My string journey has gone full circle. First bass I got at age 17 had Spiro weichs on it (didn't know it then) and a few decades later current bass rocks Spiro weichs. 
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Double Bass 2022 Spirocore Challenge
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I put my Spiro weichs on in August if thats still acceptable. Ill get photos up when time allows.
As long as you were using something else up until August last year and you want to try to leave them unmolested for all of 2022, welcome aboard.
Well, my new bass just arrived with a new set of S42s on it. Can I join in as a late entrant?
We have a saying around here "no pictures, no new bass!"
EDIT: Hold the phone, I see it here
NDB – Gollihiur Ed, not set up for Rockabilly
I'm glad you opted for Spirocore Mittels in the right way to start. You should leave them on there for 5 years while you're transitioning from BG.
EDIT: Hold the phone, I see it here
NDB – Gollihiur Ed, not set up for Rockabilly
I'm glad you opted for Spirocore Mittels in the right way to start. You should leave them on there for 5 years while you're transitioning from BG.
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Had a long rehearsal with the old strings today, new ones were in the mailbox when I got home. Not sure when I'm going to put them on.
I just started playing upright in December. My rental bass had whatever default cheap strings it came with. My instructor (who used to work in repairs at that shop) told them to give me a proper set of new strings. So now as of 1/7 I technically switched to spirocores... does that count? 
I still remember my first set of spiros. They were given to me by a friend who had been gifted them by another friend who considered them “used up”. They were probably 10-15 years old at that point, and the silks were a hot mess. The moment that G string first went on, the whole gateway drug rabbit hole began.
I remember my first set of Spirocore ("reds") as well. I was using Superflexibles ("blues") because they were more affordable and had to save up for the Reds. I played on that set of Spirocores for probably 20 years and did not enjoy any of it. The reason I kept slogging away with them even tho I did not enjoy the sound at all, was because the Reds were supposed to be "the" jazz string to use.
So I thought I hated those strings -- but that bass was midrange-focused and did not like Spirocores at all. Wrong strings! But it took me 20 years discover that.
Now I have a bass that loves any gauge Spiro you put on it. And life is much better.
So this challenge of Troy's is not very challenging for me...
So I thought I hated those strings -- but that bass was midrange-focused and did not like Spirocores at all. Wrong strings! But it took me 20 years discover that.
Now I have a bass that loves any gauge Spiro you put on it. And life is much better.
So this challenge of Troy's is not very challenging for me...
Dang it... after scrolling back through the thread and seeing the photos of red, I realized I must have misheard the shop guy, because mine aren't. Comparing colors at the tail and peg ends, I'm pretty sure I have Helicore. Guess I can't enter anyways.I just started playing upright in December. My rental bass had whatever default cheap strings it came with. My instructor (who used to work in repairs at that shop) told them to give me a proper set of new strings. So now as of 1/7 I technically switched to spirocores... does that count?
Picked up my bass today to shed a little and the G string has magically calmed down to match the set! I say magically because since my last post I've been a lazy regarding practicing. Good timing though as I have a gig later today.
Anyone else been eyeing up that Aquila/Golden Spirals thread...
Anyone else been eyeing up that Aquila/Golden Spirals thread...
It doesn't matter that much, if you're just starting out. Just enjoy your bass and put your work and time in. Strings can be a distraction, which is why 20-someodd of us are trying to not look up for a year
Dang it... after scrolling back through the thread and seeing the photos of red, I realized I must have misheard the shop guy, because mine aren't. Comparing colors at the tail and peg ends, I'm pretty sure I have Helicore. Guess I can't enter anyways.
I'd like to think it's because we're all too busy shedding! My practice sessions have been longer and more frequent since putting the spiros on. My dog has even resigned herself to settling down next to my left foot with a chew toy a few times this week.
You can join Christian McBride's club instead! I say play 'em til they're dead, and by then, it'll be a buyer's market for used Spiros here on TB.
If you want to be sure which strings you have, check the Gollihur website for pictures/graphics of string ends in their descriptions.
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