Double Bass 2022 Spirocore Challenge

[Inky13]

If your bass speaks better under tension, then S42 Mittel are the easy choice. Arco issues with Spirocores are generally thought to be overstated for non-section players. I would GUESS that the right set for your bass would probably be the right set for your bass, whether arco or pizz, but it's a guess.

The s42 Mittel G-String is GLORIOUS on my bass, arco and pizz. But the full set stresses my bass out in ways that make me uncomfortable.

That’s what concerns me. The sound post is waaay out in center field. It thinks there’s a righty batter trying to push a hit.

 

[TroyK]

That’s what concerns me. The sound post is waaay out in center field. It thinks there’s a righty batter trying to push a hit.

Then have a luthier install them for you and try things with your setup while you are there. That's the 100% best way to give a set of strings a fair chance anyway.

I just put mine back on (20 days early), but I may take mine into the shop to have a look-see as well.

 

[TroyK]

Hey, we're up to 9!

 

[Don Hergert]

Hey, we just need one more suc - um, one more contestant so we can keep this in clear easy percentages when someone falls off the wagon.

I hope you guys realize you're going to really mess up the 1-year-old Spiro market at the end of 2022.

 

[Michael Drost]

I’m close to pulling the trigger…

 

[Ryan in PDX]

Fear has no place in this dojo.

As a string newb who's never tried a full set of Spiros, am I missing an important rite of passage if I don't commit to a whole year with 'em?

I was going to wait until my obligato D and G die the rapid death they're known for, but it's been a year and a half... maybe they've already given up the ghost and I just don't know it yet.

 

[statsc]

How about a door prize for the longest continuous use of Spiros? I could be in the running for that!

 

[Chris Fitzgerald]

As a string newb who's never tried a full set of Spiros, am I missing an important rite of passage if I don't commit to a whole year with 'em?

Yes. If we were meeting in person, the tribal elders would dress you up in animal skins and you would undergo the bass version of the mushroom ceremony from Altered States, then you would be sent out into the wild to stalk "the sound". Depending on the outcome, you might or might not eat a live goat in the process.

 

[Don Hergert]

Depending on the outcome, you might or might not eat a live goat in the process.

... Or if you're vegan, a live cauliflower.

 

[TroyK]

Cauliflower Cabrito is not that bad, with enough hot sauce.

 

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Cauliflower Cabrito is not that bad, with enough hot sauce.

The hot sauce is in the ritual psychedelic mushroom stew. Duh.

 

[Bar Star]

I just put mine back on (20 days early), but I may take mine into the shop to have a look-see as well.

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Love the compensated “torch” tailpiece—mine was a great upgrade!

I’ve had the 3885 Weichs since Jake finished rebuilding my Hofner about a year ago…so I’m out.

Good luck staying away from the Perpetuals!

 

[TroyK]

Love the compensated “torch” tailpiece—mine was a great upgrade!

I’ve had the 3885 Weichs since Jake finished rebuilding my Hofner about a year ago…so I’m out.

Good luck staying away from the Perpetuals!

Cousin!

I really like the Perpetuals. Never soured on them.

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

I like that some Perpetual love has crept into this thread.

Added to the list of potential band names: Perpetual Love

- Steve

 

[Don Hergert]

Added to the list of potential band names: Perpetual Love

Hmmm. Interesting that this thread is inspiring band name creation... I was just thinking about "Screaming Cauliflowers"... But maybe it's already been used -- did I see them as my kids were watching Sesame Street some years ago?

 

[abaguer]

Sure. I'm in.

 

[lrhbass]

As a current Spiro user, back on all three basses, I think I will stay with that program for 2022. A chance to give my wallet a break also!

 

[JLubinsky-Mast]

Damn, this thread has got my head all twisted. I'm currently prepping for an audition for a band I really love. Haha one week out and you're making me want to rip off the Oliv/EP combo and go full red...

Dammit I may be in

 

[TroyK]

When is the audition?

Damn, this thread has got my head all twisted. I'm currently prepping for an audition for a band I really love. Haha one week out and you're making me want to rip off the Oliv/EP combo and go full red...

Dammit I may be in

 

[JLubinsky-Mast]

When is the audition?

One week.

I've spent a lot of time on spiros. Have a nice old set in the bag.
Really it was the pandemic time that took me away from my guts or spiros hard line, and lured me into the temptation of the spectrum