Double Bass arco string combining overtones and bow response

[poqhai]

I am looking for an arco string, orchestral tuning, that combines the bright, overtone Spirocore sound with the bow response of e.g. Belcanto or Flexocor strings. To play music of Scodanibbio and Dresser. I mainly use Spirocore (solo tuning) at the moment, but I want to be able to do the same thing orchestral tuning. Spirocore (orchestral tuning) is arco too harsh in my opinion, especially on the E and A string. Any advices? Thanks for the help!

 

[MaxJohnson]

Spirocores are going to give you the spirocore sound. Stefano and Mark both use them, and if that's the thing you're going for, you might have already found your answer. A soundpost adjustment might take care of a little of that harshness you hear, and make them totally what you are enjoying.

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

Have you tried Original Flatchrome?

 

[Jake deVilliers]

Have you tried Original Flatchrome?

Try these or Permanents. Permanents are maybe a little warmer sounding and quicker to respond.

 

[Co.]

Stick with Spirocores and try fresher or different rosin.

 

[SVT4001]

Try these or Permanents. Permanents are maybe a little warmer sounding and quicker to respond.

+1

Bright but not harsh- very quick, smooth arco response.

Joe

 

[poqhai]

Thank you for the advices! I will try the Permanents and experiment further with Spirocore. All the best for you, guys!

 

[iiipopes]

Remember there are several sets of Spiros, both 4/4 (S42) and 3/4 (3885) in both Weich & Mittel, and the S42 in Stark. There are several threads that various forum members talk about how the various sets act under the bow.

 

[E.O.M.]

Agreed. Try weichs on the E and A, or perhaps Flatchrome Steel.

 

[Jake deVilliers]

If Spiro E & A and Permanent D & G are good enough for Edgar Meyer...?

 

[basic74]

curious what you ended up using.
I´m enjoying flexocore DELUXE since one week, for what you describe they are worth a try.. pizz. is a bit more glassy though..
I´m curious about spiro weichs still...