ends from Velvet Genssler era and earlier Genssler prototypes samples etc As seen one lot are Velvet (Anima I guess) but the others are earlier Genssler strings some metal round wound gut and some nylon wound gut like Golden Spiral...Also some synthetic core in similar construction...
  26. Velvet Compas 180 E,A,D suit
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    For sale Velvet Compas 180 E,A,D suit

    These are NOS Compas 180 suit, never opened E, A, and D strings. Prices, shipped CONUS are as follows: $40 for a single, or $100 for all three together. Not interested in trades at this time; PayPal only, please- and thanks for looking!
    $40.00 to $100.00
  27. BassinCT

    No longer available Velvet Compas 180 E,A,D suit

    These are NOS Compas 180 suit, never opened E, A, and D strings. Prices, shipped CONUS are as follows: $40 for a single, or $100 for all three together. Not interested in trades at this time; PayPal only, please- and thanks for looking!
  28. P

    Double Bass Sub for Velvet Blues

    I'm a long term Spiro user (weichs most recently), jazz, mostly pizz. In search of a thicker sound from my G string, I tried a Velvet Blue G, which I love. It definitely gives me a thicker sound and has added bonuses of lower tension and increased volume with nice sustain. The Blue G is too...
  29. Velvet Garbos Full Set - Basically New
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    For sale Velvet Garbos Full Set - Basically New

    Got these delivered last Saturday from stringemporium. They were installed for about 3 days. I was looking for a softer feel, which they delivered, but just didn't sound right for my bass. They're pretty much new. This is the full set with the Synthetic G. If Garbos are your bag, then here...
    $200.00
  30. Jeremy Adelman

    SOLD Velvet Garbos Full Set - Basically New

    Got these delivered last Saturday from stringemporium. They were installed for about 3 days. I was looking for a softer feel, which they delivered, but just didn't sound right for my bass. They're pretty much new. This is the full set with the Synthetic G. If Garbos are your bag, then here...
  31. Get'm Get'm Velvet Reptile Black Boutique Strap
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    For sale Get'm Get'm Velvet Reptile Black Boutique Strap

    High quality and heavy duty boutique strap in great shape. Goes from about 40" doubled up to 65" in length. A little over 2" wide. Super cool soft reptile pattern. Brand new they are around $85-100. Get'm Get'm, Inc. $35 free shipping CONUS
    $35.00
  32. kevink

    SOLD Get'm Get'm Velvet Reptile Black Boutique Strap

    High quality and heavy duty boutique strap in great shape. Goes from about 40" doubled up to 65" in length. A little over 2" wide. Super cool soft reptile pattern. Brand new they are around $85-100. Invalid Link Removed $35 free shipping CONUS
  33. P
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    For sale Velvet Garbos

    Full set of Velvet Garbos. Used for about 1 year but still seem to have some life in them.
    $100.00
  34. P

    SOLD Velvet Garbos

    Full set of Velvet Garbos. Used for about 1 year but still seem to have some life in them.
  35. Velvet Anima A/E Medium
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    For trade Velvet Anima A/E Medium

    FOR TRADE- Velvet Anima A and E strings in great condition TRADE!! D'Addario Helicore Hybrid Light (brand new set, never installed) Looking for- Velvet Garbo E Velvety Garbo A Gamut Pistoy Medium G Gut Gamut Pistoy Light D Gut Trade shipping for shipping. Send offers!
  36. PeckBass

    For Trade Velvet Anima A/E Medium

    FOR TRADE- Velvet Anima A and E strings in great condition TRADE!! D'Addario Helicore Hybrid Light (brand new set, never installed) Looking for- Velvet Garbo E Velvety Garbo A Gamut Pistoy Medium G Gut Gamut Pistoy Light D Gut Trade shipping for shipping. Send offers!
  37. Velvet Blue Double Bass Strings

    Velvet Blue Double Bass Strings

    Synthetic core, copper wrapped even tension double bass strings.
  38. Helicore Hybrid Lights (3/4, EADG) and Velvet Anima G
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    For sale Helicore Hybrid Lights (3/4, EADG) and Velvet Anima G

    Helicore Hybrid Lights: Clean, used 1 year, $40 shipped for the set. (Price Drop!)
    $50.00
  39. K

    SOLD Helicore Hybrid Lights (3/4, EADG) and Velvet Anima G

    Helicore Hybrid Lights: Clean, used 1 year, $40 shipped for the set. (Price Drop!)
  40. SamuelHarris
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    For sale Velvet Anima D/G

    For Sale: Velvet Anima D/G. The D was used ~24 hours and the G ~48 hours. Both in excellent shape. $110 Price includes CONUS shipping.
    $110.00